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Argentina's special request approved by FIFA gives England fresh reason to worry

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 09:20 am IST

Lionel Messi celebrates victory after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium(Getty Images via AFP)

France refuse to bite as Spain's mind games begin: 'Won't fall into their trap'

This combination of files photos created on July 12, 2026, shows France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe; and Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal (AFP)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 07:55 am IST

Mbappe, Yamal and a midfield contest that could set them free

Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal (left); France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 07:29 am IST

Rob Dieperink cause of death: Dutch referee dies at 38 days after FIFA snub

Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38.(X)

Published on Jul 14, 2026 04:32 am IST

No accidental semi-finalists in a Cup to remember

Argentina will face England in World Cup semifinals. (AP Photo)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 10:50 pm IST

End of a cycle? Not quite for three World Cup semi-finalists

Spain's Lamine Yamal. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 10:44 pm IST

Mbappe and a World Cup of huge implications

Kylian Mbappe is in the race for the Golden Boot with Lionel Messi. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 13, 2026 09:52 pm IST

France vs Spain: A classic in the making

France's forward Kylian Mbappe. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 10:38 am IST

Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia coach

Slaven Bilic will return as head coach of Croatia(AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 09:27 pm IST

Harry Kane confirms ‘surreal’ round of golf with US President Donald Trump

Harry Kane's England face Argentina in the semis on Wednesday night. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 05:32 pm IST

HistoriCity: How Sialkot’s footballs became an indispensable part of every FIFA World Cup

The Trionda Final is the official match ball unveiled by Adidas for the semi-finals and final at the FIFA World Cup. (AFP)

Published on Jul 13, 2026 04:16 pm IST

How FIFA World Cup 2026 is fuelling India's growing football obsession

The new adidas Trionda Final ball. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 03:42 pm IST

'Messi was highly provocative': Egypt coach reignites World Cup storm

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 02:30 pm IST

Spain own the rivalry. France want revenge. Now comes the World Cup semifinal

This combination of files photos created on July 12, 2026, shows Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal (L); and France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe(AFP)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 01:53 pm IST

World Cup semis predicted: Who makes the final and who falls short?

Which teams will make the World Cup 2026 final?

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 11:28 am IST

‘Messi can be a weakness’: Rooney spots England's route past Argentina

Lionel Messi during the quarterfinal clash against Switzerland(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 11:15 am IST

France, Spain, Argentina, England: Four different routes to the World Cup Final

The captain of the four semifinal teams in the FIFA World Cup 2026.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 10:22 am IST

Messi pays the price as Bellingham's WC surge reshapes FIFA Power Rankings

Lionel Messi looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 09:45 am IST

Only one FIFA official cleared Balogun after red card, not committee

Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 08:57 am IST

Gianni Infantino drops major FIFA World Cup expansion hint with 64-team plan

Gianni Infantino indicated at a possible expansion of the World Cup.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:01 am IST

Jude Bellingham claps back at Thomas Tuchel after England coach's open criticism

Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham openly disagreed with each other(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 06:07 pm IST

Haaland's father accuses referee of 'robbing' Norway after England WC heartbreak

Alf-Inge Haaland slammed the referee.(X)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 06:10 pm IST

Scaloni brushes aside Falklands history ahead of England vs Argentina semi-final

Lionel Scaloni's Argentina face England in the semi-finals.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 12, 2026 04:26 pm IST

Switzerland rage over Embolo red card, reject 'Argentina favoured' claims

Referee Joao Pinheiro shows a second yellow card to Breel Embolo #7 of Switzerland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 02:47 pm IST

Messi's emotions boil over in heated referee confrontation during quarterfinal

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina speaks with referee Joao Pinheiro during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 01:28 pm IST

‘If that was a free kick…’: Haaland blasts VAR after Norway's heartbreak

Erling Haaland carried Norway to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 01:10 pm IST

Why England have reason to believe they can stop Messi's WC dream in its tracks

Switzerland's Dan Ndoye scores their first goal past Argentina's Emiliano Martinez(REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:06 am IST

Jude Bellingham's goals and drive make him England's World Cup heartbeat

Jude Bellingham after scoring the second goal against Norway.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:26 pm IST

Mbappe meets Yamal, Messi faces Kane: WC Final 4 promise 2 era-defining battles

Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, and Harry Kane.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 10:45 am IST

Why was Breel Embolo sent off? FIFA's new VAR rule produces World Cup first

Switzerland's players argue referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal, gives a second yellow card to Breel Embolo (7) during the World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 11:33 am IST

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