Reece James Scare Adds Salt to England’s Semi-Final Wounds
Reece James forced off late, raising fresh hamstring concerns Tuchel’s defensive reshuffle unravels as Argentina overturn 1-0 lead Fitness for Saturday’s third-place play-off vs France now in doubt England’s World Cup dream slipped through their fingers in brutal fashio... show more
French Media Lay Into Les Bleus After Spain End World Cup Bid
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final L’Equipe dishes out 2/10 to Olise, Digne and Dembele; Mbappe gets 3/10 Spain to face England or Argentina in Sunday’s showpiece Spain were streetwise, stubborn and sharp; France were anything but. In a semi-final loaded... show more
Spain Take The Edge As Yamal’s Spark Splits A Cagey Semi
Yamal wins penalty; Oyarzabal converts as Spain lead 1-0 Saliba injured; Lacroix on as France reshuffle at the back VAR chatter over Yamal handball and a reversed Cubarsi free-kick Spain have their noses in front at the break, and you’d say deservedly so. A fearless Lam... show more
England vs Argentina: Rice Race, Security Tight, Messi Looms
Late decision on Declan Rice as England gear up for Argentina Security ramped up across Atlanta for first meeting in 21 years Ismail Elfath named referee; Messi threat demands discipline Here we go again—England and Argentina, a World Cup semi-final with a whiff of hist... show more
Dutch Referee’s Tragic End at 38 After World Cup Snub
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies at 38 Removed from FIFA’s 2026 World Cup officials list in May Police case closed with no charges after investigation The Dutch football community is mourning after the KNVB confirmed the death of Rob Dieperink, aged just 38. Only weeks ... show more
England vs. Argentina Live: Semi-Final Showdown, Reece James Fitness Boost, and Al...
Reece James delivers a positive fitness update ahead of the semi-final England vs Argentina kicks off 8pm BST, Wed 15 July, at Atlanta Stadium on BBC One and BBC iPlayer England edged Norway in extra time; Argentina did the same against Switzerland Here we go, then. Eng... show more
Why These World Cup Semi-Finals Could Be the Best We’ve Ever Seen
Four former champions and the four top-ranked sides collide in a rare, era-defining last four Spain–France: orchestra vs free jazz, goals vs granite, with Yamal and Mbappé in the spotlight Argentina–England rekindles a legendary rivalry—and it’s Messi’s first-ever match... show more
England v Norway Live: Tuchel’s Brave Calls Amid Miami Heat
Ezri Konsa starts at right-back; Reece James not risked for 90 Rice and Guehi passed fit; Madueke preferred to Saka Haaland’s Norway arrive buoyed by Brazil scalp in sweltering Miami Here we go then: England into another World Cup quarter-final, but this one comes with ... show more
Tuchel’s Double Boost, Miami Heat, and Haaland: England Brace for Norway
Guehi and Rice back in training to hand England timely lift Quansah suspended; Reece James fitness call; Henderson ruled out Norway buoyant after Brazil scalp, with Haaland the headline threat England land in sweltering Miami with a smile back on Thomas Tuchel’s face. A... show more
Every Knockout Live: Your Guide to World Cup 2026 on UK TV
Every knockout game live and free on BBC, ITV and STV UK-friendly kick-offs at 6pm and 8pm BST, plus late-night ties England face Norway in the quarters on Sat 11 July, 10pm BST The business end of the World Cup is here and the telly’s doing the heavy lifting. UK viewer... show more
