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Spain legend Iker Casillas takes aim at Argentina before 2026 World Cup final: ‘There will be no fourth star’
Before the final between Spain and Argentina, Iker Casillas commented the winner. After more than a month of competition, the 2026 World Cup final was set with Spain and Argentina reaching the tournament’s biggest stage. Moments after Argentina defeated England, Iker Casillas shared a message about the upcoming final. Casillas posted: “ There won’t be a fourth ⭐️, Argentina! We’re going for our second!! Come on, Spain! This Sunday it’s the Finalissima… and the World Cup! Get both trophies...
Cuti Romero fires back at Gary Neville after Argentina’s World Cup win over England: ‘I hope I’m not that stupid when I retire’
After his scrutiny over Argentina's centerbacks, Cristian Romero replied to England leveng Gary Neville: "'I hope I'm not that stupid when I retire." Gary Neville emerged as one of the most vocal pundits in the buildup to England ‘s highly anticipated semifinal clash against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup , directing specific scrutiny toward the Argentine defensive line. After successfully securing their ticket to the final, Cristian “ Cuti ” Romero delivered a stinging response to the former...
Lionel Messi reaches 12 goal contributions in a single World Cup, surpasses Kylian Mbappé and chases Just Fontaine’s legendary record
Argentina beat England with assists from Lionel Messi to surpass Kylian Mbappé. The World Cup semifinal brought more history for Argentina as Lionel Messi recorded two assists in the 2-1 victory over England, taking his total to 12 goal contributions in the tournament. He surpassed Kylian Mbappé and now trails only Just Fontaine’s legendary record. With England leading 1-0 late in the match, Argentina played a short corner that found Messi. The forward laid the ball back to Enzo Fernández...
Lionel Messi praises Argentina’s mentality after reaching another World Cup final: ‘This group never stopped believing’
After reaching another World Cup final, Lionel Messi shared words of appraisal to his Argentina teammates: "This group never stopped believing." Lionel Messi delivered yet another masterclass at the 2026 FIFA World Cup , orchestrating Argentina ‘s high-stakes semifinal comeback against England with a pair of brilliant assists to punch the Albiceleste’s ticket to the final. Following the emotional victory in Atlanta, the Argentina icon was quick to praise his squad’s relentless drive to turn th...
Lionel Messi set to do what no soccer legend has ever done in World Cup history with third final start
By punch-packing a ticket to his third career World Cup final, Lionel Messi is poised to establish an unprecedented landmark in the history of international soccer. Lionel Messi has once again defied Father Time, delivering a masterclass against England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. By matching up against Spain next Sunday, the legendary Argentine playmaker is poised to participate in his third career World Cup final, positioning himself to achieve a milestone unmatched in the history...
England captain Harry Kane devastated after World Cup loss to Argentina: ‘To fall short like we did today is just gutting’
It was a dramatic semifinal of the 2026 World Cup for England, with Harry Kane feeling gutted for how they lost to Argentina. It seemed like the 2026 World Cup final was going to feature England after they held the lead late in the second half, but Argentina completed another comeback to earn a 2-1 victory. After the loss, Harry Kane described his emotions. Kane said: “We played a good game the large majority of it. When we went 1-0 up we seemed to try and hold on, which at this level is ...
Argentina hero Lautaro Martinez fights back tears after England win: ‘I always dreamed of this goal’
Argentina completed an incredible comeback against England, with a late Lautaro Martinez goal securing their place in the final against Spain. Argentina secured a great 2-1 victory over England in the closing stages and booked their place in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. Lautaro Martinez was the hero off the bench for Argentina, and he didn’t hold back on the emotion of the moment after the final whistle. “ This is huge. I always dreamed of scoring this goal. My mom, from the da...
Argentina beat England 2-1 with late goals to reach the final
Argentina came back with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to beat England 2-1. With just one spot left in the 2026 World Cup final to be decided, the match between England and Argentina became a historic moment for both teams, with Argentina completing a 2-1 late comeback with goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez . In the first half, not much occurred, with both teams committing many fouls and focusing more on stopping their opponents than creating chances. Lo...
Video: Lautaro Martinez scores after Lionel Messi assist to complete Argentina’s comeback vs England
With a great assist from Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez scored a header to complete Argentina's comeback in the 2026 World Cup semifinals against England. Argentina and England battled in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal clash on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Fueled by a pinpoint, right-footed cross from Lionel Messi , Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal to complete a stunning, stoppage-time comeback for the Albiceleste . England broke the ice in the 55th m...
Lionel Messi breaks another World Cup record after producing assist milestone no player has matched
With the final now waiting against Spain, the legendary forward has added another remarkable achievement to a tournament already filled with records and historic performances. Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the history books on soccer’s biggest stage, producing another unforgettable World Cup moment during Argentina ’s dramatic semifinal victory over England. With the final now waiting against Spain, the legendary forward has added another remarkable achievement to a tournament already fill...
Spain vs Argentina: Date, kickoff time and venue for the 2026 World Cup Final
Argentina produced a spectacular comeback to defeat England and secure their place in the final against Spain. Spain and Argentina both booked their place in the 2026 World Cup final, closing out the semifinal round and setting up a heavyweight rematch of sorts on football’s biggest stage. The date, kickoff time, and venue for the match have already been confirmed. Spain got the semifinal round underway with a 2-0 win over France at Dallas Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from ...
France vs England: Date, kick-off time and venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match
Although all the attention is focused on the 2026 World Cup final, France and England will play in the third-place match. With the tournament nearing its end, the date, kick-off time, and venue for the match have already been confirmed. Despite beginning the 2026 World Cup as clear title contenders, France were defeated by Spain, surprising everyone. Although this is a huge blow to their ambitions, they are still competing for a place on the podium. However, Didier Deschamps will not have an e...
France legend Thierry Henry explains why Spain deserved the win: ‘We couldn’t take the ball off them’
Despite France arriving as the clear favorites, they were convincingly defeated by Spain. After failing to reach the 2026 World Cup final, French legend Thierry Henry analyzed their defeat, making it clear the tactical reason why their opponents came away with the victory. France came into the 2026 World Cup semifinal as the clear favorites to reach the final. However, Spain managed to surprise them, limiting their attacking threat and cruising to a comfortable victory. As a result, the critic...
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves his mark on 2026 World Cup with incredible Spain feat Kylian Mbappe couldn’t match
Cristiano Ronaldo may have seen Portugal’s 2026 World Cup journey end earlier than he hoped, but the legendary forward still managed to leave behind a remarkable mark against one of the tournament’s strongest sides. Cristiano Ronaldo may have seen Portugal’s 2026 World Cup journey end earlier than he hoped, but the legendary forward still managed to leave behind a remarkable mark against one of the tournament’s strongest sides. While Portugal’s journey ended earlier than hoped and Kylian ...
Why isn’t Nico O’Reilly starting for England against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
Nico O'Reilly has been shockingly dropped from England's starting lineup to face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Nico O’Reilly entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of England ‘s most highly anticipated young talents, following a string of stellar, breakout performances under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. However, for Wednesday’s blockbuster semifinal clash against Argentina , the versatile defender has been surprisingly excluded from the starting eleven . O’Reilly will b...
Why isn’t Rodrigo De Paul starting for Argentina against England at the 2026 World Cup?
Rodrigo De Paul has been left out of the starting lineup for the semifinal against England, raising questions about one of Lionel Messi’s most trusted teammates. Argentina is one win away from another World Cup final, but one of Lionel Scaloni’s biggest selection calls has already become a major talking point. Rodrigo De Paul has been left out of the starting lineup for the semifinal against England, raising questions about one of Lionel Messi’s most trusted teammates. Argentina enters th...
Why isn’t Marcus Rashford starting for England against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
With a place in the final at stake, supporters are eager to learn why one of England's most recognizable attacking players is not in line to start such an important fixture. England is set for a huge 2026 World Cup semifinal against Argentina , but Marcus Rashford will begin the match on the bench , prompting plenty of questions ahead of kick-off. With a place in the final at stake, supporters are eager to learn why one of England’s most recognizable attacking players is not in line to start s...
Kylian Mbappe completes second trophyless season: How many have Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo suffered in their careers?
Compared with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose careers have become synonymous with winning, Mbappe now faces growing questions about whether this difficult spell is merely a temporary setback or the beginning of a larger challenge. Kylian Mbappe ‘s latest season has ended without a major trophy for either club or country , placing the Real Madrid and France superstar in unfamiliar territory. Compared with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo , whose careers have become synonymous with w...
Why isn’t Noni Madueke starting for England against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
England face Argentina in a match with a great deal of soccer and geopolitical history. As one of the most anticipated games, both teams are expected to field their strongest starting lineup. However, head coach Thomas Tuchel has surprisingly left Noni Madueke on the bench. After a hard-fought match against Norway, England face Argentina in a clash filled with soccer and geopolitical history. Looking to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup final, both teams seemed destined to make very few cha...
Are Harry Kane and Lionel Messi playing? England vs Argentina confirmed lineups for the 2026 World Cup semifinal
England and Argentina clash in a crucial 2026 World Cup semifinal, with Spain waiting to find out their opponent in the final. The second semifinal of the 2026 World Cup takes place at Atlanta Stadium, where England and Argentina meet for the tournament’s second and final spot in Sunday’s showpiece, where Spain await for their rival. Argentina reached this stage by beating Switzerland in the overtime of the quarterfinals, a result that kept the defending champions’ title defense alive and...
Why isn’t Bukayo Saka starting for England against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
Set to face Argentina for the 2026 World Cup semifinals, Bukayo Saka has been dropped from England's starting lineup. England is set to battle long-time rival Argentina on Wednesday, July 15th, at Atlanta Stadium in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal. With a coveted spot in the championship match on the line, Bukayo Saka ‘s absence from the starting lineup has quickly emerged as the biggest pre-match storyline . Saka will begin the match on the bench due to a purely tactical adju...
Why isn’t Lautaro Martinez starting for Argentina against England at the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina face England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, where Lautaro Martinez will begin the match on the bench. Argentina continue their title defense and now face England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup at Atlanta Stadium. For this crucial game, coach Lionel Scaloni once again opted to leave Lautaro Martinez on the bench. For the third straight knockout match , Martinez will watch from the bench as Argentina kick off, with Julian Alvarez set to partner Lionel Messi up f...
Why isn’t Jarell Quansah playing for England against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
England face the biggest challenge of the 2026 World Cup, as they take on Argentina in the semifinal. Making the situation even more complicated, head coach Thomas Tuchel will not be able to count on Jarell Quansah for the second consecutive game. Despite having been full of criticism, England have remained one of the hardest teams to beat at the 2026 World Cup . Being solid in defense, they managed to reach the semifinals, where they will face Argentina . In a match full of history, the Three...
World Cup Recap: Spain Smothers France in Dallas to Book Spot in World Cup Final
Adrian Sousa from Rabona TV breaks down Spain's tactical masterclass to silence Kylian Mbappé and France 2-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup Final. The unstoppable force of France’s star-studded attack has collided head-on with an immovable Spanish wall, and the immovable object prevailed in spectacular fashion. On the latest edition of Rabona TV, host Adrian Sousa breaks down a absolute tactical masterclass in Dallas as La Roja completely dismantled pre-tournament favorites France 2-0 to punch th...
How to watch England vs Argentina in USA: 2026 World Cup Semi-Final, Live Stream, TV & Preview
England will square off against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semifinal. Here's everything you need to know to watch the game live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch England vs Argentina on US television and via legal streaming: WHO England vs Argentina WHAT 2026 World Cup WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Wednesday, July 15, 2026 WHERE Fubo , DirecTV Stream , Sling , Peacock Premium , FOX, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV ...
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