'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry

As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.

Airbnb lures fans from US hotels after World Cup marketing push

Hotel bookings fall short of expectations as price-conscious fans opt to stay in American homes

Argentina secures their place in World Cup semi-final with 3-1 victory over Switzerland

The hard-fought victory at the Arrowhead Stadium means the top four teams in the FIFA rankings will contest the semi-finals of the 2026 tournament: France, Spain, England and Argentina.

Bellingham blunts Norway as England make the semis | World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Lars Sivertsen and Leander Schaerlaeckens as England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time to set up a semi-final against Argentina Continue reading...

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland.

By The Associated Press

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on World Cup wins and burger breakthroughs

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of World Cup wins, burger breakthroughs and more.

France vs Spain World Cup semifinal: Prediction, Mbappe-Yamal, venue, stats

European football titans France and Spain meet in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 final four matchup in Dallas.

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinal

Messi's nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended, but his pursuit of a second World Cup title continues.

Fifa World Cup: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches

Many bars, restaurants and shopping centres in Hong Kong have enjoyed brisk business thanks to the World Cup, with top nightlife district Lan Kwai Fong recording an up to 70 per cent jump in patronage for this year’s big matches. Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman told the South China Morning Post that he had joined football fans in the entertainment district in Central to catch the England-Norway game during the early hours of Sunday morning. “It’s [been] a crazy night. It’ll only get...

By Ambrose Li

Swiss coach blasts 'unacceptable' VAR rule after World Cup elimination

Switzerland is fuming after Breel Embolo was sent of the highly charged World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina in Kansas City.

England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins

England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four. France 24's Selina Sykes tells us more.

By FRANCE24

Erling Haaland’s dad Alf-Inge claims Norway ‘robbed’ in World Cup quarter-final defeat by England

The former Leeds midfielder said Thomas Tuchel’s side were ‘saved by the referee’ in their quarter-final

By Carl Markham

What The World Cup Can Teach Every Entrepreneur About Building A Winning Team - Forbes

What The World Cup Can Teach Every Entrepreneur About Building A Winning Team  Forbes

Erling Haaland names the World Cup team he is now supporting after Norway’s exit

Erling Haaland has revealed that he would love to see England now go on to win the World Cup after defeating Norway 2-1. Jude Bellingham netted a brace as the Three Lions came from behind to defeat Norway in extra time and reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Messi involved in heated exchange with referee during Argentina's World Cup win

Lionel Messi had a tense moment with the referee during Argentina's quarterfinal match. Argentina secured a dramatic extra-time victory against Switzerland to advance. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring early for Argentina with a header. Switzerland equalized after the break, but Breel Embolo received a red card. Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez scored in extra time to seal the win.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

A Hyderabad businessman, a US investor with ‘Trump links’ and a derailed World Cup bid

By Nikhila Henry

Julian Alvarez steps up as Argentina escape Swiss scare to reach World Cup semis

Julian Alvarez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup semifinals.

England’s Victory Over Norway Draws Biggest UK Audience For World Cup 2026

England progressed to the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup in front of the largest UK audience of the tournament so far. Jude Bellingham’s brace of goals knocked Norway out of the competition, with a peak of 16.8M viewers watching the 2-1 triumph on ITV1. ITV’s coverage scored an average of 12.7M viewers, according to […]

By Jake Kanter

Switzerland fumes after Breel Embolo red card in World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) -- Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of its World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina on Saturday night, a controversial decision following a video review that is certain to fuel those who believe referees have been biased toward the reigning champion throughout the tournament. Dan Ndoye had just tied the game at 1-all in the 67th minute when Argentina's Leandro Paredes was shown a yellow card following a tackle on Embolo. But video showed

By The Korea Herald

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster FIFA World Cup semi-final against England

Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Sunday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England. Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister’s opener. Switzerland levelled midway through the second half through Dan Ndoye, but minutes later, disaster struck when Embol...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis

The Swiss had reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, but suffered a major blow when Breel Embolo was sent off for diving in the 72nd minute.

John Aldridge: The football has saved this World Cup, but it should not rescue Fifa's disgraced president

Gianni Infantino’s position as the head of the global game is untenable

By John Aldridge

England ends Norway's World Cup dream after Jude Bellingham puts in a heroic shift

With both the Florida heat and an intimidating Norwegian team against them, England had its work cut out for it in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final.

Bellingham upstages Kane and Haaland to fire England into World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice on Saturday afternoon as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and advance to the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in three tournaments. They will play Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday in Atlanta;

By Paul Myers

FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway 1-2 England recap

Golden Boot contenders Erling Haaland and Harry Kane came up against each other as Norway faced England in the World Cup quarter-final.

SoFi Stadium's World Cup run boosts confidence ahead of Super Bowl, LA Olympics

The 9 at 9: Sunday

A push for prenatal testing, a US senator dies, and Argentina will face England.

Argentina strikes late in extra time to sink 10-man Switzerland, reach FIFA World Cup semis

Lionel Messi's Argentina side keeps alive its bid to become the first team to retain the FIFA World Cup since Brazil in 1962 as it ends Switzerland's fairytale run

By Reuters

Argentina beats Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semis

Alvarez, Martinez score late as defending champions survive another scare to set up England clash

By Anadolu Agency

England, Argentina win to set up blockbuster World Cup semi

England and Argentina booked a blockbuster World Cup semifinal showdown Saturday after beating Norway and Switzerland, respectively, to reach the last four. In sweltering Miami, t...

Liam Gallagher predicts England World Cup win: “You gotta make it happen”

"Don’t know how, don’t care" The post Liam Gallagher predicts England World Cup win: “You gotta make it happen” appeared first on NME.

By Poppy Burton

FIFA World Cup: VARiables, politics, and Africa

"Stepping on an opponent's foot is a foul, whereas a defender who touches the ball first and then makes normal football contact has not committed a foul," Pierluigi Collina has said. The post FIFA World Cup: VARiables, politics, and Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Jide Alaka

Argentina England World Cup Semifinal | Fortune favours the giants on the road to Atlanta - The Daily Star

Argentina England World Cup Semifinal | Fortune favours the giants on the road to Atlanta  The Daily Star

Flamingos beat Benin 5-3 to reach FIFA U-17 World Cup

Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Benin 5-3 (8-5 aggregate) to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Read about their victory! Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-beat-benin-5-3-to-reach-fifa-u-17-world-cup/

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David and Victoria Beckham celebrate in the stands with their children as England reach World Cup semi-finals

The former England captain and fashion designer watched from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as Jude Bellingham's extra-time brace dramatically sent the Three Lions past Norway 2-1 into their first World Cup semi-final since 2018 The post David and Victoria Beckham celebrate in the stands with their children as England reach World Cup semi-finals appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter rivalry after they battled past Norway and Switzerland respectively in the quarter-finals. The post England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

2026 World Cup: England come from behind to beat Norway and reach semi-final

Thomas Tuchel's side rode their luck in a quarter-final played in fierce heat and humidity - but Bellingham was once again the talisman to send England into the last four, where they will play either Argentina or Switzerland.

By Kweku Lawrence

Bell: World Cup riots, hooligan violence, among the thugs in the bad old days - Calgary Herald

Bell: World Cup riots, hooligan violence, among the thugs in the bad old days  Calgary Herald

Grandson Who Spent Thousands Taking His Grandad To World Cup Gets His Money Back - Nova.ie

Grandson Who Spent Thousands Taking His Grandad To World Cup Gets His Money Back  Nova.ie

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gilberto Mora and 10 World Cup stars set for summer transfers after impressing in North America - Goal.com

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gilberto Mora and 10 World Cup stars set for summer transfers after impressing in North America  Goal.com