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13 new FIFA rules shaping England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina
FIFA introduced 13 rule changes for World Cup 2026, covering everything from hydration breaks and time-wasting measures to goalkeeper restrictions. England face Argentina in Wednesday's semi-final under the new regulations.
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Tuchel faces post-tournament FIFA sanctions over referee criticism ahead of England's World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel risks FIFA sanctions after publicly lambasting referee Alireza Faghani following England's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico. Sources say the governing body is devising a plan to act on referee criticism, with any punishment dependent on official match reports.
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Morientes credits Spain's academy system as La Roja reach 2026 World Cup final
Fernando Morientes says Spain's run to a second World Cup final in 16 years is built on deep investment in youth coaching and club academies, as Luis de la Fuente's side await England or Argentina on 19 July.
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Mbappe swears on live TV as France's World Cup dream ends in 2-0 defeat to Spain
Kylian Mbappe was visibly distraught after France's 2-0 semi-final defeat to Spain at the World Cup, swearing during a post-match interview that had to be censored on air. Spain advance to Sunday's final, ending France's run at the tournament for the first time since 2014.
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Argentine and English referees both sent home as World Cup semi-finals loom
FIFA's strict neutrality rules have ended the World Cup for all Argentine and English officiating delegations. With Argentina facing England in the semi-finals, Facundo Tello, Yael Falcon Perez, Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor are among those dismissed from the tournament.
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Deschamps questions referee's level after France's World Cup semi-final exit to Spain
Didier Deschamps stopped short of blaming the referee for France's World Cup elimination but publicly questioned whether the official was equipped to handle a semi-final. Kylian Mbappé separately criticised the team's tactical display in the defeat to Spain.
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VAR confusion reigns as referee overturns free-kick call in Spain's 2-0 semi-final win over France
Referee Ivan Barton reversed a free-kick decision during Spain's 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory over France in Dallas, sparking widespread confusion among fans who mistakenly believed VAR had intervened — a move the laws of the game do not permit in such circumstances.
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Bellingham defends England's grit as Tuchel public spat looms over World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham has pushed back against Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's 'sloppy' win over Norway, insisting the team had to 'win dirty' — just days before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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England fans in the Falklands gear up for charged World Cup semi-final against Argentina
The Falkland Islands will grind to a halt as residents pack into Stanley's pubs for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina — a fixture carrying unique historical weight on the remote British territory still claimed by Buenos Aires.
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Ronaldo's dream of a Messi World Cup final stays fantasy as Portugal crash out in round of 16
Cristiano Ronaldo's 2022 vision of a Portugal v Argentina World Cup final, shared in a Piers Morgan interview, has come to nothing after Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the round of 16, while Messi's Argentina advance to the semi-finals against England.
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Rabiot substituted at half-time on yellow card: Deschamps heavily criticized after France's elimination
France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, and Didier Deschamps' decision to substitute Adrien Rabiot at half-time—the only standout French player—to prevent a potential red card is now drawing heavy criticism.
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Tuchel insists he and Bellingham are 'closer than ever' after public spat at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has moved to quash talk of a rift with Jude Bellingham, saying the pair are 'closer than ever' after the England star publicly challenged his manager's post-match assessment following the quarter-final win over Norway.
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Kane on Trump golf, childhood sweetheart Kate and the £30m Munich mansion ahead of England's World Cup semi-final
Harry Kane faces Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta having scored six goals in the tournament. Off the pitch, the Bayern Munich striker has spoken about playing golf with Donald Trump, his family life with wife Kate Goodland, and their reported £30m residence in Munich's Grunwald district.
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Mbappe admits France's midfield gamble cost them in 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain
Kylian Mbappe has conceded that France's decision to field only two central midfielders against Spain proved costly, as Deschamps' side were outplayed 2-0 in Dallas and eliminated from the World Cup.
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Messi reaches World Cup semi-final as Ronaldo's 'too good' dream fades again
Lionel Messi has guided Argentina into the World Cup 2026 semi-finals for the second consecutive tournament, where they will face England in Atlanta. Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, exits at the round of 16 after Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain.
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Scaloni urges Argentina to separate football from Falklands history ahead of England semi-final
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has called on his players to focus purely on football as political tensions over the Falkland Islands cast a shadow over Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta.
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Rice fit to start as England face Argentina in Atlanta semi-final amid storm fears
Declan Rice has been cleared to start England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after recovering from illness. Storm warnings, fan-clash concerns, and a FIFA rule breach over the final's half-time show are among the key storylines surrounding the tournament.
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Beckham reveals lasting guilt over 1998 red card as old rival Simeone becomes firm friend
David Beckham has opened up on the emotional toll of his infamous 1998 World Cup red card against Argentina, admitting he still cannot forgive himself — while his relationship with Diego Simeone has transformed into a genuine friendship decades on.
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Mbappe questions Deschamps' tactics after France fall to Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe publicly criticised France's tactical setup and called out his team-mates following a 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ending Les Bleus' hopes of a third consecutive final.
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United seal Tielemans signing as De Bruyne hails Belgium captain's World Cup leadership
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, with the midfielder arriving days after captaining Belgium at the World Cup — a campaign that drew praise from Kevin De Bruyne following a two-goal display against Senegal.
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