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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as England await third-place playoff, Argentina and Spain prep for final - July 17
After suffering a heartbreaking semifinal exit, England settle for a bronze playoff match against France on Saturday, while reigning champions Argentina prepare for Spain in the final.
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Just tuning in for World Cup final? Let's catch you up on what you've missed
For those who are just tuning in, here are the highlights of the World Cup so far, from Lionel Messi heroics and underdog upsets to brave USMNT performances.
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Tuchel: DNA of English game 'needs to be changed'
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Bellingham explains Messi debate at World Cup
Tactics, tiredness and Tuchel: How England lost their World Cup semi
WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK FOR ENGLAND
Ogden: England FA should sound out Pep Guardiola as Tuchel replacement
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Argentina show why they're reigning World Cup champs with epic comeback over England
Five shots, 12% possession: England's damning stats against Argentina at World Cup
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ARGENTINA REACTIONS
Messi: Argentina sensed England 'didn't want it anymore'
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Lautaro Martínez explains emotional reaction to his winning goal
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Incredible scenes in Buenos Aires as Martinez scores winner for Argentina
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THE WORLD CUP FINAL
Get ready for the World Cup final! What you need to know, top players, best moments, predictions, odds
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Messi first met Yamal as a baby. Their next meeting will be in a World Cup final
Messi's World Cup farewell with Argentina comes full circle against Spain
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal accelerate Rogers talks after Tzolis deal
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Men's transfer grades: Man United get a A- for Tielemans
Women's transfer grades: London City get a B for Diani
Meet the World Cup superfans who follow their team through it all
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2026 World Cup Stock Watch: Who has impressed? Who has struggled?
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World Cup favourites France unravel as Spain book spot in final with ease
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France move from Deschamps to Zidane wondering what could have been
France vs. Spain player ratings as La Roja reach World Cup final after Rodri silences Mbappé and Co.
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Top Headlines
- Bowen confirms West Ham stay despite relegation
- Rice 'might be a centre-half' - Graeme Souness
- Messi to critics: Nothing was handed to Argentina
- Atlético president: Álvarez will be here next season
- World Cup winners to claim championship rings
- Pochettino to decide USMNT future next week
- Bellingham: Don't let England 'unity' end after WC
- Kane: 'Empty feeling' after World Cup heartbreak
- Arsenal sign 18-year-old GK Isabella Damm
- Tuchel: English game DNA 'needs to be changed'
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Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will show the UWCL in Europe from next season after securing rights for the next five years.
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Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered for how all the superstars showed up and dominated, but we've also had a few young talents breaking though. Here are four of the best we'll remember going into the 2026-27 season.
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What it's like to transfer clubs during a World Cup, and does it ever go wrong?
Plenty of players have moved clubs during a major tournament, but what is that experience like and how much does it impact negotiations?
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Haaland, Norway are rowing home, but this World Cup cemented them as superstars
Erling Haaland couldn't lift Norway past England into the World Cup semifinals. But the Scandinavian side had a memorable tournament.
Tables, fixtures and scores
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Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
