Preview - S-final: England v Argentina

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Preview - S-final: England v Argentina

Atlanta: England are bidding to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back FIFA World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina on Wednesday in a seismic semi-final showdown.

An England team which has been dragged to this stage by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham take on Messi's Argentina under the roof of the spectacular arena in Atlanta, already the scene of a memorable victory by the defending champions at this tournament.

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Pickford backs England to keep cool

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Pickford backs England to keep cool

Kansas City: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is confident his team will keep their cool in the heat of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina.

The rivalry between the two teams is one of the spiciest in world football, influenced by events on and off the pitch.

Preview - S-final: France v Spain

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Preview - S-final: France v Spain

Dallas: Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in FIFA World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

The reigning European champions and Didier Deschamps' French team face off at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas in what is seen by many as a 'final before the final' featuring the two best sides left in the tournament.

Yamal aiming to steal Mbappe's thunder

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Yamal aiming to steal Mbappe's thunder

Arlington: Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the FIFA World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final.

When Mbappe scored in France's win over Croatia in the deciding match of the 2018 tournament, he was just 19 years and 207 days old. He therefore became only the second teenager to score in a FIFA World Cup final after a 17-year-old Pele in 1958.

Mbappe's love affair with the FIFA World Cup began then, while this is Yamal's first experience of the competition.

Haaland: We put Norway on the map

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Haaland: We put Norway on the map

Miami: Erling Haaland said Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time on Saturday.

Haaland failed to score for the first time in 15 competitive games for his country in Miami as Jude Bellingham's double fired England into the last four.

The Manchester City striker had scored seven times in his four games at a major international tournament to carry Norway to the quarter-finals in their first FIFA World Cup for 28 years.

Largest-ever cast for #U17WAC Qualifiers Draw

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Largest-ever cast for #U17WAC Qualifiers Draw

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ will witness the highest ever number of participating teams in its Qualifiers as it looks towards the 2027 edition.

A total of 30 teams—two more than the previous record of 28 from the 2019 Qualifiers—will enter the draw, which takes place on July 16 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.