Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in a tense semifinal, but the post-match celebrations quickly extended beyond football as several players displayed a banner reaffirming the country's claim over the Falkland Islands.

Argentina staged yet another dramatic comeback at the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating England 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday to book their place in the final for the successive time.

Most teams that go on to achieve ultimate glory have one thing in common: resilience.

Captain Harry Kane insisted England's intention was never to sit back after taking the lead against Argentina, but admitted his side were overwhelmed by a relentless surge that turned a World Cup semifinal they seemed destined to win into another chapter of tournament heartbreak.

"Speechless. This is a joy for our country and our people. The other day I said this group never ceases to amaze me, and tonight they proved it again."

When the world tuned in to the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Spain and France, all eyes were fixed on the superstars. The pre-match narrative was dominated by Kylian Mbappe's lethal finishing, Michael Olise's fluid football and the brilliance of Lamine Yamal.

Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute but Enzo Fernandez equalised 30 minutes later and Lautaro Martinez headed in the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi's cross.

Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat by Spain was particularly painful because of the manner in which it came.

England have made three changes to their starting side for the World Cup semifinal against Argentina on Wednesday, with manager Thomas Tuchel bringing Reece James and Djed Spence into the back four, while opposing coach Lionel Scaloni makes one switch.

From England's victory at the 1966 World Cup to the shadow cast by the 1982 Falklands War, from Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in 1986 to major duels in 1998 and 2002, meetings between the countries have long felt larger than soccer.

Bangladesh star Hamza Choudhury backed Argentina to beat England in tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, saying “the greatest footballer of all time” Lionel Messi’s presence could prove decisive in Atlanta.

Two years after her frustrated father pulled her out of BKSP over alleged neglect, Fatiha Mahtab Maisha's promising swimming career appeared to be over. But a timely intervention from South Asian Games gold medallist Mahfuza Khatun Shila brought her back to the pool -- a decision that culminated in Maisha winning 10 gold medals and setting four national records in the girls' 13-14 age group at the National Age-Group Swimming Championships, which concluded on Tuesday.

Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English "usurping pirates" ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between the two countries' teams.

Stiles, a former Manchester United midfielder, died almost six years ago aged 78 with severe dementia and had headed a football around 140,000 times during his career, Stockport Coroner's Court in northwest England heard at the inquest into his death.

Beyond Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinal in Dallas lay a far more compelling story than the scoreline itself -- one of a tactical masterclass from Luis de la Fuente that Didier Deschamps never truly recognised, let alone countered.

Chasing 171, Bangladesh suffered an early collapse, losing Saif Hassan (12), Tanzid Hasan Tamim (16) and Parvez Hossain Emon (5) inside the powerplay to slump to 34 for three.

A master at getting under the skin of elite attackers, Cucurella does not just mark opposing wingers; he physically and mentally derails them.

Footballing immortality had been within touching distance. On a sweltering afternoon in Dallas, it slipped away.

A second star has never been so within touching distance for La Furia Roja.

That will now feature just two pools of six, with a new 'super seven' stage replacing the previous 'super six' round-robin.