World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Kane refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after England's late collapse against Argentina
Harry Kane says he will not "put a limit" on his international career despite turning 36 before the 2030 World Cup, after England surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Bellingham slaps Argentina substitute as England's World Cup semi-final exit turns ugly
Jude Bellingham struck Argentina substitute Valentin Barco around the back of the head after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta, sparking a confrontation involving players from both sides as political tensions added further edge to the bitter rivalry.
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Lineker jokes Tuchel is a 'German spy' after England's World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Lineker questioned Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions following England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, joking on The Rest is Football that the German coach may have been 'sent in' to sabotage the national team.
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Argentina's lucky kit request to FIFA pays off as they sink England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final
Argentina specifically requested to wear their dark-blue secondary kit against England in the World Cup semi-final, citing a historical winning record in the strip. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealed a 2-1 victory after Anthony Gordon's opener.
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Carragher blames Tuchel's defensive switch and Pickford for England's World Cup exit against Argentina
Jamie Carragher has sharply criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to switch to five at the back after England led Argentina 1-0, arguing the tactical change directly caused the 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. He also pointed to Jordan Pickford's role in the loss.
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Saliba to undergo surgery, Arsenal without defensive leader for four to five months
William Saliba is set to have back surgery and miss four to five months of competition, according to L'Équipe. The Arsenal defender was forced off in the 30th minute of the World Cup semi-final against Spain (0-2) due to a back injury.
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Vieira backs Tuchel to stay as England manager despite World Cup exit to Argentina
Patrick Vieira has urged the FA to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta ended their World Cup hopes. Tuchel is understood to retain the backing of the FA and chief executive Mark Bullingham.
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Tuchel set to stay as England manager despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel will remain England manager after their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the FA backing him to lead the side into Euro 2028. Tuchel signed a two-year contract extension in February and says he intends to honour it.
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Neville and Keane clash in heated row after England's 2-1 World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Neville and Roy Keane exchanged sharp words after England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, losing 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon's second-half opener was overturned by late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
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Argentine media hail 'miracle' as Messi inspires late comeback to deny England a World Cup final
Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final for the second successive time after overturning a 1-0 deficit against England in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernandez equalising in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez settling it in extra time. Argentine and Spanish outlets celebrated the result as a 'miracle' and an act of 'madness'.
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Owen condemns Tuchel's defensive shift as England collapse to Argentina in stoppage time
Michael Owen has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to bring on three defenders while leading against Argentina, arguing England's lack of tactical courage directly cost them as Lautaro Martinez headed a stoppage-time winner to end their World Cup.
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Argentina risk Fifa punishment after Falklands banner follows World Cup win over England
Several Argentina players, including Giovani Lo Celso, were photographed holding a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 semi-final victory over England. Fifa previously fined the AFA £20,000 for the same banner in 2014.
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Bellingham dismisses Messi clash as 'nothing' after Argentina end England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham has played down his on-pitch exchange with Lionel Messi, calling it 'nothing bad at all', after England suffered a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lautaro Martinez heading in a stoppage-time winner.
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Argentina risk FIFA sanctions after Falklands banner mars World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's players paraded a 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 stoppage-time victory over England in Atlanta, breaching FIFA rules on political messaging and prompting a UK government minister to demand an investigation.
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Tom Cruise, Madonna and Robbie Williams headline World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium
FIFA has revealed the full line-up for the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium, with Tom Cruise making a special appearance alongside Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, IShowSpeed, Laura Pausini and Jennifer Hudson.
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Bellingham provokes Messi, who responds with two assists for Argentina
In the World Cup semi-final against England, Jude Bellingham verbally attacked Lionel Messi, who answered on the pitch by delivering two assists to qualify Argentina for the final.
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Lineker brands Tuchel's Messi tactics 'unfathomable' as Argentina end England's World Cup
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have rounded on Thomas Tuchel after England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi providing two late assists to send the defending champions into the World Cup final.
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Messi silences critics with two assists as Argentina end England's World Cup dream
Lionel Messi set up both goals as Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, sending the defending champions into a final against Spain. The 39-year-old will become only the second player in history to appear in three World Cup finals.
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Argentinian media savage Tuchel's tactics and Bellingham after stoppage-time World Cup exit
Argentina's press revelled in England's semi-final defeat, mocking Thomas Tuchel's defensive approach after Anthony Gordon's opener and repeatedly dismissing Jude Bellingham with the line 'And Bellingham? Nothing' across match reports.
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Romero and Lo Celso risk FIFA punishment after Falklands banner at World Cup
Argentina players Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso and Nicolas Otamendi displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina on the pitch after their 2-1 semi-final comeback win over England, potentially breaching FIFA's strict rules against political statements.
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