FIFA World Cup brackets: Semifinal schedule, France vs Spain prediction
France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal, as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England.
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14.07.2026
Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
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13.07.2026
Watch World Cup: England beat Norway to set up semifinal against Argentina
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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12.07.2026
Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday.
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10.07.2026
Argentina fan waves Israeli flag at World Cup match with Egypt
An Argentina fan waves the Israeli flag during his team’s Round of 16 match against Egypt.
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08.07.2026
VAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup
Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.
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08.07.2026
Argentina fans hurl beer at Egypt supporters after final whistle
A video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands.
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08.07.2026
Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit
From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.
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08.07.2026
Egypt were ‘cheated’ in World Cup loss to Argentina, coach Hassan says
'Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition,' Hassan said after his team was knocked out.
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08.07.2026
Key takeaways from Round of 32 stage at World Cup 2026
A thrilling Golden Boot race hots up, France in scintillating form, and Messi and Argentina squeak past Cape Verde.
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04.07.2026
Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
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04.07.2026
Who is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?
Argentina's Messi is level on goals with France's Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.
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01.07.2026
World Cup: Messi sends Argentina top, England to face DR Congo, Iran out
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.
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28.06.2026
Toxic Bielsa leaves ‘nothing good’ behind as Uruguay suffer World Cup shock
Uruguay's outgoing Argentinian coach Marcelo Bielsa has previously described himself as a 'toxic perfectionist'.
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27.06.2026
Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts
Cape Verde set sights on Lionel Messi's Argentina in last 32 as dream run continues at 2026 edition of FIFA's showpiece.
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27.06.2026
Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain’s commitment to the team.
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23.06.2026
Lionel Messi’s father undergoing treatment for health issues, family says
Family statement comes two days after an emotional Messi wiped away tears in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria.
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19.06.2026
Argentina’s ‘Madman’: Inside the world of Javier Milei
Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president impressed – and later alienated – many voters.
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06.06.2026
Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts
Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare
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21.05.2026
Flight to Argentina: How significant is it for Israel’s LatAm outreach?
Experts say Israel is using the new flight as a geopolitical tool to cement its footprint in Latin America.
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19.05.2026