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Argentina Reaches World Cup Semifinals with Extra-Time Goals
Argentina secured a place in the FIFA World Cup semifinals after scoring goals in extra time. The match was broadcast on fifa.com.
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England Face Argentina in 2002 World Cup Group Stage
England and Argentina meet in the group stage of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, a rematch of their 1998 encounter.
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World Cup semi-finals: Build your ultimate combined XI
With Spain, France, Argentina, and England in the World Cup semi-finals, fans can pick a combined XI from stars like Messi, Mbappe, Yamal, and Kane. BBC Sport offers its selection and invites readers to do better.
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World Cup Semi-Finals: France vs Spain, England vs Argentina
The World Cup semi-finals feature France vs Spain and England vs Argentina. Kylian Mbappe leads France against Spain's Lamine Yamal, while Lionel Messi faces England's Jude Bellingham in a rivalry renewed.
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Mac Allister Header Gives Argentina Early Lead Over Switzerland
Alexis Mac Allister scored a header to give Argentina an early lead in their quarter-final match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium.
Opinion
Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?
Lionel Messi's penalty misses at the 2026 World Cup raise questions about his spot-kick reliability. Despite his genius, his conversion rate lags behind top scorers, prompting debate over whether Argentina should consider alternative penalty takers.
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Joe Marler sends message to England ahead of Norway clash
Joe Marler has delivered a message to the England team ahead of their upcoming match against Norway.
Players
Lamine Yamal: 'I am so happy' after reaching semi-finals
Lamine Yamal expressed joy after advancing to the semi-finals, noting he is often double-marked but that creates space for teammates, as seen in the first goal.
News
Luis de la Fuente: France are as worried as we are
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says France are as worried as Spain ahead of their match, recalling two consecutive wins over Les Bleus.
Players
Lamine Yamal: World Cup Victory Would Bring Happiness
Lamine Yamal expressed his desire to win the World Cup, stating that victory would make everyone happy.
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Belgium's golden generation ends with Lammens error
A mistake by goalkeeper Senne Lammens in the 88th minute led to Belgium's 2-1 defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, likely ending the international careers of Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne, and Axel Witsel. The loss marks the final chapter for Belgium's golden generation, which reached its peak with a third-place finish in 2018.
Players
Jordan Pickford's former teacher recalls goalkeeper's determination
Jordan Pickford's former PE teacher Jim Welch says the England goalkeeper was 'determined' to become a footballer from a young age.
Players
Mbappé earns another FIFA Man of the Match award
Kylian Mbappé has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match honor once again, continuing his streak of standout performances.
Matches
France Qualify for World Cup Semi-Finals
France have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. The team advanced after their quarter-final victory.
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Deschamps demands '100 per cent efficiency' from France against
France coach Didier Deschamps wants his attack to be even more clinical despite scoring 14 goals in five World Cup matches. Les Bleus face Morocco in the quarter-finals in Boston, aiming to reach the semi-finals for the eighth time.
Players
Djed Spence Makes a Splash at World Cup Hotel Pool
England defender Djed Spence has added a new first to his World Cup experience: a dive into the hotel pool. The moment was captured and shared, showcasing a lighter side of the tournament.
News
Late goals, comebacks and upsets: Is this the best World Cup ever?
The 2026 World Cup has set records for goals per game, late winners, and attendance. With 280 goals in 96 matches, an average of 2.92 per game, and eight goalless draws, the tournament has delivered drama and competitive balance. The Golden Boot race features four stars with six or more goals.
Players
Four-Way Golden Boot Race at 2026 World Cup Nears Historic Heights
Lionel Messi leads with eight goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland on seven, and Harry Kane on six. The race is unprecedented, with all four players approaching double-figure scoring, a feat achieved by only eight players in World Cup history.
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World Cup stars walking disciplinary tightrope ahead of quarter-finals
England's Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham risk suspension for the semi-finals if booked in the quarter-final against Norway. France's Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, and Manu Kone, plus Spain's Ferran Torres, are among other players on two yellow cards. Yellow cards reset after the quarter-finals.
Players
Messi: 'We didn't want and didn't deserve to go home'
Lionel Messi said his team did not want or deserve to go home and that they could not let it end like that. He emphasized the group deserved to keep going and that they never give up.