England
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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![Jude Bellingham as Mourinho's No. 10 behind Mbappe]()
Jude Bellingham as Mourinho's No. 10 behind Mbappe
Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning to use Jude Bellingham as Real Madrid’s attacking midfielder behind Kylian Mbappe, with England’s World Cup form and
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![England vs Argentina preview: Old Enemies | World Cup Brief #11]()
England vs Argentina preview: Old Enemies | World Cup Brief #11
Messi faces England for the first time in his career, in a rivalry sharpened by Maradona and Beckham. Form, stars, stats and storylines before the 2026 World Cup semi-final.
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![Jude Bellingham leads England into Argentina semi-final]()
Jude Bellingham leads England into Argentina semi-final
Jude Bellingham’s 9.2-rated double against Mexico and his six-goal season make him England’s standout heading into the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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![England vs Argentina and Alexei Lalas's hard line]()
England vs Argentina and Alexei Lalas's hard line
Alexei Lalas says England are very good and likeable, but wants their World Cup pain to go all the way. England and Argentina also have kits and referee
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![Jordan Pickford backs England to keep their cool against Argentina]()
Jordan Pickford backs England to keep their cool against Argentina
Jordan Pickford says England are calm, disciplined and ready for anything against Argentina, with Messi looming and penalties possible.
Monday, 13 July 2026
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![Declan Rice late fitness call before England's semi-final against Argentina]()
Declan Rice late fitness call before England's semi-final against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for three days and England will make a late fitness call before the semi-final against Argentina.
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![Lionel Messi test defines England's semi-final build-up]()
Lionel Messi test defines England's semi-final build-up
Nico O'Reilly calls Lionel Messi a once-in-a-lifetime challenge as Messi reaches 21 World Cup goals and England prepare for Argentina.
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![England vs Argentina: Tuchel faces Rice and Mainoo call]()
England vs Argentina: Tuchel faces Rice and Mainoo call
England vs Argentina puts Thomas Tuchel's call on Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo in focus after Rice's illness and a bench already shaping the World Cup.
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![Bukayo Saka closes in on England's right-wing call]()
Bukayo Saka closes in on England's right-wing call
Bukayo Saka's sharp cameo has strengthened his case to start for England in the World Cup semi-final, as Thomas Tuchel weighs Noni Madueke.
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![Jude Bellingham's brace could not stop a cable VAR row against Norway]()
Jude Bellingham's brace could not stop a cable VAR row against Norway
Jude Bellingham scored twice for England, but Norway's cable complaint and FIFA's Connected Ball data drove the VAR debate.
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![Jude Bellingham and Tuchel's battle of wills is healthy for England]()
Jude Bellingham and Tuchel's battle of wills is healthy for England
Jude Bellingham scored twice against Norway as Thomas Tuchel's hard line and England's team-first message keep shaping the run to the semi-finals.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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![Jude Bellingham equals England's World Cup benchmark as Real Madrid set a club record]()
Jude Bellingham equals England's World Cup benchmark as Real Madrid set a club record
Jude Bellingham’s brace against Norway took him to six World Cup goals, helped Real Madrid set a new all-time club scoring record, and sparked fresh
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![England vs Argentina: Tuchel backs Kane and Bellingham to decide it]()
England vs Argentina: Tuchel backs Kane and Bellingham to decide it
Tuchel says England’s formula is simple: Kane and Bellingham decide games. England beat Norway after extra time and reach the semi-final with room to improve.
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![Lionel Messi praises England ahead of World Cup semi-final]()
Lionel Messi praises England ahead of World Cup semi-final
Lionel Messi called England a powerhouse and said this will be his first time facing them ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final.
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![Bellingham spidercam controversy overshadows England’s win over Norway]()
Bellingham spidercam controversy overshadows England’s win over Norway
FIFA denied wire contact before Jude Bellingham's 45+2 equaliser against Norway. Norway disputed the goal as England won 2-1 after extra time.
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![Jude Bellingham backed as England's tournament x-factor]()
Jude Bellingham backed as England's tournament x-factor
Paul Merson and Wayne Rooney back Jude Bellingham as England's tournament-changing force, while warning England must improve to beat Argentina.
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![England survive Norway, but Tuchel and Bellingham were not aligned]()
England survive Norway, but Tuchel and Bellingham were not aligned
England vs Norway ended in a 2-1 AET win, but Tuchel called it sloppy and lucky while Bellingham defended England's approach.
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![Jude Bellingham leads England past Norway after extra time]()
Jude Bellingham leads England past Norway after extra time
Jude Bellingham scored twice and finished with an 8.5 rating as England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, while he avoided a yellow card.
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![Declan Rice illness explains England’s half-time reshuffle]()
Declan Rice illness explains England’s half-time reshuffle
Thomas Tuchel revealed Declan Rice had spent several days in bed with illness before England's extra-time win over Norway.
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![Jude Bellingham one step from World Cup history]()
Jude Bellingham one step from World Cup history
Jude Bellingham scored twice and earned an 8.5 rating as England beat Norway in extra time, moving into the World Cup semi-final.
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group C
Standings Group D
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Standings Group I
Standings Group J
Standings Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Standings Group L
Standings Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) | Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 6 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| 10 | Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 18 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 |  Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| 25 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 26 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 27 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| 28 |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 29 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| 31 |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |