World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Messi's two assists send Argentina past England to second straight World Cup final
Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez as Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit to eliminate England in Atlanta and reach Sunday's World Cup final against Spain. Messi, Lisandro Martinez and Leandro Paredes all cited the historical and political weight of the fixture as extra motivation.
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Bellingham's furious reaction to Pickford as England fall to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham was caught on camera appearing to mouth 'it's the middle of the goal' after Jordan Pickford failed to stop Enzo Fernandez's equaliser, with Gary Neville immediately backing the Real Madrid midfielder's frustration.
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Tuchel vows to stay as England manager after Argentina's stoppage-time semi-final comeback
Thomas Tuchel confirmed he will remain as England manager through to Euro 2028 after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late to overturn a 1-0 deficit and win 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.
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Messi's two assists seal Argentina's stoppage-time comeback to stun England in World Cup semi
Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit in the final minutes to beat England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, with Enzo Fernández equalising in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martínez headed home the winner deep in stoppage time — both goals assisted by Lionel Messi.
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Micah Richards learned of his father's sudden death moments before going on air for England vs Argentina
BBC pundit Micah Richards revealed he received news of his father Lincoln's unexpected death shortly before presenting England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, but chose to continue broadcasting.
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Multiple arrests after England and Argentina fans clash outside Atlanta Stadium
Armed police made multiple arrests after England and Argentina supporters brawled outside Atlanta Stadium following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Further fighting was reported in Birmingham, London and New York.
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Tuchel defends late defensive shift after England's 2-1 World Cup semifinal collapse against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel insists his decision to switch to a back five was tactically justified, arguing the criticism only exists because England conceded twice in the final five minutes to lose 2-1 to Argentina and miss the World Cup final.
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Messi once cradled Yamal as a baby — now they meet in the World Cup final
A viral photo from a 2007 UNICEF charity shoot shows a 20-year-old Lionel Messi holding six-month-old Lamine Yamal in a bathtub at Camp Nou. Nearly two decades later, the pair face each other in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
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France favoured over England in 2026 World Cup third-place clash with records on the line
France and England meet on Saturday for the 2026 World Cup bronze medal after losing their respective semi-finals to Spain and Argentina. Mbappé chases a historic Golden Boot, Bellingham hunts an England goal record, and Didier Deschamps coaches his final game.
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Martínez holds Falklands banner as Argentina stun England in World Cup semi-final
Lisandro Martínez and Giovanni Lo Celso were pictured holding a banner reading 'The Falkland Islands are Argentinian' after Argentina's 2-1 stoppage-time win over England in Atlanta, sparking widespread anger among fans and reigniting a decades-old political dispute.
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Rooney slams Tuchel's substitutions for handing Argentina momentum in World Cup semi-final
Wayne Rooney has criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel for his second-half changes in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, arguing the switch to a back five signalled surrender and deflated his own players.
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Tuchel defends late substitutions as Argentina's Scaloni admits England's retreat handed them victory
England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after conceding two late goals to Argentina, with Thomas Tuchel defending the defensive changes that saw his side drop to 12 per cent possession before the equaliser. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said his team "smelt blood" as England retreated.
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Argentina players brandish Falklands banner after 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England
Several Argentina players, including Tottenham's Giovani Lo Celso, held a 'The Malvinas are Argentine' banner on the pitch after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England in Atlanta — a display that breaches FIFA rules on political slogans.
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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.
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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.
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Sutton questions Tuchel's England future after 'coaching catastrophe' sinks Three Lions against Argentina
England led Argentina with 35 minutes to play at the World Cup semi-final before Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions backfired, allowing Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to turn the tie on its head and send the Three Lions home 2-1.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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