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Former Spain PM criticised for ‘xenophobic’ remark on French World Cup team
Mariano Rajoy condemned for opinion piece on Spanish website El Debate ahead of World Cup semifinal.
Published On 12 Jul 2026
World Cup England vs Argentina: Historic rivalry renewed on biggest stage
Published On 12 Jul 2026
FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament
Published On 12 Jul 2026
Senegal fire coach Pape Thiaw after disappointing World Cup
Published On 12 Jul 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the quarterfinals
Published On 12 Jul 2026
VIDEO: England beat Norway to set up semifinal against Argentina
Published On 12 Jul 2026
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Texas shootout: All to know before France-Spain clash in World Cup semi
Published On 12 Jul 2026
What’s the ‘mistaken identity’ red card shown to Switzerland’s Embolo?
Published On 12 Jul 2026
Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what’s the match schedule?
Published On 12 Jul 2026

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Argentina defeat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal with England

Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.

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Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham scores in extra-time to send England into the World Cup semifinals for first time since 2018.

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FIFA to sell pieces of World Cup final stadium pitch, could earn millions

Pieces from the turf used at the stadium will go on sale as memorabilia and will be priced from $450 to $1,200.

Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup quarterfinals – updates

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What was the mistaken-identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland?
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South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in FIFA World Cup

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder died after featuring in his nation’s run to the World Cup round of 32.

Bellingham stars as England beat Norway to reach World Cup semis – updates

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World Cup Day 31: What to know as Haaland, Kane and Messi chase the semis

England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots.

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Eyes on the prize: Can stuttering Argentina get past Switzerland?

Lionel Messi’s Argentina faces Breel Embolo’s Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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‘Incredible, beast, machine’: Kane in awe of Haaland heroics at World Cup

Haaland termed a ‘beast’ by England’s Kane as the lethal forwards aim to carry their teams into the semifinals.

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Yamal unconcerned by lack of goals, shares endearing moment with brother

Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.

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