Do players miss the final if they get booked in the semi-final? Just four teams remain involved in World Cup 2026 as Spain take on France and England meet Argentina in the semi-finals FourFourTwo · Jul 14
I watched the England game on a mammoth screen for less than £200 all in – and you could do the same for the semis All you need is a projector, screen and a garden for a festival-like viewing experience T3 · Jul 14
Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun ban USA striker Folarin Balogun had his World Cup ban suspended, meaning he was available to play against Belgium The Independent UK · Jul 14
Expanded World Cup delivers as Infantino eyes 64 teams next Bosses at World Cup organisers Fifa have revealed they are considering the expansion of the competition from 48 to 64 teams. Radio France Internationale · Jul 14
Erling Haaland brings $750 stuffed raccoon back to Norway after World Cup exit Erling Haaland might not have brought home the World Cup trophy to Norway, but he did return with a US memento – a taxidermied $750 (£560) raccoon holding a whisky bottle. The Independent UK · Jul 14
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… The National (Scotland) · Jul 14
England and Argentina’s epic rivalry is much deeper than just football WORLD CUP 2026: The two nations clash in a mammoth World Cup semi-final, writes Miguel Delaney, that will be embroiled in emotion, history and so much more The Independent UK · Jul 14
Ahead of Argentina vs. England, Falklands (Malvinas) War Veterans Issue Emotional Plea: 'Football Is Not War' As Argentina prepares to face England in one of the most emotionally charged matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a leading organization representing veterans of the 1982 Falklands War has issued a public appeal urging fans not to turn the semifinal into a symbolic battle over the conflict. Latin Times · Jul 14
England vs Argentina weather forecast: Could storms delay World Cup semi-final? Thundery showers are forecast in Atlanta - but this time there’s a key difference Evening Standard · Jul 14
World Cup 2026: 'Spain are favourites', says French coach ahead of semi-final Didier Deschamps has reiterated his view that La Roja remain the favourites to win the World Cup. Spain face France on Tuesday for the chance to add a second star to their shirt, having lifted the trophy only once before, in 2010. Meanwhile, Senegal's Football Federation held its first press… France 24 · Jul 14
Manchester City ‘prominent’ in the race to sign teenage World Cup star: report Man City are ‘pushing hard’ amid competition from other clubs after 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed at the World Cup FourFourTwo · Jul 14
France Stars Bite Back at Lamine Yamal Ahead of World Cup Semifinal Recent comments from the Barcelona forward reignited an old feud. Sports Illustrated · Jul 14
How to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in Singapore: free live streams All the ways to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams online in Singapore, including FREE options. TechRadar · Jul 14
World Cup spike could mean extra £20m of withdrawals from Link ATMs on Wednesday The network predicts around £210 million will be withdrawn on the day England play Argentina. Evening Standard · Jul 14
The Economic Times · Jul 14 Bengaluru restaurants, pubs can stay open till 3.30 am for FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals, final; check details Bengaluru police have extended operating hours for bars and restaurants. Establishments can now remain open until 3:30 am on select nights. This allows for screenings of the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals and final matches. The decision follows a request from the National Restaurant Association of India. This extension aims…
inkl · Jul 14 Which states held the most interest in the World Cup prior to kick-off? With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing, new search data conducted by the team at ProfitDuel has revealed which U.S. states were gripped by soccer fever ahead of the biggest tournament in sporting history.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 14 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 · Jul 14 Erling Haaland returns to Norway after World Cup exit with a strange new friend Erling Haaland is trending again, even if Norway has exited the World Cup. The player landed in Oslo and showed off a souvenir he brought back from the US. The internet was full of raccoontentment, as the keepsake has gone viral.
Euronews · Jul 14 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.
FourFourTwo · Jul 14 Kobbie Mainoo World Cup role questioned – the Manchester United midfielder hasn’t played a minute for England this tournament Man United man Mainoo was selected for Thomas Tuchel’s squad but appears to be out of favour
Evening Standard · Jul 14 Can England beat Argentina? Experts predict World Cup semi-final clash One of football’s fiercest rivalries is renewed as Spain await the winners
Euronews · Jul 14 €2.8bn battle on the pitch: France and Spain face off in World Cup's priciest semi-final Tuesday's clash between France and Spain in Texas is not just a footballing spectacle, it is also, by market value, the costliest semi-final the World Cup has staged, with the two squads worth a combined $3.2 billion (€2.8bn).
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 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 · Jul 14 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
FourFourTwo · Jul 14 Our £1k predictor cash prize once again goes to just ONE standout player who was one goal away from a perfect score in Round 6 of FourFourTwo's World Cup forecast game Just two more rounds to go, with two more £1k prize pots up for grabs