Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Bellingham laughs off Paredes provocation as England-Argentina semi-final erupts with 11 fouls in 24 minutes
Jude Bellingham shrugged off apparent aggression from Leandro Paredes as England and Argentina's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta began in ferocious fashion, with 11 fouls committed inside the opening 24 minutes and no yellow cards shown.
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England and Argentina fans trade anthem boos as Falklands tensions overshadow World Cup semi-final
Rival supporters drowned out each other's national anthems before England and Argentina's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with Argentina's vice-president branding England 'invaders' and war veterans urging both sets of fans to keep the Falklands out of the fixture.
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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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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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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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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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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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Romero's family bond, Argentina outcry and the Spurs wages fuelling his World Cup drive
Cristian Romero faces England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final carrying the weight of a turbulent Tottenham season, a controversial trip home during their relegation battle, and a fierce determination to win back-to-back world titles with Argentina.
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Croatia demand VAR audio from FIFA over disallowed Gvardiol goal and England half-time controversy
Croatian Football Federation president Marijan Kustic sent a formal letter to FIFA demanding answers over the chip-detected offside that ruled out Josko Gvardiol's equaliser against Portugal, and an 18-minute half-time interval in the group-stage loss to England. Technical director Stipe Pletikosa says FIFA has yet to respond.
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Alan Shearer returns to BBC punditry for England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final
Alan Shearer will be in the BBC commentary box as England face Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, a fixture that stirs deep personal memories for the former striker, who scored in the nations' last meeting at France 98.
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Moroccan-born Ismail Elfath becomes first American to referee a World Cup semi-final
Ismail Elfath will make history when he takes charge of England vs Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, becoming the first American referee to officiate a men's World Cup semi-final.
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Reinach backs Springbok debutant Moyo to shine at fly-half against Wales
Scrum-half Cobus Reinach has expressed full confidence in Vusi Moyo ahead of the youngster's Test debut at fly-half for South Africa against Wales, insisting the partnership is already seamless in training and warning the Springboks cannot afford complacency after November's 73-0 Cardiff rout.
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Just one pass exchanged: Mbappé-Olise disconnect sinks France against Spain
Beaten 2-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Dallas, France collapsed offensively. A damning statistic: Mbappé and Olise exchanged just one pass in 72 minutes, compared to 66 over the previous six matches.
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Lamine Yamal's father trolls Lucas Digne after penalty that knocked France out
Mounir Nasraoui, father of Lamine Yamal, posted on Instagram a photo of Lucas Digne's foul on his son — which led to Spain's penalty — accompanied by a remix of « Ça fait mal » by La Fouine, after Spain qualified for the 2026 World Cup final at France's expense (2-0).
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Biggar backs Borthwick to keep Pollock on the bench despite hat-trick heroics against Fiji
Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has defended Steve Borthwick's decision to use Henry Pollock as an impact substitute, arguing the 21-year-old thrives when games are already broken open — despite ex-England fly-half Andy Goode insisting Pollock should start as England's best player.
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Tuchel leads England into World Cup semi-final against Argentina as underdogs
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of England against reigning world champions Argentina in a World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, having guided the Three Lions through five wins since taking the job in January 2025.
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Burglars target Lamine Yamal's home hours after Spain reach World Cup final
Two masked individuals attempted to break into Lamine Yamal's property in the early hours of Wednesday morning, just hours after the 19-year-old helped Spain beat France 2-0 in their World Cup semi-final in Dallas.
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