Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
-
Lo Celso unfurls Falklands banner as Argentina eliminate England in World Cup semi-final
Giovani Lo Celso, the former Tottenham midfielder now at Real Betis, was photographed holding a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after Argentina's comeback win over England sealed their place in the World Cup Final.
Football -
Tuchel defends defensive substitutions after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel insists he has 'no regrets' over switching England to a 5-4-1 formation after Anthony Gordon's opener, despite the Three Lions conceding twice late on to Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in Atlanta.
Football -
Argentina stun England 2-1 to end 60-year World Cup final dream in stoppage-time comeback
England led for 78 minutes before Argentina scored twice to win 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, extending the Three Lions' 60-year wait for a World Cup title. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, both six-goal scorers in the tournament, were left devastated.
Football -
Argentina risk FIFA sanction after Falklands flag display follows World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina players Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso held a banner reading 'The Malvinas are Argentine' after their 2-1 comeback victory over England secured a place in the World Cup final, potentially breaching FIFA and IFAB rules on political symbols.
Football -
Argentina players brandish Falklands banner after 2-1 stoppage-time win over England at World Cup
Several Argentina players held a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentina' after eliminating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in the 92nd minute.
Football -
England squander lead against Argentina in familiar World Cup semi-final collapse
England led Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but surrendered the advantage as Thomas Tuchel's defensive switch backfired, extending the nation's wait for a first final since 1966.
Football -
Henry and Ibrahimović slam Tuchel's defensive switch as Argentina stun England in Atlanta
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez overturning Anthony Gordon's opener. Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović both criticised Thomas Tuchel for retreating into a back five too early and handing Argentina control.
Football -
Sheehan returns to captain Ireland against All Blacks at Eden Park
Dan Sheehan reclaims the Ireland captaincy for Saturday's Nations Championship Test against New Zealand at Eden Park, where the All Blacks have not lost in 52 consecutive matches.
Rugby -
Brahim Diaz breaks silence after Morocco's elimination by France
A week after Morocco's 2-0 defeat to France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Brahim Diaz posted a message on social media promising a stronger return for his teammates.
Football -
Deschamps ends his reign against England after France's elimination by Spain
Beaten 2-0 by Spain in the World Cup 2026 semi-final, France will face England in the third-place playoff in Miami on Saturday. It will be the last match of Didier Deschamps as France manager.
Football -
Rooney accuses Tuchel of surrendering lead as England fall to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Wayne Rooney laid the blame for England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina firmly at Thomas Tuchel's door, arguing the head coach's defensive substitutions cost England after Anthony Gordon's opener put them ahead in Atlanta.
Football -
England face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final after semi-final defeat
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semi-finals to set up a Sunday final against Spain, with France meeting England or Argentina in Saturday's third-place play-off. The final kicks off at 8pm BST on 19 July.
Football -
Kane reveals Tuchel's touchline instruction as Martinez sinks England in stoppage time
Harry Kane disclosed Thomas Tuchel's tactical message after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, where Lautaro Martinez headed home a winner in the second minute of stoppage time to end the Three Lions' hopes.
Football -
Bellingham appears to slap Argentina's Barco in ugly scenes after England's World Cup semi-final exit
Jude Bellingham appeared to strike Argentina substitute Valentín Barco at full-time in Atlanta after England squandered a one-goal lead, with Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez completing a comeback win for the defending champions.
Football -
Spain and Argentina set for World Cup 2026 final as Yamal meets Messi on the biggest stage
Spain defeated France 2-0 and Argentina edged England 2-1 to set up a World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, pitting Lamine Yamal against Lionel Messi for the first time on the international stage.
Football -
Messi's two stoppage-time assists send Argentina past England into 2026 World Cup final
Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernández's 85th-minute equaliser and Lautaro Martínez's stoppage-time winner as Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
Football -
Reece James limps off as Argentina end England's World Cup hopes in semi-final
England's World Cup campaign is over after Argentina came from behind to win 2-1 in the semi-final, with Anthony Gordon's opener cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez and a late Lautaro Martinez winner. Reece James added to England's misery by going off injured in the 80th minute.
Football -
FIFA's 'Prestianni Law' draws first red cards at the World Cup as mouth-covering rule bites
Two players have already been sent off at the 2026 World Cup under FIFA's new rule mandating an immediate red card for covering the mouth during a verbal confrontation with an opponent. The directive was also tested during England's semi-final against Argentina.
Football -
Deschamps criticizes Salvadoran referee after France's elimination; Collina and Hugo Sanchez hit back
After France's 0-2 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the level of Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton. FIFA's head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina and Mexican legend Hugo Sanchez responded sharply to his comments.
Football -
Joe Hart brands Paredes 'pathetic' for trying to get Kane sent off in World Cup semi-final
Leandro Paredes attempted to have Harry Kane dismissed for covering his mouth while speaking to the referee during Argentina's bruising World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta — drawing sharp criticism from former England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Football