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FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (16 July, India Time): England vs Argentina set for blockbuster semi-final as Kane and Messi battle for a place in the final

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 16 July: England and Argentina will compete in a high-voltage FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match. The winner advances to face Spain in the tournament's grand final. England seeks its first final appearance since 1966, aiming for historical success. Defending champions Argentina are…

The Economic Times

England vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Argentina to face Spain in Sunday’s final after come-from-behind win over England

Evening Standard

Spain’s schools are still glossing over the Spanish civil war and the Franco dictatorship. How do we teach these crucial events properly?

The Spanish civil war lasted from 1936 to 1939, and led to the repressive Francisco Franco dictatorship, which lasted until 1975. Today, 90 years after the war broke out, it remains a traumatic, controversial part of Spain’s collective memory, and still weighs heavily on ideological and political debates.

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FIFA World Cup SF: Messi set for first-ever England clash as defending champions Argentina chase final berth

The 39-year-old has previously faced Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, Italy, Spain and France during his glittering career, but England remained the only major football power missing from his international resume.

The Economic Times

Confused about your building’s energy performance? Here’s how to understand Europe’s new labels

Imagine an apartment that could be teleported across Europe. In Spain, its energy certificate might read D. In Germany, the same apartment could earn a C on a scale that runs to H. In Brussels, it might land on B, one of more than 15 subclasses. In the Netherlands, where…

The Conversation

Bellingham-Messi duel to shape World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina

England's Jude Bellingham and Argentina legend Lionel Messi have both been inspirational in carrying their teams to the World Cup semi-finals. As they go head-to-head on Wednesday in Messi's first-ever encounter with the Three Lions, the battle of the two No.10s could be pivotal in deciding who goes on to…

France 24

Sixty years after rivalry took root, England and Argentina duel for place in final

The rivalry between England and Argentina is firmly rooted in the 1966 World Cup. Sixty years later, the two meet to compete for a place in the final against Spain on Sunday.

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England v Argentina confirmed line-ups: Who starts World Cup semi-final?

Morgan Rogers, Reece James and Djed Spence are set to start for England against Argentina, with the winner advancing to play Spain in Sunday’s final

The Independent UK

Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L’Équipe dish out the twos

In today’s Football Daily: Spain put the pain on France

The Guardian - UK

Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson to discuss Spain’s stunning win over France. Should Didier Deschamps have started with three in midfield? Why did France’s stars play so poorly? And can anyone stop Spain winning a second World Cup?

The Independent UK

SI:AM | More Trouble for Clippers as Adam Silver Gives Kawhi Leonard Update

The league is reportedly looking into additional allegations of salary cap circumvention.

Sports Illustrated

Lamine Yamal’s home ‘targeted by burglars’ hours after Spain reach World Cup final

Lamine Yamal starred in Spain’s semi-final win over France on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Neanderthals nearly disappeared 75,000 years ago, but one small group in France repopulated Europe

For a long time, the last Neanderthals in Europe were pictured as a genetically diverse bunch, scattered across the continent right up until they disappeared. New DNA evidence tells a very different story. Researchers have found that Neanderthals actually went through a severe population crash around 75,000 years ago, one…

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup: What triggered campaign against Lionel Messi and Argentina

An online petition demands Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup due to alleged FIFA favouritism. Millions have signed the petition, citing perceived bias towards Lionel Messi and his team. Critics point to controversial refereeing decisions and VAR reviews in several matches. Argentina's coach dismisses these claims, calling them baseless accusations…

The Times of India

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Euronews

Spain inflation holds at 3.2% in June despite higher electricity prices

INE confirms June annual inflation at 3.2%. Dearer electricity after the end of reduced VAT offset cheaper fuel, while core inflation fell to 2.9%.

Sports Illustrated

Didier Deschamps Pointing Finger at Referee Masks Real Reason France Lost to Spain

The 2018 champion exited the 2026 tournament with a whimper.

Radio France Internationale

French fans come to terms with World Cup exit after Spain defeat

French supporters who had travelled to Dallas for the semi-final against Spain left the stadium disappointed, but admitting grudging respect for a well-organised opponent. There was little appetite for excuses and gratitude towards Didier Deschamps – as well as curiosity over what's to come when France legend Zinedine Zidane steps…

France 24

Spain dominate France and advance to World Cup final

It was France's biggest hurdle at the World Cup – a team they haven't beaten since 2017. For Les Bleus, that streak continues as Spain outclassed Didier Deschamps' side with a 2-0 win in Dallas. The 2010 champions will now get a chance to add a second star to their…

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Evening Standard

Seven British nationals killed in Spanish wildfires, police say

Among those confirmed dead is a 93-year-old British woman.

The Independent UK

Spanish authorities identify all 13 victims of deadly southern fire

Spanish authorities have identified all 13 victims of a devastating fire in a remote expat community in southern Spain

Evening Standard

Why can't Michael Oliver referee the World Cup final?

FIFA’s conflict-of-interest rules mean the Englishman is barred from overseeing Sunday’s showpiece

The Guardian - UK

‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain

French media wrote of the disappointing World Cup semi-final, praising Spain’s performance while struggling to comprehend their team’s fall

The Independent UK

How Spain tactically EXPOSED France

Spain have sent tournament favourites France crashing out of the World Cup at the semi-final stage, but how did they stop the best attack at the tournament from mustering more than just three shots on target all game? Archie Corbett explains how Spain suffocated France when they tried to build…

France 24

Golden era ends for Deschamps’ France as Midas touch deserts Les Bleus

France’s crushing semi-final defeat at the hands of their nemesis Spain adds a bitter endnote to Didier Deschamps’ record-setting tenure with Les Bleus. But the coach with the Midas touch will be remembered above all as the manager who led France to their second World Cup title in 2018, two…

The Guardian - US

Lethal Spain execute plan to perfection on way to World Cup final

Brilliant buildup play has often withered but control and flawless execution overcame France’s more variable chaos

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