FIFA World Cup: 10 things to know before Spain-Argentina final in New York
From the viral photo of Lionel Messi with baby Lamine Yamal to Donald Trump's presence and the NFL-style half-time show.
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17.07.2026
Watch FIFA World Cup: Argentina arrives in New Jersey ahead of Spain final
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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17.07.2026
24m tune in to watch England-Argentina
England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.
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16.07.2026
World Cup: Tuchel, Messi and why Argentina beat England in semifinal
England's poor defensive tactics, Lionel Messi's enduring brilliance, and Argentina self-belief behind 2-1 comeback win.
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16.07.2026
Photos: Messi’s Argentina stun England to reach World Cup final vs Spain
Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic late comeback win over England to reach final against Spain.
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16.07.2026
World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash
Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday's match in Atlanta.
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15.07.2026
FIFA World Cup: Meet Ismail Elfath, referee for England-Argentina semifinal
American-Moroccan referee Elfath will take charge of England against Argentina, his fourth game at the 2026 World Cup.
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14.07.2026
Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal
One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.
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14.07.2026
What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland?
Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.
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12.07.2026
Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 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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12.07.2026
Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (aet) LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Messi's Argentina beat Switzerland to reach semifinals.
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12.07.2026
How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine
Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.
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10.07.2026
FIFA World Cup: Refereeing chief denies bias claims in Argentina-Egypt game
Pierluigi Collina said that such allegations of bias could provoke threats against referees and their families.
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09.07.2026
What was the VAR controversy in the second half of Argentina vs Egypt?
A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.
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07.07.2026
Watch World Cup Day 23: Argentina and Egypt survive thrillers to advance
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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04.07.2026
Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina
Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
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27.06.2026
Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2–0 at World Cup 2026
Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.
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22.06.2026
The myth of white Argentina still shapes the nation
Milei is deepening a state tradition that has equated whiteness with civilisation since its inception.
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10.06.2026
Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.
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10.06.2026
Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up
Argentina ease past Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, winning 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.
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10.06.2026