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England captain Harry Kane stands on the brink of history as he prepares to face Argentina. The Bayern Munich forward has scored six goals in six games and believes victory could secure both the trophy and the Ballon d’Or.

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Yamal Leads Spain’s New Generation for World Cup Semi-Final Against France

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Lamine Yamal headlines Spain’s squad for the 2026 World Cup semi-final against France, with Barcelona teammate Eric García returning after a three-year absence and Osasuna’s Víctor Muñoz earning a surprise call-up.

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Pirlo considered for Italy role as Inter eye Spence and Roma chase Garnacho

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Andrea Pirlo has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Italy national team job, while Inter Milan turn to Djed Spence and AS Roma chase Alejandro Garnacho in the transfer market.

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Lamine Yamal’s toddler brother Keyne steals World Cup spotlight

Scaloni: From Temporary Fix to Verge of World Cup History

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Lionel Scaloni became Argentina manager as a short-term solution after the 2018 World Cup collapse. Six years later, he stands on the brink of leading the Albiceleste to a historic title defence.

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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland Analysis: Mac Allister’s Corner, Embolo’s Red and Alvarez’s Extra-Time Breakthrough

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Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals against England. Alexis Mac Allister’s tenth-minute header from a Lionel Messi corner gave Argentina the lead, but Dan Ndoye equalised in the 67th minute. The match turned when Breel Embolo received a red card for simulation in the 72nd minute, allowing Argentina to break down 10-man resistance through Julián Álvarez’s 112th-minute strike and Lautaro Martínez’s 121st-minute rebound.

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Norway 1-2 England Analysis: Bellingham’s Extra-Time Instinct, Haaland’s Silence and Tuchel’s Flawed Survival

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England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to secure a semi-final meeting with Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jude Bellingham scored both the equaliser before half-time and the winner in the additional period, while Erling Haaland was held scoreless for the first time in 16 international appearances as Thomas Tuchel’s side survived despite tactical struggles against Ståle Solbakken’s pressing system.

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Deschamps’ attacking revolution puts France on brink of historic second World Cup

Diego Forlán named interim Uruguay manager after Bielsa exit

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Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán will take temporary charge of Uruguay until March 2027, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa following the national team’s World Cup group-stage elimination.

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Kane targets World Cup and Ballon d’Or in defining week

Yamal Leads Spain’s New Generation for World Cup Semi-Final Against France

Pirlo considered for Italy role as Inter eye Spence and Roma chase Garnacho

Lamine Yamal’s toddler brother Keyne steals World Cup spotlight

Scaloni: From Temporary Fix to Verge of World Cup History

Argentina 3-1 Switzerland Analysis: Mac Allister’s Corner, Embolo’s Red and Alvarez’s Extra-Time Breakthrough

Norway 1-2 England Analysis: Bellingham’s Extra-Time Instinct, Haaland’s Silence and Tuchel’s Flawed Survival

Deschamps’ attacking revolution puts France on brink of historic second World Cup

Diego Forlán named interim Uruguay manager after Bielsa exit