From around the league
Monday, 13 July 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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Jude Bellingham equals England's World Cup benchmark as Real Madrid set a club record
Jude Bellingham’s brace against Norway took him to six World Cup goals, helped Real Madrid set a new all-time club scoring record, and sparked fresh
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England vs Argentina: Tuchel backs Kane and Bellingham to decide it
Tuchel says England’s formula is simple: Kane and Bellingham decide games. England beat Norway after extra time and reach the semi-final with room to improve.
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Lionel Messi praises England ahead of World Cup semi-final
Lionel Messi called England a powerhouse and said this will be his first time facing them ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final.
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Lionel Messi reacts after Argentina's extra-time win over Switzerland
Lionel Messi reacted after Argentina’s extra-time win over Switzerland, while Lionel Scaloni admitted luck helped after Breel Embolo’s red card.
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World Cup Brief #9: Bellingham sinks Norway, Mbappé fires France & more
Mbappé and Dembélé beat Morocco, Merino strikes again for Spain, Bellingham's brace sinks Norway and Álvarez saves Argentina — the 2026 World Cup quarter-final brief, with France, Spain, England and Argentina in the semis.
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Bellingham spidercam controversy overshadows England’s win over Norway
FIFA denied wire contact before Jude Bellingham's 45+2 equaliser against Norway. Norway disputed the goal as England won 2-1 after extra time.
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Jude Bellingham backed as England's tournament x-factor
Paul Merson and Wayne Rooney back Jude Bellingham as England's tournament-changing force, while warning England must improve to beat Argentina.
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Lionel Messi first England test sets up a new World Cup problem for Thomas Tuchel
England face Lionel Messi for the first time, with the Argentina star on 8 World Cup goals and joint-top of the Golden Boot race.
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France vs Morocco and Deschamps’ World Cup record
France beat Morocco 2-0 and Didier Deschamps now has 10 knockout wins, 19 victories in 24 World Cup matches and a quarter-final streak since 2014.
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Lamine Yamal's confidence and criticism debate before France semifinal
Lamine Yamal has 1 World Cup goal, 5 dribbles and 4 shots on target against Austria as Spain prepare to face France.
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Lamine Yamal hails Thibaut Courtois before Spain vs Belgium
Lamine Yamal called Thibaut Courtois one of the best goalkeepers in the world before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium.
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England survive Norway, but Tuchel and Bellingham were not aligned
England vs Norway ended in a 2-1 AET win, but Tuchel called it sloppy and lucky while Bellingham defended England's approach.
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France vs Spain: Mbappe leads the record chase into the semi-final
Mbappe has eight World Cup goals and France have three straight knockout clean sheets before France vs Spain. Spain have gone 649 minutes before conceding
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Jude Bellingham leads England past Norway after extra time
Jude Bellingham scored twice and finished with an 8.5 rating as England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, while he avoided a yellow card.