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Argentina and England set for World Cup semifinal July 15
Argentina and England will meet in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Argentina and England set for World Cup semifinal July 15
- Former Spanish PM Rajoy comment triggers political backlash
- Aston Villa Deal for Swiss Midfielder, Eyes Mexican Star
- Norway eliminated from 2026 World Cup quarterfinals
- Spanish PM Rajoy condemned for racist comment on French team
- Kane urges England to raise level before Argentina semi
- England beats Norway 2-1, Haaland's father decries referee
- Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín dies at 89
- Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in KC World Cup quarterfinal
- FIFA to examine 64-team World Cup format for 2030
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic slates Madueke after Norway win
- FIFA rejects Norway protest after England 2-1 win
Former Spanish PM Rajoy comment triggers political backlash
A political firestorm has erupted across Spain and France after former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy claimed the French national football team had "no French players" ahead of their World Cup semifinal clash.
Aston Villa Deal for Swiss Midfielder, Eyes Mexican Star
Aston Villa is actively pursuing reinforcements for its Champions League squad, with a club-record deal for a Swiss midfielder nearing completion and a separate, intensified pursuit of a Mexican World Cup star now underw...
Norway eliminated from 2026 World Cup quarterfinals
Norway's historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on July 11, 2026, with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarterfinals at Miami Stadium.
Spanish PM Rajoy condemned for racist comment on French team
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders in Spain and France for claiming the French national football team has "no French players.
Kane urges England to raise level before Argentina semi
England captain Harry Kane has acknowledged his team must raise their performance level as they prepare for a World Cup semifinal against Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15.
England beats Norway 2-1, Haaland's father decries referee
England advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a contentious 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami on Saturday, July 11, a result that sparked significant controversy and public criticism from t...
Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín dies at 89
Antonio Rattín, the legendary Argentine footballer whose dramatic sending-off at the 1966 World Cup directly led to the creation of the yellow and red card system, has died. He was 89.
Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in KC World Cup quarterfinal
Kansas City concluded its month-long role as a World Cup host city on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with a quarterfinal match at Arrowhead Stadium where Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to advance to the semifinals.
FIFA to examine 64-team World Cup format for 2030
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that world football's governing body will formally consider expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic slates Madueke after Norway win
England advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami on Saturday, July 11, but the performance of winger Noni Madueke drew sharp criticism from former Sweden st...
FIFA rejects Norway protest after England 2-1 win
England's progression to the FIFA World Cup semifinals has been overshadowed by a major officiating controversy following their 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in a quarterfinal match on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
England coach says Rice played while ill in Norway win
England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed midfielder Declan Rice played through significant illness during the team's 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Norway in Miami on Saturday, July 11, 2026, a factor in his h...
Switzerland out after VAR red card in quarterfinal
Switzerland's historic World Cup run ended in a dramatic and controversial 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina in the quarterfinals on July 11, 2026, in Kansas City, with manager Murat Yakin launching a furious critique o...
Bellingham credits clean semifinal to mother's advice
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has credited his mother's advice for helping him avoid a suspension and propel his team into the World Cup semifinals.
2026 World Cup semifinals: France-Spain, Argentina-England
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set, guaranteeing a past champion will lift the trophy on July 19. For the first time in the tournament's 96-year history, the four highest-ranked national teams-Argentina, Spain, F...
Vinicius Jr apologizes after Brazil's World Cup loss
Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Junior has publicly apologized to the nation's fans following the national team's shock elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina 3-1 win over Switzerland, Messi confronts ref
Argentina advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday, July 11, but the quarterfinal was marked by an uncharacteristic confrontation inv...
Senegal dismisses coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
Senegal has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team's dramatic exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32.
Bellingham rebuts Tuchel after England's Norway win
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has publicly responded to criticism from head coach Thomas Tuchel following the team's dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 11, 2026.
