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Argentina fans boo England's national anthem before World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Argentina supporters jeered God Save The King before the two nations' World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, their first meeting since 2002, drawing widespread anger on social media from England fans.
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Joe Hart brands ITV's Bellingham interview 'naughty' ahead of England's World Cup semi-final
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart criticised ITV reporter Gabriel Clarke's post-match interview with Jude Bellingham after England's 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway, saying Clarke presented only the negative side of Thomas Tuchel's comments to the match-winner.
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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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Falklands veterans rebuke Ian Wright for calling England vs Argentina a 'war'
Ian Wright's on-air description of England's 2026 World Cup semi-final against Argentina as a 'real attritional war' has drawn sharp criticism from Falklands veterans, who insist sport and armed conflict must never be conflated.
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Chapman quips 'Gary who?' then backtracks on live BBC England semi-final coverage
BBC Sport presenter Mark Chapman made a pointed joke about predecessor Gary Lineker during England's World Cup semi-final coverage against Argentina, before quickly urging viewers not to pile on after pundit Micah Richards flagged Lineker's name on a Jude Bellingham statistics graphic.
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Shearer shook Dan Burn's hand before England's Argentina semi-final and got told off by staff
BBC pundit Alan Shearer found himself in hot water with England staff in Atlanta after breaking protocol by shaking Dan Burn's hand pitchside minutes before the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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World Cup 2030: Hosts, dates, venues and how the centenary tournament will work
World Cup 2030 will span three continents and six host nations, running from June 8 to July 21. Morocco, Portugal and Spain are the primary hosts, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will each stage a single opening match to mark 100 years since the inaugural tournament.
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Joe Hart dismisses Bellingham-Tuchel rift as 'naughty' media framing after Norway win
England goalkeeper Joe Hart has defended both Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel, arguing that a selectively framed post-match question — presenting only Tuchel's criticism of the 2-1 extra-time win over Norway — was responsible for the apparent rift between player and manager.
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Rooney backs Tuchel's gut-feeling call to start Rogers against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Wayne Rooney praised Thomas Tuchel for trusting instinct over tactics in handing Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers a surprise start against Argentina in England's World Cup semi-final, with BBC presenter Mark Chapman noting Rooney had written down Tuchel's 'just a feeling' reasoning.
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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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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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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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