From around the league
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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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'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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Argentina dugout loaded with World Cup winners for England test
Argentina's dugout is packed with World Cup-winning figures, from Pablo Aimar and Walter Samuel to Roberto Ayala, as Lionel Scaloni prepares to face England.
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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.
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Enrique Macaya Marquez at 91: measuring seven decades without a hierarchy
At 91, Macaya covers his 18th World Cup. His philosophy on why Pele, Maradona, and Messi can't be ranked as the greatest.
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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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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
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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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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.