L-R: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Harry Kane The FIFA World Cup 2026 has produced a semifinal lineup worthy of the tournament’s biggest stage, with the world’s top four-ranked teams — France, Argentina, Spain and England — all reaching the last four for the first time since the 1990 edition.It marks a rare…
NEW DELHI: England and Argentina are set for another blockbuster FIFA World Cup clash as they meet in the 2026 semifinal at Atlanta Stadium. Ahead of the mouth-watering clash, former England winger Joe Cole backed the Three Lions to stop the Argentina captain and book their place in the final.Speaking on The Rest is Football…
Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates during the quarterfinal vs Switzerland. (AP Photo) There was an explosion of euphoria from Buenos Aires to Bangladesh — Saturday night or Sunday morning, depending on where you sat. The dream of an Argentinian ‘repeat’ was still alive as Julian Alvarez’s curler deep into extra-time…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel talks to England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 football match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Jude Bellingham appeared surprised after learning that England manager Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with the team’s performance despite their 2-1 extra-time win over…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, talks to referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal (AP Photo) Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of another viral World Cup moment after an animated exchange with Portuguese referee João Pinheiro during Argentina’s quarterfinal victory over Switzerland on Saturday. The incident unfolded in the opening half of Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 extra-time…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Erling Haaland’s dream FIFA World Cup debut came to an end on Saturday as Norway bowed out in the quarterfinals, but the prolific striker believes the tournament has transformed football’s standing in his country. Norway’s remarkable campaign concluded with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England, ending a run that…
Lionel Messi failed to score for the first time in 10 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, but the Argentina captain still played a key role in his team’s 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Saturday.Messi’s nine-match scoring streak came to an end, but he provided the assist for Argentina’s opening goal as…
Norway goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland looks on as England’s Jude Bellingham gets set to score his side’s second goal (AP Photo) Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has spoken out about the controversial build-up to Jude Bellingham’s equaliser against England, insisting it was “pretty clear” that the ball struck the overhead camera cable before the goal. The…
Julian Alvarez (AP Photo) Defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals on Saturday.Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock in the 112th minute with a superb long-range strike before Lautaro Martinez added a third goal in the final moments of extra time.Argentina will now…
Jude Bellingham, left, and Harry Kane (AP Photo) Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham etched their names into the FIFA World Cup record books on Saturday, becoming the first two players from the same country to score six or more goals in a single edition of the tournament. The historic feat was achieved during England’s dramatic…