From around the league
Friday, 17 July 2026
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![France vs England bronze final carries more edge than the usual third-place playoff]()
France vs England bronze final carries more edge than the usual third-place playoff
Thomas Tuchel says neither France nor England want the World Cup bronze final, while Didier Deschamps says farewell and Kylian Mbappe keeps chasing the
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![Spain vs Argentina: Yamal and Porro fitness watch]()
Spain vs Argentina: Yamal and Porro fitness watch
Spain's World Cup final build-up is shaped by Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro fitness concerns, while Fabian Ruiz appears to have the edge over Pedri.
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![Lamine Yamal injury update puts Spain's World Cup final build-up on alert]()
Lamine Yamal injury update puts Spain's World Cup final build-up on alert
Lamine Yamal missed training and wore thigh strapping ahead of the World Cup final, while FIFA also discussed wildfire-smoke concerns and Trump's
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![France vs England: Mbappe chases the Golden Boot, Saliba forces a reshuffle]()
France vs England: Mbappe chases the Golden Boot, Saliba forces a reshuffle
Mbappe has eight World Cup goals and needs two goal involvements in Miami to catch Lionel Messi, while Saliba is out injured.
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![Kylian Mbappe chases Golden Boot and World Cup scoring history against England]()
Kylian Mbappe chases Golden Boot and World Cup scoring history against England
Kylian Mbappe has eight World Cup goals, tied with Lionel Messi, and needs at least two goal involvements against England to keep the Golden Boot chase alive.
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![Kobbie Mainoo told to boycott England's France game by Nicky Butt]()
Kobbie Mainoo told to boycott England's France game by Nicky Butt
Nicky Butt says Kobbie Mainoo should refuse England’s World Cup third-place game against France after 0 minutes in 7 matches.
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![France vs England and the Olise-Kane record chase]()
France vs England and the Olise-Kane record chase
Michael Olise can tie Pele’s World Cup assist record and Harry Kane can extend his England scoring mark as France meet England in the third-place play-off.
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![Spain 2026's record-setting run matches the 2010 side]()
Spain 2026's record-setting run matches the 2010 side
Spain's 2026 World Cup side have six clean sheets and a 37-match unbeaten run, with Unai Simón setting a goalkeeper record.
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![Spain's win over France was really about shutting down Mbappé]()
Spain's win over France was really about shutting down Mbappé
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal as Kylian Mbappé managed 3 shots, 0 on target and a 5.9 rating.
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![Lamine Yamal injury scare hangs over Spain before Argentina final]()
Lamine Yamal injury scare hangs over Spain before Argentina final
Lamine Yamal missed Spain training and wore thigh strapping before the World Cup final, but Spain expect him to be ready against Argentina.
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![Bradley Barcola's World Cup form is building a Premier League transfer case]()
Bradley Barcola's World Cup form is building a Premier League transfer case
Bradley Barcola's seven-match, two-goal World Cup and uncertain role at Paris Saint Germain are drawing Liverpool and Arsenal interest.
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![England's Euro 2028 challenge is refreshing Tuchel's ageing core]()
England's Euro 2028 challenge is refreshing Tuchel's ageing core
England Euro 2028 planning looks more like an age problem than a talent one, with Tuchel needing a younger core over the next two years.
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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![Tuchel's defensive panic replayed the Bayern mistake]()
Tuchel's defensive panic replayed the Bayern mistake
Tuchel's defensive shift against Argentina echoed his Bayern collapse, as Messi orchestrated a 2-1 comeback eliminating England from the World Cup.
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![Tuchel defiant after Argentina loss: 'I'm 100 per cent the right man']()
Tuchel defiant after Argentina loss: 'I'm 100 per cent the right man'
Tuchel rejects calls to resign after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, declaring himself '100 per cent' the right man to lead towards Euro 2028.
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![Fifa opens investigation into Argentina's Falklands banner]()
Fifa opens investigation into Argentina's Falklands banner
Fifa launches disciplinary investigation after Argentina players held a Falklands banner following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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![Thomas Tuchel keeps England job despite World Cup semi-final loss]()
Thomas Tuchel keeps England job despite World Cup semi-final loss
The FA backs Thomas Tuchel to continue as England manager through Euro 2028 despite their 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel defends his
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![System versus talent: how Tuchel hit Southgate's same wall]()
System versus talent: how Tuchel hit Southgate's same wall
Tuchel arrived to fix England's tactical identity. Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory proved the issue wasn't the system - it was the talent gap.
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![Thomas Tuchel commits to Euro 2028 despite World Cup semi-final heartbreak]()
Thomas Tuchel commits to Euro 2028 despite World Cup semi-final heartbreak
Despite England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, Thomas Tuchel has the FA's backing to continue through Euro 2028.
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![Gary Lineker astonished by Tuchel's back five: "it made zero sense"]()
Gary Lineker astonished by Tuchel's back five: "it made zero sense"
Lineker and Vieira question Tuchel's back five against Argentina, which transformed a 1-0 lead into a 2-1 defeat in the semi-final.
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![Cristian Romero hits back at Gary Neville after Argentina's semi-final win]()
Cristian Romero hits back at Gary Neville after Argentina's semi-final win
Cristian Romero hit back at Gary Neville after the former England defender criticised his partnership with Lisandro Martinez. Argentina reached the final again.
