From around the league
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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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.
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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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We let them control: Mbappé's confession on France's World Cup exit
Mbappé's admission that France 'let the midfield too much time to play' reveals Spain's World Cup semifinal victory came from tactical mastery, not the penalty.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Spain's midfield stranglehold breaks France's World Cup campaign
Spain's 2-0 World Cup semifinal victory over France was decided in midfield, where Rodri and Fabián Ruiz neutralized the tournament's most dangerous attack.
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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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Spain's ratings paint a masterclass in dominance
Spain dominate France 2-0 in World Cup semi-final; player ratings (Rodri 7.13, Mbappé 5.89) show complete superiority.
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Spain's defensive masterclass shuts down Mbappé and France's tournament favorites
Spain defeated France 2-0, completely neutralizing Mbappé (5.89 rating) and Olise (0 created chances). Spain's 37-match unbeaten run extends into the
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William Saliba forced out of World Cup semifinal after 30 minutes with back injury
William Saliba limps out of World Cup semifinal after 30 min with back injury. France loses defensive anchor; Arsenal faces deepening injury crisis for 2026-27.
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Barcelona's midfield battle defines Spain's World Cup semifinal
Spain vs France World Cup semifinal: Barcelona's midfield face Mbappé's 8 goals and France's 16-3 perfect record. Dallas determines who reaches the final.
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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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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
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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France v Spain: the semi-final that feels like the final
Chris Sutton says France v Spain should be the final, backing France on firepower despite Spain's control and one-goal defensive record.
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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
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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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Erling Haaland says the World Cup changed his life after Norway's run
Erling Haaland says Norway's World Cup run changed his life, after seven goals in five games and a raccoon souvenir made his return to Oslo go viral.
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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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Thibaut Courtois injury update eases after Real Madrid scan
Thibaut Courtois has returned to Real Madrid after Belgium’s World Cup exit, with scans ruling out serious damage but no firm return date yet.
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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.