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Messi's World Cup Time: A Tough Battle Through the 'Swiss Clock'
In a World Cup Round of 16 match, Argentina edged past Switzerland 1-0 thanks to a brilliant goal from Lionel Messi, advancing to the quarterfinals.
DetailsSenegal Sack Manager Thiaw After World Cup Exit
Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw following the team's elimination in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
Details'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting
Lionel Messi is set for his first match against England after Argentina beat Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals.
DetailsBellingham Reaching Heights of World Cup Legends, with Messi Next
Jude Bellingham has dazzled England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of all-time greats.
DetailsEmbolo Sent Off as Result of Mistaken Identity Rule
Switzerland's Breel Embolo becomes first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at the World Cup.
DetailsPossession Dominance Remains, But Forward Woes Persist: Can Spain Rely on 'Last-Gasp Luck' to Reach the Final?
On July 11, Beijing time, Spain narrowly defeated Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals for the second time in their history. Their trademark possession dominance, solid defense, and a last-gasp winner have fueled their title ambitions. However, the persistent inefficiency in front
DetailsDefending Champion Argentina Beats Switzerland 3-1 in Extra Time, World Top Four Reach Semifinals
In the last quarterfinal of the World Cup, defending champion Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to advance to the semifinals. For the first time in history, the top four FIFA-ranked teams—Argentina, Spain, France, and England—will compete in the semifinals.
DetailsEngland 'Got Lucky' with Disallowed Goal
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White believe England 'got lucky' after Torbjorn Heggem's second-half goal was ruled out for a foul on Elliott Anderson by Erling Haaland.
DetailsPick your England XI for World Cup semi-final
England have reached the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you select in your starting XI?
DetailsSouth Africa International Adams Dies at 25
South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, confirmed on July 11 that Jayden Adams, a midfielder for the South African national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, has died at the age of 25. The cause of death has not yet been released.
DetailsBBC to Show England's World Cup Semi-Final
England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
DetailsArgentina midfield great Rattin dies aged 89
Argentina great Antonio Rattin, whose sending-off at the 1966 World Cup led to the introduction of red and yellow cards, dies aged 89.
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