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26 fouls, 4 cards: Ugly ENG-ARG clash adds political tension to FIFA World Cup

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 10:29 am IST

England and Argentina's FIFA World Cup clash added more fuel to the fire(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inside Lionel Scaloni's tactical masterclass: How Argentina suffocated England

Lionel Scaloni reached his second-straight World Cup final.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 10:36 am IST

Bellingham caught slapping Argentina's Barco as England star loses cool - Watch

Jude Bellingham was caught on camera, slapping Valentin Barco.(X)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 10:48 am IST

England legends lash out at Thomas Tuchel after FIFA WC loss against Argentina

England lost to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semis. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 09:02 am IST

Kane's Lionel Messi admission says it all after England's late collapse

Lionel Messi greets Harry Kane after Argentina's 2-1 win.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 10:41 am IST

Tuchel refuses to take blame after Argentina ends England's FIFA World Cup dream

Manager Thomas Tuchel is under fire for his tactics(AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 07:20 am IST

Lionel Messi fires back at critics: 'People would've talked nonsense'

Lionel Messi assisted twice for Argentina.(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 07:01 am IST

Argentina players display Falkland banner after World Cup win over England

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 08:51 am IST

Preserving the lead isn’t an English virtue

England's Anthony Gordon (18) and Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) run for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 06:42 am IST

Argentina in final after another Messi-inspired comeback

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match as they advance to the World Cup final (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 07:35 am IST

Doubt Messi at your own risk; Argentina's mentality monsters never surrender

Lionel Messi turned up once again and produced a masterclass for Argentina.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 07:52 am IST

Lionel Messi fuels Argentina's stunning comeback to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi produced a couple of assists to help Argentina stage another comeback.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 03:37 am IST

England vs Argentina: Lautaro, Enzo's late goals take ARG to final

England vs Argentina LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Follow Latest Updates(REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 06:05 am IST

Zlatan's bold Lionel Messi prediction invokes Maradona's ‘hand of God’

Lionel Messi will be key for Argentina in the big-ticket clash against England.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 09:38 pm IST

Deschamps leaves as France’s finest coach, questions linger

Didier Deschamps, head coach of France. (AFP)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:45 pm IST

‘Messi can kill you while walking’: Tuchel won't ‘build a throne’ for ARG great

Lionel Messi is currently leading the Golden Boot race in FIFA World Cup.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:37 pm IST

Argentina vs England: Rivalry built on robbery claims and political scars

Lionel Messi for Argentina and Harry Kane for England.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 09:19 pm IST

Zlatan says Rodri 'doesn't get enough credit' after Spain's win over France

Rodri controlled the tempo against France in the World Cup semifinal.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 07:54 pm IST

Who is Ismail Elfath? Messi links spark row before England-Argentina semi-final

Ismail Elfath will be officiating the Argentina vs England semifinal match.(X images)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 06:39 pm IST

Was World Cup format unfair to Mbappe after one bad night ended France's run?

Kylian Mbappe after losing the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal to Spain.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 05:39 pm IST

Argentina, Uruguay reached 1930 WC final with match ball itself in debate

Hector Castro's 89th-minute goal gave Uruguay the decisive goal vs Argentina in the 1930 Final.(X images)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 05:21 pm IST

England's WC fate hinges on one question: Stop Messi or cut off his supply line?

This combination of file photos created on July 12, 2026, shows Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (L), and England's forward #09 Harry Kane(AFP)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 02:44 pm IST

World Cup's first fair play moment? Argentina's famous penalty miss vs Mexico

The 1930 World Cup saw a huge fair play gesture from Argentina.

Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:57 pm IST

Spain, Deschamps' kryptonite, exposes the paradox of his glorious France reign

Didier Deschamps, Head Coach of France, reacts with Kylian Mbappe #10 after the 0-2 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 12:36 pm IST

Spain declare themselves 'unbeatable' as World Cup final rivals put on alert

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates scoring from the penalty spot the opening goal during a World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 10:21 am IST

How Lionel Scaloni can make life easier for Lionel Messi against England

Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in this World Cup.(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:56 am IST

Mbappe's WC title dream dies, but Golden Boot battle with Messi is far from over

France's Kylian Mbappe looks dejected after the match (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 11:25 am IST

How Spain dismantled France's fearsome attack to reach World Cup final

France's Kylian Mbappe looks dejected as he leaves the pitch after the match as France are eliminated from the World Cup(REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 08:58 am IST

Flat show of France, Kylian Mbappe recalls the 1998 Brazil no show

France's Kylian Mbappe looks dejected after the match.(Reuters)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 08:42 am IST

Tuchel considers ‘old-school’ plan to stop Messi: 'Man-marking crossed my mind'

Thomas Tuchel spoke about facing Lionel Messi.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 08:05 am IST

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