Argentina fan swarmed by England supporters in central London rescued by police Dozens of police officers surrounded the fan before bundling him into a van The Independent UK · Jul 16
Where is the next World Cup 2030? Which countries are hosting? The World Cup is getting even bigger in four years’ time Evening Standard · Jul 16
Starmer blasts Argentina stars in banner storm: 'World Cup might not be ours but Falklands are' ‘Our commitment to the Falklands will never waver,’ says Downing Street in wake of growing row over post-match celebrations Evening Standard · Jul 16
Thomas Tuchel vs Gareth Southgate: How their defensive subs compare in England exits Three Lions’ quest to end 60 years of hurt continues after heartbreaking World Cup defeat Evening Standard · Jul 16
FIFA World Cup 2026: Is Argentina about to bury the 'Curse of Tilcara' forever? Viral legend returns as champions storm into final Argentina's potential World Cup victory revives the 'Curse of Tilcara' folklore. This legend claims a broken promise from 1986 led to decades of football heartbreak. Fans believe a 2018 visit by some players finally lifted the supposed curse. AI fact-checking suggests historical basis but denies a mystical pact. The debate… The Economic Times · Jul 16
Downing Street hits back after Falklands World Cup banner sparks row with Argentina IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 16
‘Couldn’t Imagine’—Robert Lewandowski Reveals Motives for Chicago Fire, MLS Move The Polish striker is set to begin his first chapter outside of European soccer. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16
Thomas Tuchel’s team never had us dreaming, and at no point during this World Cup did it ever feel like it was ‘Coming Home’ England never properly got going at World Cup 2026 with a semi-final feeling almost like an overachievement FourFourTwo · Jul 16
Ed Davey calls for Argentina World Cup ban over Falkland Islands statement LibDem leader Ed Davey has called for Argentina players to be banned from the World Cup final after they were seen holing up a banner about the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
No 10 backs calls for Fifa probe after Argentina players wave Falklands banner It came as the World Cup holders beat England 2-1 on Wednesday night. Evening Standard · Jul 16
The remarkable photos of Lionel Messi and baby Lamine Yamal as pair prepare to clash in World Cup final An infant Yamal was photographed alongside the man he succeeded as Barcelona’s star in 2007 The Independent UK · Jul 16
Argentina face disciplinary action over Falkland Islands banner after beating England Argentina face disciplinary action over Falkland Islands banner after beating England The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Cape Verde star’s dream summer continues with Champions League qualification heroics Defender's fairytale goes on after starring for the Blue Sharks at the World Cup FourFourTwo · Jul 16
My smart ring revealed exactly what watching the World Cup semi-final does to your body I didn't move from the sofa, but the Oura Ring 5 thought otherwise T3 · Jul 16
The Independent UK · Jul 16 ‘World Cup might not be ours but the Falklands definitely are’, says defiant No 10 after Argentina banner row Downing Street called for Fifa probe after Argentina players held up a banner that read ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’, which translates to ‘The Falkland Islands are Argentinian’ after their victory over England
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16 England v India: second men’s one-day cricket international – as it happened Joe Root denied a hundred but masterclass eases England to a four-wicket victory at Sophia Gardens and levels the series
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Craig Gordon retires from football after making Scotland World Cup squad at 43 Gordon was named in Scotland’s World Cup squad at the age of 43
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Argentina midfielder defends Malvinas banner after World Cup win: ‘A sad part of our history’ Argentina’s Leandro Paredes said his side had been spurred on by the territorial dispute and that the game was ‘not just a football match’
The Independent UK · Jul 16 World Cup Golden Boot race: Do goals scored in third place play-off count? There are just two games left to be played at the 2026 World Cup , with England facing France in the third place play-off on Saturday before Spain take on defending champions Argentina in the final on Sunday. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are currently tied in the race for…
The Economic Times · Jul 16 World Cup glory hinges on collective effort: Former hockey player Sardar Singh Former captain Sardar Singh expressed confidence in the Indian men's hockey team's recent performance gains. He believes consistent team effort will be crucial for success at upcoming major tournaments. The FIH Pro League provided valuable opportunities to assess the entire core group of players. Developing junior talent remains a central…
FourFourTwo · Jul 16 'Lionel Messi, fake LEFT, dive RIGHT': How Jordan Pickford would've dived had England made it to a penalty shootout vs Argentina England's goalkeeper was fully prepared for a potential penalty shootout in the World Cup semi-final.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 ‘We Couldn’t Lose’—Lionel Messi Reveals Key to Argentina’s Mentality, Ability to Win The World Cup holders battled into another final after a stunning comeback in Atlanta beat England.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 In 60 years of hurt, this is one of England’s most painful World Cup defeats COMMENT: England’s World Cup exits often come with a sense of injustice, that somehow the footballing gods conspired against them, writes Lawrence Ostlere. Not this time
Evening Standard · Jul 16 New footage suggests why Jude Bellingham slapped Valentin Barco after England loss England man was seen hitting the Argentina substitute on the back of the head
France 24 · Jul 16 New Pegasus spyware revelations as French PM visits Morocco PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 7: we look into new revelations on the Moroccan surveillance apparatus, five years after the first wave of the Pegasus spyware scandal. In other news, support for Israel is floundering on both sides of the political spectrum in Washington ahead of Israeli prime Minister Bejamin…