England
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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![Thomas Tuchel defends defensive switch after England collapse against Argentina]()
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 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 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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![Ian Wright sparks backlash over Argentina war comment]()
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]()
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]()
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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![Jarell Quansah ban leaves England short against Argentina]()
Jarell Quansah ban leaves England short against Argentina
Jarell Quansah's two-match World Cup ban leaves England without the defender for the semi-final against Argentina, with Tuchel furious at the VAR call.
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![England vs Argentina runs through Kane and Bellingham]()
England vs Argentina runs through Kane and Bellingham
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both have six World Cup goals in six appearances as England face Argentina in a semi-final shaped by penalties and form.
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![Ismail Elfath to referee England v Argentina World Cup semi-final]()
Ismail Elfath to referee England v Argentina World Cup semi-final
Ismail Elfath referees England v Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, his fourth 2026 match after sending off Uruguay's Cannobio in the group stage.
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![It's just a football game: how Scaloni is framing Argentina's test]()
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]()
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 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]()
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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![Bellingham has already won the England captaincy race, experts say]()
Bellingham has already won the England captaincy race, experts say
Bellingham's World Cup dominance - 9.2 knockout rating, six goals - has convinced experts he, not Rice, will succeed Kane as England captain.
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![Messi's long-awaited test: England, finally, after 205 caps]()
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'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]()
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
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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.
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 |
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| 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 |