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World Cup 2026: Argentina break England hearts and head for final with Spain – live

  • Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final v Spain
  • Messi set up two goals, will feature in a third World Cup final
  • Argentina players' Falklands banner sparks controversy amid celebrations

Argentina beat England 1-2 in an Atlanta semi-final to reach the World Cup 2026 final, where they will face Spain. England had led through an Anthony Gordon goal but faded after the hour mark as Lionel Messi, providing two assists, inspired an Argentina comeback, denying England a shot…

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England exit World Cup after late Argentina collapse, Tuchel under fire

  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
  • Argentina now face Spain in the New York final
  • Tuchel's late substitutions and tactics heavily criticised, including by Rooney

England's World Cup campaign has ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with the South Americans advancing to face Spain in the final in New York. England had taken the lead but conceded late on, a collapse that players, pundits and supporters have called one…

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Argentina players hold banner claiming the Falkland Islands after knocking England out of the World Cup

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  • Argentina players held a Falklands banner after beating England 2-1.
  • Result eliminates England from the World Cup semi-final stage.
  • Incident adds to England-Argentina tension, including a Messi-Bellingham clash.

Argentina players displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands as their own territory during celebrations after eliminating England 2-1 in a World Cup semi-final. The gesture, made in the immediate aftermath of the match, has drawn attention given the long-running sensitivity between the UK and Argentina over sovereignty…

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Wayne Rooney tears into Thomas Tuchel for ‘asking for trouble’ with his substitutions as England collapsed in heartbreaking Argentina World Cup semi-final defeat

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  • Rooney blames Tuchel's substitutions for England's World Cup semi-final loss
  • FA reportedly retains confidence in Tuchel despite Argentina defeat
  • Kane unsure if this was his final World Cup; fan disorder reported

Wayne Rooney has strongly criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel over his substitutions during England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, arguing the changes were "asking for trouble" and contributed directly to the team's collapse. The row is significant because it echoes Tuchel's own earlier criticism of predecessor…

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Burnham must avoid ‘summer of speculation’ on tax, warns CBI chief

  • CBI chief warns Burnham against tax and spending uncertainty this summer
  • Urges caution on renationalisation; backs public-private partnerships instead
  • Calls for action on business energy costs, 45% above G7 average

Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the CBI, has warned Andy Burnham to avoid a “summer of speculation” over tax and spending as he prepares to take over the Labour leadership, arguing such uncertainty is damaging for business. Her intervention comes as Burnham is set to take up the…

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England were five minutes from a shot at glory… then got burgled by Argentina’s arch villain, writes OLIVER HOLT

  • England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final; manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical substitutions blamed for turning the tide
  • Post-match tensions escalated with Argentine conduct under scrutiny, including alleged disruption of the national anthem and political statements

ENGLAND 1-2 ARGENTINA - OLIVER HOLT AT THE ATLANTA STADIUM: And so it is Argentina who will march on New York on Sunday to meet Spain and try to win successive World Cups.

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England WAGs weep in the stands: Megan Pickford consoles her husband Jordan after Argentina World Cup semi-final defeat

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  • England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, ending their tournament despite coming within five minutes of reaching the final.
  • The match generated significant emotional reactions from players, supporters, and high-profile figures, alongside political tensions when Argentina displayed a Falkland Islands banner.
  • Manager Thomas Tuchel faced criticism for his substitution decisions as England's campaign ended in defeat.

The heartbroken England WAGs were seen consoling their partners in the stands as Argentina knocked the Three Lions out of the World Cup on Wednesday night.

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BBC’s great Scottish switch-off: Blow as number of viewers who tune in to digital channel falls by tens of thousands

  • BBC Scotland’s channel has lost tens of thousands of viewers
  • The decline raises doubts about its current strategy
  • Audience falls intensify scrutiny of BBC value and reach

The article reports that BBC Scotland’s digital channel has suffered a notable fall in audience numbers, with tens of thousands fewer viewers tuning in. It presents the decline as a setback for the broadcaster’s attempt to build a distinct Scottish television offering and suggests it matters because audience…

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Britain’s biggest hack: Extraordinary story behind £29m TfL cyber attack carried out by crypto-millionaire teens from their bedrooms, who were eventually snared by a takeaway order…But are still hacking from jail

  • TfL hack cost about £29 million
  • Teenage hackers were traced through a takeaway order
  • Case highlights risks to major public infrastructure

The article reports that the 2024 cyber attack on Transport for London, described as Britain’s biggest hack, was allegedly carried out by two teenage hackers linked to the Scattered Spider group, operating from their bedrooms. The breach exposed personal data, disrupted services and is said to have cost…

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England and Argentina national anthems drowned out

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  • Crowd noise drowned out both teams’ national anthems
  • It happened before England v Argentina’s World Cup semi-final
  • The incident reflected an intense pre-match atmosphere

Before England and Argentina’s 2026 Fifa World Cup semi-final, both national anthems were largely drowned out by loud crowd noise at Atlanta Stadium. The moment stood out because national anthems are a prominent part of major international fixtures, and the disruption highlighted the intensity and charged atmosphere surrounding…

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