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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash

That will now feature just two pools of six, with a new 'super seven' stage replacing the previous 'super six' round-robin.
15 July 2026

Pedro Porro recreates heartwarming father-son celebration after scoring against France

Imitating little Pedrito, Porro sat down on the pristine Dallas Stadium grass and raised his hand skyward.
15 July 2026

Will Argentina-England deliver after France-Spain's one-sided show?

The much-hyped France-Spain encounter, billed by many as the "final before the final", turned into a tactical exhibition rather than the edge-of-the-seat spectacle supporters had anticipated.
15 July 2026

Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph

Burglars tried to break in to the Barcelona home of Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday, shortly after he helped La Roja reach their second World Cup final, police and media said.
15 July 2026

The first time football brought me to tears

Interestingly, almost everyone in my family supported Brazil, while my father also admired Germany and Italy. Even today, I cannot clearly explain why I chose Argentina. Perhaps it was Gabriel Batistuta
15 July 2026

Russian Haaland lookalike says viral video felt 'like a dream'

Friends and family have for a few years told Russian model Anastasia Kostromina that she looked like Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, but it was not until he became the World Cup's superstar that she decided to take that online.
15 July 2026

European Athletics, broadcasters issue guidelines on preventing sexualisation of female athletes

European Athletics and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) introduced guidelines on Tuesday aimed at preventing the sexualisation of female athletes through camera angles and the use of replays.
15 July 2026

What 1990 World Cup teaches Messi's Argentina about modern resentment

For Messi and his squad, the lesson of 1990 is clear: when you are the champions, the world presents a treacherous road. Sometimes, they block the road entirely.
15 July 2026

Declan Rice fit to start for England against Argentina

England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Tuesday that Declan Rice is fit to start in the World Cup semi-final against reigning champions Argentina.
15 July 2026

Gloves and glory on the line

Unlike Spain and France, who reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals by winning all six matches within regulation time, Argentina and England have endured a tougher route to the last four.
15 July 2026

Spain’s smashing win vs France: All stories, reaction, analysis and records

Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with a spellbinding 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
15 July 2026

World Cup's political fault lines

Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime cast a long shadow over the 1934 and 1938 World Cups, while Argentina's military junta used the country's 1978 triumph as propaganda.
15 July 2026

Argentina vs England semifinal: Key stats

England have lost only two of their 14 meetings with Argentina, winning six and drawing six. One of those draws was followed by a penalty-shootout defeat in the last 16 of France 1998.
15 July 2026

Messi's lucky charm? Argentina star unbeaten with Elfath as referee

Elfath, an American citizen born in Morocco, will officiate the England-Argentina clash, with fellow Americans Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins serving as his assistant referees.
15 July 2026

Bellingham turns doubters into believers

Standing tall, chest puffed out, and arms outstretched, Jude Bellingham’s trademark celebration has become one of the defining images of England’s World Cup.
15 July 2026

Tuchel understands Argentina's dark blue-kit superstition

When the defending champions face England in Thursday's World Cup semifinal in Atlanta [1am, Bangladesh Time], Lionel Messi and company will swap their traditional sky blue and white stripes for their dark blue away kit.
15 July 2026

VAR, Messi and World Cup's consistency crisis

The technology introduced to eliminate controversy has become the tournament's defining subplot, and Argentina, fairly or otherwise, have found themselves at its centre.
15 July 2026

Now or never in Atlanta

The bottom line is that both teams have repeatedly found a way to win even when the odds appeared stacked against them. Neither, however, has produced the convincing, dominant display expected of a potential champion.
15 July 2026

Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the better of England in their World Cup semifinal on Thursday.
15 July 2026

Spain's quiet talismans outplay star-studded France

Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. These are not the names most casual World Cup viewers would recognise.
15 July 2026