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Argentina survives another scare courtesy of Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals
Argentina advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Switzerland in extra time in their Saturday-night quarterfinal in Kansas City. The result keeps the Lionel Messi-led side on course to defend their title and win a second successive World Cup, though the article notes it was another close call after they…
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Argentina provide reality check for Wales
After back-to-back Test wins against Italy and Fiji, Wales were well beaten in San Juan with Argentina more than good value for their 35-21 victory.
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Tuchel angry at ‘lucky’ and ‘sloppy’ England – can ‘mentality’ be enough?
England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after an incident-filled quarter-final win over Norway in Miami, secured in extra time by a Jude Bellingham double. Despite the achievement, manager Thomas Tuchel was openly critical of his side, describing the performance as “lucky” and “sloppy” and saying England had “made life very, very…
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Jude Bellingham excels in parallel World Cup but cannot win trophy alone | Barney Ronay
England reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Norway after extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. The analysis argues that Bellingham has become the decisive, near-singular force carrying an otherwise underwhelming England side, and that while his brilliance has kept the team advancing, the…
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Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not – Norway unsure
Norway’s run at the 2026 World Cup ended in a 2-1 quarter-final defeat by England in Miami, with the Norwegians left frustrated by the belief that Jude Bellingham’s equaliser should have been ruled out. They argued the ball had struck one of the overhead spidercam wires in the build-up to the goal; had a touch…
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England ‘got lucky’ with disallowed goal
England’s match against Norway at the 2026 World Cup featured a contentious moment when a second-half goal by Torbjorn Heggem was ruled out for a foul. BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White both suggested England “got lucky” with the decision, highlighting how the disallowed goal worked in England’s favour. The goal was chalked…
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England reach World Cup semi-final as Rice fitness sparks selection debate
England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Norway 2-1 in the quarter-final, setting up a last-four meeting with either Argentina or Switzerland. One notable talking point was midfielder Declan Rice, who was substituted at half-time during the win over Norway, raising a question over his fitness ahead of the next…
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‘They played with one guy LESS’: Zlatan Ibrahimovic slates England’s Noni Madueke for his performance against Norway
Football pundit and former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has publicly criticised England winger Noni Madueke over his display in the Three Lions’ 2026 World Cup quarter-final win against Norway. In a pointed remark, Ibrahimovic suggested England were effectively a man short during the game because of Madueke’s ineffective contribution, a critique that adds to wider scrutiny…
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David Beckham roars as he celebrates England World Cup victory with Victoria and their children
David Beckham was pictured celebrating enthusiastically at a Miami stadium as England beat Norway in their 2026 World Cup quarter-final, with a brace from Jude Bellingham securing the Three Lions’ place in the semi-finals. Beckham, a former England captain, was joined in the stands by his wife Victoria and their children, and the article highlights…