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Hope of seeing Messi at World Cup fuels ticket hunt for Argentines

Less than 10 hours after arriving in Atlanta from Buenos Aires, Facundo Mey and Malena Riesgo were pounding the streets sporting their Argentina shirts on a quest for tickets for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between their home country and England.

Radio France Internationale

Fans say time for ‘Hand of God’ revenge as England set for Argentina semi-final

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Argentina would be ‘fuelled by history’ in Wednesday’s game in Atlanta.

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel trusts England’s ‘special breed’ to find a way past Messi’s Argentina

Head coach praises his players’ ability to rise to the occasion and ‘put on a fight’ against the defending champions in the semi-final on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

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England vs. Argentina—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

There will be no love lost when the Three Lions take on the holders with a World Cup final berth at stake.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. England: World Cup Semifinal

Lionel Scaloni is reportedly weighing up a midfield change for a mammoth duel in Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026: England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final

It is the first competitive meeting of the sides since the 2002 World Cup and the fixture conjures so many memories, from Diego Maradona and the 'Hand of God' in 1986, to David Beckham's red card after tangling with Diego Simeone in 1998, while also thrusting the lingering sovereignty dispute…

The Economic Times

Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi? ITV pundit issues verdict on who is the better player

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Kylian Mbappé ready for France’s World Cup semifinal against Spain after ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 winner predictions astrology, numerology, nine AI models, supercomputer combined: France, Argentina, England, Spain? Who will win football's ultimate prize?

France, Spain, England, Argentina - who will win FIFA World Cup 2026? We have predictions based on astrology, numerology, nine AI models, and supercomputer.

The Economic Times

‘For Diego’: spectre of Maradona looms over Argentina ahead of England clash

The image of the national icon has been ever present through this World Cup, in banners and songs and memory. It adds a fresh layer to Wednesday’s semi-final

The Guardian - US

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

The Guardian - UK

Is FIFA Rigging the World Cup for Messi? Referee Ismail Elfath's England Semi-Final Appointment Raises Eyebrows

FIFA's choice of Ismail Elfath as referee for the England vs Argentina semi-final has sparked conspiracy theories, given his history with Messi's teams and recent controversial officiating decisions.

International Business Times UK

England vs. Argentina: Complete Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Clash

The two great rivals have not met in over 20 years.

Sports Illustrated

Stopping Messi and embracing shot at history: Five key talking points before England v Argentina blockbuster

England’s clash against Argentina promises to be a thrilling contest - here’s five talking points ahead of the match...

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Why the England v Argentina referee could be a good omen for Lionel Messi

American official Ismael Elfath has been appointed as the referee for England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. This could be a good omen for Argentine superstar Lionel Messi , as Elfath was the referee when Messi’s Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup, while he has also been…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer urges Scots to back England against Argentina in World Cup semi-final

KEIR Starmer has said he would “very much encourage” Scotland and Wales fans to get behind and support England in their World Cup semi-final…

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Contenders

The top scorer race in North America is unlikely anything ever seen before in the world’s biggest tournament.

The National (Scotland)

Tory councillor fumes at 'idiot' Scots supporting Argentina in England semi-final

A TORY councillor has fumed at “idiot” Scots who are too “blinkered” to support England in the World Cup semi-final and are instead cheering…

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Kylian Mbappe Injury Status Confirmed for France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal

The Frenchman spent time away from the main training group on Monday.

Euronews

Hundreds of Peruvians name child 'Haaland' as World Cup reaches registry offices

Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker's surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country's favourite football names.

Evening Standard

Can England beat Argentina? Experts predict World Cup semi-final clash

One of football’s fiercest rivalries is renewed as Spain await the winners

The Guardian - UK

World Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career

Harry Kane is driven by a sense of destiny but to be remembered as an all-time great outside England requires big-game performances

Evening Standard

Who is England vs Argentina referee? Lionel Messi reunited with familiar face in semi-final

World Cup official has previously refereed Argentina stars who play for Inter Miami in MLS

Sports Illustrated

Matching World Cup Teams With NFL Squads: Why England Is the Seahawks of Soccer

Soccer has taken over the United States this summer, inviting natural comparisons to America's version of football.

The Independent UK

The most exclusive thing about England’s face-off with Argentina

Lionel Messi – perhaps the greatest footballer of all time – has done lots of things. He’s Argentina’s youngest and oldest goal scorer; he holds the record for World Cup goals; and he’s won the Ballon d’Or more than anyone else, a record eight times. But he’s never played against…

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