From around the league
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
-
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
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
Pedro Porro on Yamal, trust and Spain's biggest test against France
Pedro Porro says his link with Lamine Yamal is built on trust and communication as Spain take a 36-match unbeaten run into France.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
France vs Spain preview: Force vs Fortress | World Cup Brief #10
France's 16 goals against Spain's one-goal-conceded defence: the irresistible force meets the immovable object. Form, stars, stats and storylines before the 2026 World Cup semi-final.
-
Lionel Messi vs England is a rare career first
Lionel Messi says facing England is special as Argentina prepare for the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
-
Messi says England is a powerhouse as Argentina prepare for a special semi-final
Messi has called England a powerhouse and a special opponent as Argentina wait on fitness updates for Messi and Cristian Romero ahead of the semi-final.
-
Ibrahima Konaté says Real Madrid move still feels like a dream before Spain semi-final
Ibrahima Konaté says joining Real Madrid is a dream and urges France to treat Spain as a full-team threat, not just Lamine Yamal.
-
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.
-
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.