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Lionel Messi (top) of Argentina celebrates victory after the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua)

Lautaro's late winner sinks England and sends Messi-inspired Argentina into World Cup final

Thursday, July 16, 2026
A clash of generations: Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham prepare to lead Argentina and England into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with a place in the final at stake.

Messi vs Bellingham: A World Cup semi-final between two footballing generations

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
France will face Spain on Tuesday in Dallas, while defending champions Argentina, ranked second, meet fourth-ranked England on Wednesday in Atlanta.

History as FIFA's top four ranked nations meet in World Cup semis

Monday, July 13, 2026
England's Harry Kane (R) and Jude Bellingham celebrate after the quarterfinal against Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Miami Stadium, the United States, July 11, 2026. (Xinhua)

England and Argentina prevail in extra time to book semi-final clash

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Ousmane Dembele (top) of France celebrates scoring with his teammates during the quarter-final match between France and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium. (Xinhua)

France end Morocco's fairytale as Mbappe delivers once again

Friday, July 10, 2026
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Has the Messi-Ronaldo debate finally been settled?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat Egypt

Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Lionel Messi inspired an extraordinary turnaround, setting up the first goal before scoring the equaliser . (Xinhua)

Messi leads Argentina's stunning comeback to beat Egypt

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland is seen during their Group I match against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haaland scored twice against Brazil to send Norway into the quarter finals. (Xinhua photo)

Haaland double kicks Brazil out of the World Cup and sends Norway into the quarterfinals

Monday, July 06, 2026
Cape Verde players have shown remarkable defensive organisation. Internet

Expanded World Cup has opened the door–now Africa must walk through it

Friday, July 03, 2026
Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Senegal at the World Cup (Xinxua photo)

Mbappe double fires France into World Cup last 16

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates his goal during their Group J match against Jordan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium. (Photo by Xinhua)

Messi makes World Cup history as Austria, Algeria advance after six-goal thriller

Sunday, June 28, 2026