Argentina
Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Spain's final training cancelled as storms batter New Jersey
Spain's final World Cup preparation disrupted as thunderstorms force training cancellation in New Jersey. Argentina managed to train despite weather delays.
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Spain vs Argentina set up as a discipline test
Laporte warned Argentina like to leave a mark on opponents, while Deco praised Lionel Messi before Spain vs Argentina.
Friday, 17 July 2026
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Spain vs Argentina: Yamal and Porro fitness watch
Spain's World Cup final build-up is shaped by Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro fitness concerns, while Fabian Ruiz appears to have the edge over Pedri.
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Lamine Yamal injury update puts Spain's World Cup final build-up on alert
Lamine Yamal missed training and wore thigh strapping ahead of the World Cup final, while FIFA also discussed wildfire-smoke concerns and Trump's
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Semi-finals recap: Spain & Argentina reach the final | World Cup Brief #12
Spain's fortress dethroned France and Argentina broke England's hearts with a late comeback. The 2026 World Cup final is set: Spain vs Argentina. Full semi-final round-up.
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Tuchel's defensive panic replayed the Bayern mistake
Tuchel's defensive shift against Argentina echoed his Bayern collapse, as Messi orchestrated a 2-1 comeback eliminating England from the World Cup.
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Tuchel defiant after Argentina loss: 'I'm 100 per cent the right man'
Tuchel rejects calls to resign after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, declaring himself '100 per cent' the right man to lead towards Euro 2028.
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Fifa opens investigation into Argentina's Falklands banner
Fifa launches disciplinary investigation after Argentina players held a Falklands banner following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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Thomas Tuchel keeps England job despite World Cup semi-final loss
The FA backs Thomas Tuchel to continue as England manager through Euro 2028 despite their 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel defends his
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System versus talent: how Tuchel hit Southgate's same wall
Tuchel arrived to fix England's tactical identity. Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory proved the issue wasn't the system—it was the talent gap.
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Thomas Tuchel commits to Euro 2028 despite World Cup semi-final heartbreak
Despite England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, Thomas Tuchel has the FA's backing to continue through Euro 2028.
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Gary Lineker astonished by Tuchel's back five: "it made zero sense"
Lineker and Vieira question Tuchel's back five against Argentina, which transformed a 1-0 lead into a 2-1 defeat in the semi-final.
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Cristian Romero hits back at Gary Neville after Argentina's semi-final win
Cristian Romero hit back at Gary Neville after the former England defender criticised his partnership with Lisandro Martinez. Argentina reached the final again.
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Wayne Rooney blames Tuchel's changes for England's semi-final collapse
Wayne Rooney says Thomas Tuchel's changes cost England control as a 1-0 lead over Argentina became a 2-1 semi-final defeat.
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Lionel Messi hits back at FIFA bias claims after England win
Lionel Messi hit back at FIFA bias claims after Argentina beat England 2-1, insisting his side earned everything and were better on the night.
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Lionel Messi drives Argentina past England
Lionel Messi starred with two assists, four key passes and nine dribbles as Argentina beat England 2-1 after a late comeback to reach the World Cup final.
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Thomas Tuchel keeps FA backing after Argentina collapse
The FA are expected to stand by Thomas Tuchel after England's late semi-final defeat to Argentina, with Bullingham backing him publicly.
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Thomas Tuchel rejects curse talk after England's semi-final loss
Thomas Tuchel rejected curse talk after England's 1-2 semi-final loss to Argentina, taking responsibility for his tactical changes after Anthony Gordon's goal.
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Argentina vs England: Falklands banner could trigger FIFA action
Argentina's 2-1 win over England was overshadowed by a Falklands banner shown by Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso, with FIFA sanctions possible.
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Thomas Tuchel under fire after England's semi-final collapse against Argentina
Chris Sutton called Thomas Tuchel's approach a coaching catastrophe after England's 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel stood by his calls.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
 South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
 Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
 Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
 Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
 Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
 Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Group K
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
 Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Group Stage
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
 Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
 Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
 Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
 Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |