From around the league
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Kobbie Mainoo could still be England's unlikely World Cup hero, says Michael Owen
Michael Owen says Kobbie Mainoo could still become England's unlikely World Cup hero, with Geoff Hurst's 1966 turnaround as the template.
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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 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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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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England vs Argentina: Tuchel's retreat turned control into collapse
England vs Argentina turned on Tuchel's retreat and a 12% possession spell after the lead, before late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
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Micah Richards pays tribute to his father after BBC duty at England vs Argentina
Micah Richards paid tribute to his father Lincoln after learning of his death moments before going on air for BBC coverage of England vs Argentina.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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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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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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France vs Spain: Deschamps and Mbappé split blame after semifinal exit
Deschamps and Mbappé questioned officiating and France's tactics after Spain's 2-0 World Cup semifinal win. Rodri also complained about fouls.
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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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Lamine Yamal home targeted by burglars after Spain semi-final win
Lamine Yamal's Barcelona home was targeted in an attempted robbery hours after Spain's 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France.
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Thomas Tuchel on Messi and England's semi-final mood
Thomas Tuchel said England are hungry and ready for Argentina, while warning that Lionel Messi cannot be stopped all the time.
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Spain's defensive fortress dismantles France to reach World Cup final
Spain crushed France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final with their record sixth clean sheet in seven matches, reaching their second final since 2010.