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Argentina reach World Cup semi-finals as Alvarez sinks 10-man Switzerland

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  • Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 to reach the semi-finals.
  • Alvarez scored the decisive goal in extra time.
  • Holders Messi's side stay on course to defend their title.

Argentina have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Saturday's quarter-final in Kansas City. Julian Alvarez struck the decisive goal in extra time, with the Swiss numerical disadvantage proving telling as the defending champions pushed through in the additional period. The…

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Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

  • Bellingham scored twice in Miami to lift England past Norway 3-2, advancing to face Argentina in the semi-final
  • His consecutive knockout-stage goals match a Maradona 1986 record; England chases its first World Cup title since 1966
  • Spain or France await in a potential final as England attempts to end a six-decade championship drought

Jude Bellingham against dazzled England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time records.

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Argentina survives another scare courtesy of Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals

  • Argentina beat Switzerland in extra time to reach the semifinals.
  • Messi's side remain on track to defend their World Cup title.
  • Switzerland had reached their first quarterfinal since 1954.

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…

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Argentina provide reality check for Wales

  • Argentina dominated Wales 35-21 with five tries, demonstrating their top-seven ranking through superior pace, power and tactical execution
  • Wales showed resilience but struggled with first-up defence, gaining fewer attacking metres and creating minimal scoring opportunities beyond set-piece moves
  • Key injuries to captain Dewi Lake and travel fatigue to South Africa compound a difficult tour 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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Jude Bellingham excels in parallel World Cup but cannot win trophy alone | Barney Ronay

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  • Bellingham scored twice as England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time.
  • England were poor for spells; Norway arguably the better side.
  • Bellingham is carrying an otherwise flawed England team.

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…

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Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not – Norway unsure

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  • Norway lose World Cup quarter-final 2-1 to England in Miami.
  • Fifa's ball sensor found no evidence it hit the spidercam wire.
  • Norway also angry at Haaland foul ruling out a header.

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…

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England reach World Cup semi-finals as Bellingham double downs Norway

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  • Bellingham's double sends England into the World Cup semi-finals.
  • England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami.
  • VAR decisions went against both sides in a tense tie.

England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the Miami quarter-final, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to settle a tense and controversial knockout tie. Bellingham cancelled out Andreas Schjelderup's opener just before the interval before striking again…

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England ‘got lucky’ with disallowed goal

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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…

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England reach World Cup semi-final as Rice fitness sparks selection debate

  • England beat Norway 2-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
  • They face either Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday at 20:00 BST.
  • Declan Rice was substituted at half-time, raising fitness questions.

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…

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