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Guardian — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 19:00France v Spain: World Cup 2026 semi-final – live
⚽ Kick-off time: 2pm local/3pm EST/8pm BST/5am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Football Daily | Mail Scott France and Spain have only met once before at the World Cup. That was 20 years ago, back in the day when Les Bleus very much had La Roja ’s number (the Euro 84 final , the Euro 2000 quarters , all that). Sp…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 18:23War, antics and vitriol – the England v Argentina rivalry is real but now it is only about football
Mexico 1986, France 1998, Japan 2002 … this is a match that transcends, with Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni calling for the focus to be on football, not the Falklands After confirmation that match 102, one of the World Cup semi-finals, would be England v Argentina, the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas conflict was menti…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 18:14World Cup quiz: Name every team to have reached semi-finals
You smashed our quarter-finalists quiz, now it's time to name every nation that's reached a World Cup semi-final!
Guardian — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 18:06Folarin Balogun: Ban reversal caused ‘a lot of outside noise, and that’s hard to avoid’
US striker’s red card was suspended after Trump calls Fifa president accused of breaching neutrality rules The United States striker Folarin Balogun has revealed he predicted Donald Trump’s involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension would “cause a lot of controversy”. The Monaco forward was sent off with a…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 17:44Everton sign France forward Mouchon from Leicester
Everton sign France forward Noemie Mouchon on a free transfer from Leicester City.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 17:33Of all England’s great Black footballers, none has been the defining figure of the national side – until now | Calum Jacobs
Bellingham has transcended the hostility he has faced from press and pundits to become the emotional and symbolic focal point of the team Months before the World Cup, the familiar chorus of antipathy that had followed Jude Bellingham almost since his emergence on the international stage grew louder. A number of writ…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 17:29London City sign Diani for more than £500,000
London City Lionesses sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani from Lyon on a three-year deal.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 17:28Bournemouth sign £25.7m striker Rodriguez
Bournemouth announce the signing of striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Spanish club Elche in a deal worth up to £25.7m.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 17:19Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks
Do the World Cup semi-final line-ups show the world’s best attacking talent plays outside the Premier League?
Guardian — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 17:08‘For Diego’: spectre of Maradona looms over Argentina ahead of England clash
The image of the national icon has been ever present through this World Cup, in banners and songs and memory. It adds a fresh layer to Wednesday’s semi-final Not two minutes after his side’s dramatic, extra-time quarter-final victory over Switzerland on Saturday, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni was already getti…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 17:00Lionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura
The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-genius Wednesday night, Atlanta Stadium, 101 games down, three left to play, and finally it makes sense. Bring on The Countdown, that moment just before kick-off…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 16:57Why do Argentina sing about England and the Falklands?
While England see Argentina as football rivals, for Argentina the rivalry is much more than that.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 16:18Leandro Trossard set for Besiktas move after Arsenal agree deal with Turkish side
Winger to depart after three and a half seasons at club Trossard played 174 times and scored 36 goals for Arsenal Arsenal have agreed a deal to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, paving the way for the 31-year-old to depart the club after three-and-a-half years. Trossard, who moved to Arsenal from Brighton in Januar…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 16:11Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 15:12What age gives a squad best chance to win World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the typical age of a World Cup-winning team
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 14:42Messi's lucky charm? Elfath to ref England v Argentina
Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 14:00The agony and ecstasy of World Cup penalty shootouts – in pictures
Ever since France midfielder Alain Giresse struck the World Cup’s first shootout penalty in 1982, a total of 342 players have stepped up to face the goalkeeper for the most nerve wracking test in football. We take a look at some of the players who took their shot at glory from the spot Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 13:52Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit
Manchester United sign veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his contract expires at Leeds.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 13:38What's next at Liverpool for Argentina's proven winner Mac Allister?
After a poor season at Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister is back thriving for Argentina - so what does his future look like at Anfield?
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 13:35Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final
His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 14 Jul · 13:18Football Daily
England Harry Kane speaks ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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