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Spain reach World Cup 2026 final as England face Argentina for last spot
Spain secured their place in the World Cup 2026 final with a 2-0 win over France on Tuesday. England now face Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday for the right to meet them at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
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Tuchel backs 'feeling' to start Morgan Rogers in England's World Cup semi-final against USA
Thomas Tuchel has named Morgan Rogers in his starting line-up for England's World Cup semi-final, citing a gut instinct after the Aston Villa midfielder impressed in training and off the bench against Norway. Reece James and Djed Spence also come into the defence.
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Giuliano Simeone starts for Argentina against England 27 years after his father's infamous Beckham moment
Giuliano Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, starts on the wing for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England — a fixture forever linked to his father's role in provoking David Beckham's red card in 1998.
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Gaethje rules out quick Pimblett rematch after UFC lightweight title reign begins
Justin Gaethje has dismissed the idea of an immediate rematch with Paddy Pimblett, despite the Liverpudlian's stunning submission win at UFC 329 putting him back in the lightweight title picture. Gaethje beat Pimblett on points in January before dethroning Ilia Topuria in June.
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England face Spain in World Cup final if they beat Argentina, France in third-place play-off if they lose
Thomas Tuchel's England are guaranteed at least one more game at the 2026 World Cup after their semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. Victory sends them to Sunday's final in New York against Spain; defeat means a bronze-medal match against France.
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Olise ready to leave Bayern for Real Madrid, record transfer looming
According to Foot Mercato, Michael Olise has signalled his desire to join Real Madrid this summer. Bayern Munich, unwilling to sell, acknowledges that a departure remains possible in the event of an exceptional offer.
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Man United eye £30m Summerville signing if Rashford exits Old Trafford this summer
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a £30m replacement for Marcus Rashford, whose preference to leave the club is shaping United's summer transfer plans.
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France confirmed for World Cup third-place play-off after Spain semi-final defeat
France will contest the third-place play-off at the 2026 World Cup after losing their semi-final to Spain. They will face the loser of the other semi-final between England and Argentina, with the match scheduled for 18 July at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
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Quansah suspended for Argentina semi-final as England's other yellow-card risks escape caution
Jarell Quansah remains the only England player banned for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina after Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly all avoided bookings against Norway. Yellow card tallies were reset after the quarter-finals, meaning only a red card in the semi-final can trigger a final suspension.
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Bellingham lookalikes and Etsy witch spells: England fans brace for Argentina semi-final
England supporters are preparing for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, with pub sales expected to surge 75 per cent, a Jude Bellingham lookalike contest at BOXPARK Shoreditch, and fans reportedly buying spells online to help the Three Lions reach a first men's final in 60 years.
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Liverpool slammed for 'disgraceful' social media post backing Argentina against England
Liverpool sparked a fierce backlash from England supporters after posting in support of Alexis Mac Allister and Argentina ahead of their World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, with hundreds of fans labelling the move 'disgraceful'.
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Maguire backs England with public message ahead of World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Harry Maguire, omitted from Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad in a surprise decision, has publicly wished England well on social media ahead of their semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta.
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Djed Spence plays through broken jaw at World Cup with custom carbon-fibre mask
Tottenham full-back Djed Spence has been wearing a custom-fitted carbon-fibre mask throughout England's World Cup campaign while recovering from a jaw fracture sustained in May. The 25-year-old is expected to feature in Wednesday's semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta.
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Tuchel hands Morgan Rogers rare start as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel has selected Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers on the right wing for England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, with Noni Madueke dropping to the bench despite starting the majority of the tournament.
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Alan Shearer's BBC salary revealed as he calls England's World Cup semi-final
The BBC's annual financial disclosure shows Alan Shearer's pay has fallen to the £390,000–£394,999 bracket, down from a previous band of £440,000–£444,999, yet the former Newcastle striker remains the corporation's highest-earning football specialist.
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France face Argentina or England in World Cup bronze match after Spain defeat
France will contest the 2026 World Cup third-place match on Saturday after losing to Spain in the semi-finals. They face either Argentina or England, with Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi level on eight goals apiece heading into the final rounds.
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Declan Rice's partner Lauren Fryer: childhood sweetheart, online abuse, and World Cup support
Declan Rice and Lauren Fryer have been together since meeting at school in south-west London aged 17. Now parents to son Jude, the couple have kept a low profile despite Fryer facing sustained online abuse that drove her off social media in late 2023.
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Mac Allister's father, roots and dynasty: the family behind Argentina's World Cup semi-finalist
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister faces England in a World Cup semi-final carrying a remarkable family legacy — a father who played alongside Maradona, Irish-Scottish ancestry, and two brothers who are also professional footballers.
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Joe Hart's blackout tattoo: the armour design covering his shoulder, arm and wrist
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart is drawing attention at the 2026 World Cup as a BBC pundit — not just for his analysis, but for the striking blackout tattoo that covers his right shoulder, upper arm and wrist. The piece, completed in summer 2019, was designed by tattoo artist Hanu Mantra.
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Mainoo gifts World Cup semi-final ticket to dementia fundraiser ahead of England vs Argentina
Kobbie Mainoo reached out to Jordan Adams, one of the 'FTD Brothers' who has raised £2 million for dementia research after being told he will develop the disease in his 40s, and handed him a ticket for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta.
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