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target=_blank>England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final
England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter rivalry after they battled past Norway and Switzerland respectively in the quarter-finals.
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target=_blank>England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final
The winner of that game will take on the victor of France’s semi-final with Spain — they meet in Texas on Tuesday — in the final on July 19.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Senegal sack Pape Thiaw after disappointing campaign
The Senegal Football Federation has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the country’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: List of top scorers as Bellingham joins race
The race for the top scorer award at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has intensified following the completion of the quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe leading the scoring charts.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Semi-final fixtures confirmed — date, time and venue
The semi-final fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches
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target=_blank>Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals
Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final against England as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to propel the reigning champions to a 3-1 win over Switzerland on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Football’s Mr Controversy, by Patrick Omorodion
It would shock many football lovers worldwide that even though modern football was said to be invented in England in 1863, the country’s representative was not among those from the seven countries that came together on May 21, 1904 in Paris, France to found a body that would organise football competition among countries of the
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target=_blank>‘We put Norway on the map’, says Haaland after World Cup exit
Erling Haaland said Norway’s World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Tuchel says ‘lucky’ England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were “lucky” to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised “world-class” Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory.
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target=_blank>Bellingham double as ‘lucky’ England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Galatasaray set to announce deal for Ugochukwu
Turkish champions Galatasaray have finalized an agreement with Burnley to sign Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu for a fee estimated at €30 million as reported by transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano. The 22-year-old had a remarkable season with the Clarets in the Premier League, despite the club’s relegation to the Championship. Ugochukwu distinguished himself as
Transfer: Galatasaray set to announce deal for Ugochukwu
target=_blank>NPFL: Imoh Obot leaves Abia Warriors for Rivers United
Rivers United have completed the signing of Imoh Obot for the 2026-27 season, DAILY POST reports. Obot teamed up with the Pride of Rivers from Abia Warriors. He managed only 11 appearances for Abia Warriors last season. Obot had previously featured for the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Enyimba in the past. The
NPFL: Imoh Obot leaves Abia Warriors for Rivers United
target=_blank>U-17 WWCQ: Busari reacts to Flamingos’ victory over Benin
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has reflected on his team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria defeated the Young Amazons 5-3 in the second leg of their final round qualifying fixture at the Stade de Kegue, Lome on Saturday. The Flamingos edged the contest 8-5 on aggregate, having won
U-17 WWCQ: Busari reacts to Flamingos’ victory over Benin
target=_blank>World Cup: Bellingham becomes 7th player in history to score twice in consecutive knockout matches
England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, on Saturday, made history after scoring a brace in his side’s World Cup quarter-final 2-1 win against Norway. Two goals from Bellingham ensured England eliminated Norway from the competition and qualified for the semi-final stage. The Three Lions will now face Argentina in the World Cup last-4 on Wednesday. However, in this tournament,
World Cup: Bellingham becomes 7th player in history to score twice in consecutive knockout matches
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Why Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 – FIFA chief, Wenger
FIFA’s Head of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, has hailed Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, following their 3-1 win over Switzerland. The current holders needed two goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez to see off the Swiss. But the game’s turning point came in the second half, after Breel Embolo was shown a second
2026 World Cup: Why Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 – FIFA chief, Wenger
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: We were punished against Argentina – Switzerland coach, Yakin
Switzerland head coach, Murat Yakin, has bemoaned the red card handed to Breel Embolo, in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina. With the scoreline at 1-1, Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation. Although Yakin’s men dragged the game into extra time, the world champions scored twice through Julian Alvarez and Lautaro
2026 World Cup: We were punished against Argentina – Switzerland coach, Yakin
target=_blank>Transfer: Payne excited for new challenge at Inter Milan
Super Falcons midfielder, Toni Payne is excited about the opportunity to test herself in the Italian top-flight, DAILY POST reports. Payne, 31, completed a move to Inter Women from English Women’s Super League, WSL, club Everton on Saturday. The versatile midfielder signed a contract until 2028, ending her two-year stint with Everton. The Nigerian had previously
Transfer: Payne excited for new challenge at Inter Milan
target=_blank>World Cup: Tuchel doesn’t know what it means to play against Haaland, Ødegaard – Jude Bellingham
England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has suggested that his manager, Thomas Tuchel does not understand what it means to face the Norwegian top stars in a World Cup semi-finals game. Bellingham said that Tuchel’s remarks after England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarterfinals meant the German tactician does not understand what it means to come
World Cup: Tuchel doesn’t know what it means to play against Haaland, Ødegaard – Jude Bellingham
target=_blank>World Cup semifinals: ‘We’ll give our souls against you’ – Argentina’s Cristian Romero warns England
Argentina defender, Cristian Romero, has shared his thoughts ahead of the semi-final match against England. The Albiceleste are set to face England at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 15. Lionel Messi’s team successfully defeated Switzerland in the quarter-finals, winning 3-1 after extra time. The reigning world champions took an early advantage with Alexis Mac Allister scoring
World Cup semifinals: ‘We’ll give our souls against you’ – Argentina’s Cristian Romero warns England
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: SuperComputer predicts two teams to win trophy with semi-finals confirmed
The Opta SuperComputer has predicted that the winner of the 2026 World Cup will come from the France vs Spain semi-final. Les Bleus qualified for the last four of the tournament with an impressive 2-0 win over Morocco. On the other hand, Spain needed a late winner by Mikel Merino to see off Switzerland 2-1.
2026 World Cup: SuperComputer predicts two teams to win trophy with semi-finals confirmed
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