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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup 2026 final
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, to advance to the final against Spain. England took an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina equalised via Enzo Fernandez and secured victory with a stoppage-time header from Lautaro Martinez, assisted by Lionel Messi. The result ends England’s 60-year wait for a World Cup final appearance, while Argentina advances to their second consecutive final, chasing back-to-back titles. Argentina’s path to the semi-finals involved narrow margins, including extra-time victories over Cabo Verde and Egypt, and a 3-1 quarter-final win over Switzerland. Lionel Messi is currently the tournament’s leading scorer with eight goals.
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BBC Sport invites users to rate England and Argentina players during World Cup 2026 semi-final
Yahoo Sports and BBC Sport are hosting interactive player rating features for the England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final, inviting fans to score players out of 10 during the match. Final aggregated ratings are scheduled for release 30 minutes after full-time. The match, currently in progress in Atlanta, saw a tense, physical first half end nil-all with no shots on goal. Argentina, led by tournament top scorer Lionel Messi, seeks back-to-back final appearances, while England aims to defeat the defending champions. The tournament is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States, where public awareness remains low compared to the concurrent NBA Finals.
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Spain defeat France to reach 2026 World Cup final
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secured the victory for the European champions, who will face either England or Argentina in the final. The win ends France’s campaign and Kylian Mbappé’s tournament. France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed he will step down after the tournament, while Spain’s Luis de la Fuente praised his team’s tactical control. The final is scheduled for Sunday, 19 July 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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France defeat Iraq 3-0 in weather-disrupted World Cup match
France secured their progression to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia. The match, played at the home of the defending champions, saw Kylian Mbappé score twice and Ousmane Dembélé add a third. The fixture was significantly disrupted by severe thunderstorms and lightning, which forced the evacuation of spectators and caused a pitch washout. Play was halted after 45 minutes for two hours and 12 minutes before resuming. Concurrently, Argentina also mathematically secured their place in the knockout stages with a 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas.
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Key entities: Argentina, England, Spain, Anthony Gordon, Enzo Fernandez, Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi, Jordan Pickford.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup 2026 final
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, to advance to the final against Spain. England took an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina equalised via Enzo Fernandez and secured victory
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BBC Sport invites users to rate England and Argentina players during World Cup 2026 semi-final: key questions
When will the final player ratings be published? Final ratings are scheduled to be published 30 minutes after full-time. What was the score at half-time? The first half ended nil-all. Who is the tournament's leading scorer? Lionel Messi is leading with eight goals. Where is the s
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1994: United States hosts the men's World Cup, boosting football popularity and leading to the creation of Major League Soccer. 2026: 2026 FIFA World Cup commences in the United States. 2026: New York Knicks lead San Antonio Spurs 3-1 in the NBA Finals. 2026 (Wednesday): England
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