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England are scheduled to play Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn more Tensions are high ahead of the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, and international athletes are no exception. As manager Thomas Tuchel and his players prepare to take on the likes of Lionel Messi in Atlanta, members of England’s rugby team have been instructed to avoid wearing clothing with the national team badge on them when out and about.Despite Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni dispelling concerns…
LONDON (AP) — world cup Veteran Thomas Meunier joined Sunderland on Wednesday ahead of the English club’s first European tour in 53 years.The 34-year-old Belgian defender became a free agent after appearing in three consecutive World Cups. His contract with Lille expired during the tournament.Sunderland manager said Meunier, who previously played for Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund, had signed a two-year contract.Newly promoted Sunderland were expected to be relegated last season, but qualified for the Europa League in seventh place. Sunderland previously competed in the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1973 after winning the historic FA Cup title as a…
The semi-final between England and Argentina has been classified as the highest-risk match of the World Cup after the FBI and local police discussed de-escalating the confrontation.09:03, July 14, 2026Updated July 14, 2026 09:45The FBI classified the semifinals as “high risk.”Wednesday night’s match between England and Argentina was classified as the “highest risk” match of the World Cup after a meeting between the FBI, officials and local police.The FBI, FIFA and police met on Monday to discuss historic divisions between the two countries and concerns about potential escalation between supporters.For the match at Atalanta, there will be separate gates to…
Lamine Yamal’s home was targeted in an attempted robbery on Tuesday night, just hours after Spain’s victory over France, according to reports. The disturbing incident is said to have happened just after Yamal helped his country reach the World Cup finals, where they faced either England or Argentina. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Polo were on target as Spain crushed Les Bleus.Hours later, Yamal’s home in Barcelona was the scene of an attempted robbery, according to Spain’s La Vanguardia newspaper. It is claimed that the players’ private security guard detected two hooded individuals attempting to gain access to the premises and…
England have far bigger priorities than worrying about their chances of reaching the final.Thomas Tuchel’s side must first defeat Argentina in Atlanta if they hope to advance to their first World Cup final since 1966.It won’t be an easy task, but with France and Spain facing each other in the other semi-final, it’s worth thinking about: assuming England make it through, which opponent would they prefer to face?France’s formidable attacking prowess was on full display, with Kylian Mbappé, Michael Oliseh and Ousmane Dembele tearing apart the defense and overcoming a physical battle with big smiles on their faces.Spain, on the…
England manager Thomas Tuchel could face disciplinary action from FIFA after the World Cup over comments he made after the Three Lions’ 16-game win over Mexico. The German player criticized referee Alireza Faghani after defender Jarel Quansah was sent off in the second half of England’s 3-2 win over Azteca.The Athletic reported that FIFA plans to wait until the end of the North American tournament before imposing sanctions on players and coaches who bring the game into disrepute. Whether world soccer’s governing body issues such a sanction is said to depend on the referee’s report and other factors.FIFA has imposed…
ISTANBUL (AP) — Former England forward Mason Greenwood has signed with Fenerbahce, making him his third club in three years. Banished from Manchester United squad.Fenerbahce said in a statement: They are expected to pay Marseille 39 million euros (about $44.5 million) late Tuesday and give the 24-year-old Greenwood a four-year contract.”It was natural that they were interested in me,” said Greenwood, who was being targeted by Atletico Madrid. A video message has been posted At his new club. “It’s the biggest club in Türkiye so I can’t wait to get started.”Fenerbahce have not won the Turkish league since 2014, but…
Arsenal are also among the teams keeping an eye on Julián Álvarez, who is keen to move to Barcelona, but the Spanish giants insist there is a deadline for any offer.Julian Alvarez firmly opens the door to leaving Atletico Madrid (Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Barcelona insist that a lucrative offer to sign Julián Álvarez from Atletico Madrid will take time to get an answer.The Argentine wants to move to Camp Nou this summer after two excellent years at the Wanda Metropolitano. Barcelona themselves are looking to add to their squad after confirming that Robert Lewandowski will leave the club…
DUBLIN (AP) — world cup Star player Roberto ‘Pico’ López returned to action in the Champions League on Tuesday, captaining Shamrock Rovers to the second qualifying round.Just 11 days after the match between Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team, epic world cup round 32 gameCape Verde defender López led the Dublin club to a 5-1 win against Maltese champions Floriana in the second leg.Rovers advanced with a 5-3 aggregate score and will now play Ararat against Armenia next week. Rovers need to progress through four qualifying rounds to enter the favored 36-team main phase, which begins in September.In the…
need to knowIsmail Elfus has been appointed as the referee for England’s semi-final match against Argentina, as Thomas Tuchel’s England squad competes to advance to the final against either Spain or France.06:54, July 14, 2026Updated July 14, 2026 22:02England beat Norway 2-1 and will play Argentina in the semi-finalsEverything you need to know as the World Cup reaches the semi-final stage and France face Spain before England face ArgentinaOutspoken American pundit Alexei Lalas would like to see England reach the World Cup final, but only because they lose more heartbreakingly. “For England to come to our shores on our 250th…