Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 39
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'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?. England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat.
Defeat will 'haunt' England as history repeats itself
Defeat will 'haunt' England as history repeats itself. England defender Dan Burn says the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina will haunt him.
Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat. Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.
Thomas Tuchel accepts responsibility after substitutions backfire in England defeat
Thomas Tuchel accepts responsibility after substitutions backfire in England defeat. Head coach has no regrets but admits he will be judged Bellingham appears to strike Argentina’s Barco on head Thomas Tuchel shouldered the blame for England becoming far too passive after taking the lead as Argentina ended his team’s World Cup dream with a dramatic late comeback.
'He was my biggest fan' - BBC pundit Richards' father dies
'He was my biggest fan' - BBC pundit Richards' father dies. Micah Richards pays tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on air for England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina
'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.
Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high'
Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high'. The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.
'Gutted!' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit
'Gutted!' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit. England captain Harry Kane gives his analysis on their defeat against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium.
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final. Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.
Argentina celebrate progressing to World Cup final
Argentina celebrate progressing to World Cup final. Defending champions Argentina celebrate at full time, after beating England 2-1 to make it through to their second successive World Cup final.
England 1-2 Argentina: World Cup semi-final player ratings
England 1-2 Argentina: World Cup semi-final player ratings. Lionel Messi was at his effervescent best while Harry Kane struggled to make an impact Jordan Pickford Had little chance with either goal.
Fernandez fires in equaliser for Argentina
Fernandez fires in equaliser for Argentina. Enzo Fernandez equalises for Argentina against England in the 2026 World Cup semi final at the Atlanta Stadium.
Argentina’s late double breaks England hearts in dramatic World Cup semi-final
Argentina’s late double breaks England hearts in dramatic World Cup semi-final. England hearts broken after turnaround in Atlanta In pictures: our pick of the best big-match images England’s destiny is tournament heartbreak.
Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final
Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final. Substitute Lautaro Martinez is in the right place at the right time to head home Lionel Messi's 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final at the expense of England.
Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC
Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC. Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV.
Gordon puts England ahead against Argentina
Gordon puts England ahead against Argentina. Anthony Gordon puts England 1-0 up against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium.
England and Argentina national anthems drowned out
England and Argentina national anthems drowned out. Both England and Argentina's national anthems are drowned out by crowd noise, before the teams kick off their 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium.
Rate the players as England face Argentina
Rate the players as England face Argentina. Rate the England and Argentina players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
Kylian Mbappé feels sands of time shifting as France suffer fresh World Cup angst
Kylian Mbappé feels sands of time shifting as France suffer fresh World Cup angst. France’s captain has played with a sense of unfinished business but he will be 31 when the next World Cup begins It was only last month that Kylian Mbappé suggested all roads may lead to Florida.
Nobby Stiles died with brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, coroner rules
Nobby Stiles died with brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, coroner rules. England World Cup winner died in 2020 but his death was never reported by authorities to the coroner’s office England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner has ruled.
Hibs to face Kosovan side Malisheva in Europe
Hibs to face Kosovan side Malisheva in Europe. Hibernian will face Malisheva in the second round of Conference League qualifying later this month after the Kosovan outfit beat Albanian side Vllaznia 6-2 on aggregate.
Headers caused Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds
Headers caused Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds. England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.
Where did it go wrong for France against Spain – and what comes next?
Where did it go wrong for France against Spain – and what comes next?. Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé blew teams away in the early rounds of the World Cup but France had no answers when faced with Spain’s tactical superiority By Get French Football News For the last few weeks, France had seemed destined to reach their third straight World Cup final, but in the end they were overrun by a more tactically coherent Spain team in the semi-finals.
Fifa hit by injunction in Germany over World Cup ticket resale prices
Fifa hit by injunction in Germany over World Cup ticket resale prices. Fifa did not appear before court in Frankfurt Governing body receives 15% commission from buyer and seller Fifa has been hit with an injunction by a German court ordering it to stop “manipulative processes” in the sale of World Cup tickets.
Duran can be second Maeda for Celtic - O'Neill
Duran can be second Maeda for Celtic - O'Neill. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes new signing Camilo Duran has similar attributes to influential forward Daizen Maeda after the club's summer signing scored in a friendly defeat by Sporting.
Cardiff to appeal dismissed £100m Sala claim
Cardiff to appeal dismissed £100m Sala claim. Cardiff City will appeal against a French judge's decision to throw out the club's claim for more than £100m in compensation following the death of footballer Emiliano Sala.
Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph
Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph. ‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that you have to be out by 5pm.
Morecambe first club to face action from regulator
Morecambe first club to face action from regulator. The independent football regulator issues a warning to Morecambe after their owners fail to respond to requests for information.
More than the Score
More than the Score. European champions Spain produce a masterclass to beat France in their semi-final
‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain
‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain. L’Équipe laments ‘mentally sunk’ players iin Dallas Ouest France front page reads: ‘End of American dream’ French fans’ expectations of their national team had been at an all-time high: a semi-final on Bastille Day, Kylian Mbappé a hero, a squad unbeaten.
Fans in Mexico, Canada and the US: have you enjoyed hosting the World Cup?
Fans in Mexico, Canada and the US: have you enjoyed hosting the World Cup?. What will be your enduring memory of the tournament?
Coventry close on £17m Switzerland defender Amenda
Coventry close on £17m Switzerland defender Amenda. Coventry City close in on a deal worth more than £17m for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Aurele Amenda.
Bournemouth in talks for Benfica defender Silva
Bournemouth in talks for Benfica defender Silva. Bournemouth enter talks to sign Benfica and Portugal defender Antonio Silva as Marcos Senesi's replacement.
‘I root for underdogs’: football fans who don’t support their home country
‘I root for underdogs’: football fans who don’t support their home country. Not everyone supports the country where they were born or grew up.
We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni
We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England.
Even at 39, Lionel Messi can still hurt England with his sprinting ability
Even at 39, Lionel Messi can still hurt England with his sprinting ability. The Argentina captain conserves his energy for bursts in key moments and his top speed compares favourably with his contemporaries England’s defenders will face an extreme challenge when they come up against Lionel Messi in their World Cup semi-final.
The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup
The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup. Enrique Macaya Marquez has covered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.
Rangers in talks with Leicester over Mavididi - gossip
Rangers in talks with Leicester over Mavididi - gossip. Rangers in talks with Leicester winger, Scotland defender could head south and Celtic among clubs interested in Utrecht forward.
What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?. England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998.
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 38
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 38. Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney. Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
All of Argentina's goals from the World Cup so far
All of Argentina's goals from the World Cup so far. Watch all 17 of Argentina's goals from World Cup 2026 on their way to the semi-final, where they face England.
England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality. England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.
I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer. England's defeat to Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.
Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi. England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
‘It means love’: Scottish World Cup fans celebrate Boston with orange traffic cone
‘It means love’: Scottish World Cup fans celebrate Boston with orange traffic cone. ‘Boston cone’ arrives to fanfare in first-class seat from Glasgow before planned trip to raise money for mental health Fresh off its first-class flight from Glasgow, it received a reception befitting a visiting dignitary: a bagpiper in full regalia playing inside Boston Logan international airport.
Thomas Tuchel: ‘Argentina will be fuelled by history – but we are ready’
Thomas Tuchel: ‘Argentina will be fuelled by history – but we are ready’. Falklands conflict adds ‘emotional’ edge to semi-final Manager has ‘no problem’ with Bellingham after outburst Thomas Tuchel believes England will face an Argentina team “fuelled by history” in their World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
End of incredible Deschamps era as France exit World Cup with a whimper
End of incredible Deschamps era as France exit World Cup with a whimper. Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.
Will Scots back Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?
Will Scots back Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?. As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes. The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.
Spain into World Cup final after victory over France
Spain into World Cup final after victory over France. Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.
Football Extra: Readers' World Cup memorabilia
Football Extra: Readers' World Cup memorabilia. Football extra readers share their memorabilia from World Cups ranging from 1966 to 2010, including mascots, tickets, programmes, coin collections and even vuvuzelas.
Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip
Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip. Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.
Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups
Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups. Dundee United and fellow Premiership side Falkirk’s hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were beaten by lower-league opponents.
Spain reach World Cup final after Oyarzabal and Porro sink sorry France
Spain reach World Cup final after Oyarzabal and Porro sink sorry France. Consider this a spectacular telling-off for anyone tempted to cast Spain as underdogs.
Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France
Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France. Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.
Porro doubles Spain's lead over France
Porro doubles Spain's lead over France. Pedro Porro plays a one-two with Dani Olmo and doubles Spain's lead against France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic
Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic. Leeds United agree a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.
Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina
Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina. Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal. Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.
Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard
Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard. Chelsea agree a deal worth about £850,000 to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard.
Celtic's McGregor keen to build with O'Neill despite exit talk
Celtic's McGregor keen to build with O'Neill despite exit talk. Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.
Tom Cruise among names set to take part in World Cup closing ceremony
Tom Cruise among names set to take part in World Cup closing ceremony. Mission: Impossible star to appear in a pre-game show that will also feature Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, Fifa announced on Tuesday.
Parkinson eyes progress as Wrexham meet top clubs
Parkinson eyes progress as Wrexham meet top clubs. Wrexham are set for a quartet of friendlies against Premier League opponents with Phil Parkinson confident his side will be better prepared for the Championship in 2026-27 than they were last season.
Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea
Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea. Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.
Manchester United close to agreeing club-record sale of Melvine Malard to Chelsea
Manchester United close to agreeing club-record sale of Melvine Malard to Chelsea. Fee for forward could be as high as £850,000 The 26-year-old has one year remaining on contract Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign the France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United for a fee that would be a club-record sale.
Ex-Premier League player pulled braid out of woman's head
Ex-Premier League player pulled braid out of woman's head. Former Premier League winger Jordon Ibe admits assaulting his former partner.
Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks
Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks. Do the World Cup semi-final line-ups show the world’s best attacking talent plays outside the Premier League?
Lionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura
Lionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura. The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-genius Wednesday night, Atlanta Stadium, 101 games down, three left to play, and finally it makes sense.
Huge haul of fake Scotland and England football strips seized in raid
Huge haul of fake Scotland and England football strips seized in raid. The trading standards seizure in Edinburgh found about 58,000 strips and is estimated to be one of the largest of its kind in the UK.
The agony and ecstasy of World Cup penalty shootouts – in pictures
The agony and ecstasy of World Cup penalty shootouts – in pictures. Ever since France midfielder Alain Giresse struck the World Cup’s first shootout penalty in 1982, a total of 342 players have stepped up to face the goalkeeper for the most nerve wracking test in football.
Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit
Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit. Manchester United sign veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his contract expires at Leeds.
What's next at Liverpool for Argentina's proven winner Mac Allister?
What's next at Liverpool for Argentina's proven winner Mac Allister?. After a poor season at Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister is back thriving for Argentina - so what does his future look like at Anfield?
Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final
Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final. His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.
Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi. Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina.
World Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career
World Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career. The striker is driven by a sense of destiny but to be remembered as an all-time great outside England requires big-game performances Five days to win the Ballon d’Or.
Norway turn World Cup heartbreak into celebration as huge crowds pack Oslo
Norway turn World Cup heartbreak into celebration as huge crowds pack Oslo. Squad perform one last ‘Viking row’ on palace steps Parade briefly halted by low-hanging overhead cables More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of Oslo, Norway’s capital, to give their team a warm welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration.
Murphy on verge of joining Brighton from Newcastle
Murphy on verge of joining Brighton from Newcastle. Republic of Ireland international Emily Murphy is on the verge of joining Women’s Super League club Brighton.
The origin story of France star Michael Olise
The origin story of France star Michael Olise begins much closer to home than you might think.