Argentina
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Thomas Tuchel's defensive switch left England pinned back against Argentina
England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina follows Thomas Tuchel's defensive gamble, with possession falling to 12% after Anthony Gordon scored.
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Thomas Tuchel defends defensive switch after England collapse against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel defended his calls after England's 1-2 loss to Argentina, insisting he had no regrets despite a late collapse after Gordon's goal.
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Harry Kane says England were told to keep attacking after going ahead against Argentina
Harry Kane said Thomas Tuchel told England to keep attacking after Anthony Gordon’s opener, but Argentina won 2-1 late in the semi-final.
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Argentina vs England player ratings after Messi drives late 2-1 comeback
Argentina vs England player ratings: Lionel Messi had 2 assists as late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez sealed a 2-1 comeback.
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England vs Argentina tactics: where Tuchel's side can win the semi-final
England’s flank-heavy attack meets Argentina’s compact shape in the World Cup semi-final, with Messi, Bellingham and corners key.
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England 1-2 Argentina: Messi's two assists punish England late
England vs Argentina ended 2-1 to Argentina after Anthony Gordon's opener and Lionel Messi's two assists for Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
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Ian Wright sparks backlash over Argentina war comment
Falklands veterans have hit back after Ian Wright described England vs Argentina as a “real attritional war”, with Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane urging a
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Thomas Tuchel backs Morgan Rogers on instinct against Argentina
Tuchel is starting Morgan Rogers against Argentina on a “feeling”. Rogers has 10 Premier League goals and 6 assists, and this is his second tournament start.
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England vs Argentina is framed by Tuchel’s instinct call on Morgan Rogers
Thomas Tuchel picked Morgan Rogers over Bukayo Saka, while BBC debate around Jude Bellingham and England's mood sharpened the build-up to England vs Argentina.
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Argentina dugout loaded with World Cup winners for England test
Argentina's dugout is packed with World Cup-winning figures, from Pablo Aimar and Walter Samuel to Roberto Ayala, as Lionel Scaloni prepares to face England.
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Enrique Macaya Marquez at 91: measuring seven decades without a hierarchy
At 91, Macaya covers his 18th World Cup. His philosophy on why Pele, Maradona, and Messi can't be ranked as the greatest.
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It's just a football game: how Scaloni is framing Argentina's test
Messi's eye injury and squad fatigue shadow Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England. Scaloni strips away the hype with a pragmatic message: just
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Tuchel's fullback blueprint against Argentina
England target Argentina's fullback weakness in World Cup semifinal. Kane and Bellingham on 12 combined goals with Tuchel's tactical plan.
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Mac Allister backtracks on England before World Cup semi-final
Mac Allister backtracks on England dismissal as they face Argentina in World Cup semi-final. Messi on 8 tournament goals.
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Declan Rice ready for England's Argentina semi-final despite illness battle
Rice has recovered from illness and injuries to be available for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium.
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From Liverpool disappointment to World Cup essential: Mac Allister's redemption
Mac Allister faces England in the World Cup semi-final after a disappointing Liverpool season. How the midfielder became Argentina's tournament essential.
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Messi's long-awaited test: England, finally, after 205 caps
England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final: Messi faces England for the first time in 205 international appearances, with England chasing their first final
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Lionel Messi's new Argentina role is England's biggest semi-final problem
Lionel Messi has 8 goals and 2 assists for Argentina, but his lower-running, high-impact role is the real problem for England.
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England vs Argentina has pundits split over the World Cup semi-final
Roy Keane and Gary Neville disagree on England's chances against Argentina, while Alan Shearer warns of refereeing drama and Jay Bothroyd backs Djed
Monday, 13 July 2026
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 |