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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as England, Argentina edge into semifinal via extra time - July 12
England will face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinals as both teams found a way into the last four via extra time and you can read all the latest news on ESPN.
TOP HEADLINES
Jude Bellingham is dragging England towards history. This is his World Cup
Bellingham backs England stars after Tuchel fury
England's grit to overcome adversity at this World Cup has them believing again
MCGREGOR'S RETURN
UFC 329 takeaways: After a disastrous comeback, could McGregor be trusted to try again?
Pimblett stars, submits Saint-Denis at UFC 329
Magic from Álvarez, not Messi, sees Argentina through to the World Cup semifinals
Messi praises 'not normal' Argentina in WC defense
VAR review: Embolo sent off as Ream's 'mistaken identity' loophole appears again
Laurens: Argentina have been very underwhelming
Argentina fans celebrate reaching the World Cup semifinals after beating Switzerland
India vs England
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LIVE: Mandhana falls for 70 as England make breakthrough
Heather Knight to retire from international cricket after Lord's Test
THE PLAYERS AT THE WORLD CUP
Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more
What it's like to transfer clubs during a World Cup, and does it ever go wrong?
Wimbledon 2026
Noskova outlasts Muchova in Wimbledon final
The dominance of Czech tennis is here to stay
Merino sends Spain to the semis, but La Roja need more from wasteful attack
Spain vs. Belgium player ratings as Mikel Merino upstages Lamine Yamal World Cup quarterfinal
Merino: 'Surreal' to net Spain's WC winner again
Jayden Adams obituary: Star did Bafana Bafana proud at World Cup
Top Videos
Top Headlines
- FIFA: 'No evidence' ball hit wire in England's goal
- Lineker: Jude might be England's 'greatest ever'
- Haaland not surprised by Jude: 'Too many critics'
- Messi ready for 'powerhouse' England in WC semi
- Haaland Sr: Norway 'robbed' in QF, 'well done ref'
- Norway boss fumes at 'clear' TV wire goal assist
- Swiss fume as VAR gets Embolo red card for diving
- Pickford takes Shilton's WC appearance record
- Henderson: Breaking arm 'not my finest hour'
- Klopp and Germany agree on 'key points' of deal
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ESPN's World Cup page
ESPN's World Cup page is here. All the latest news, features, guides and more on the summer's big extravaganza
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World Cup kick off times, how to watch guide UK
The World Cup is right around the corner - here's everything you need to know about who is playing when, and how you can watch them in the UK.
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ESPN's World Cup predictor
ESPN's World Cup predictor is here. Simulate your road to the final.
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2026 calendar of sport:
ESPN breaks 2026 all down and lists exactly what's on the calendar for a big year in sport.
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2026 F1 grid: Meet the stars set to light up 2026
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces as we detail the driver line-ups for 2026.
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Disney+ to show primetime LaLiga games in UK and Ireland
Disney+ will be the home of LaLiga's primetime weekend matches after securing a three-year deal to exclusively show the division's Saturday night kick-off.
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Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Boxing fight schedule
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Boxing schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule.
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How are Super Bowl-level NFL rosters built at each position?
Do teams need first-round QBs to reach the Super Bowl? Is it crucial to spend big on No. 1 receivers and top-tier edge rushers? Let's sort through rosters from the past 15 Super Bowls.
- NBPA Top 100 Camp
Why ambidextrous high school guard King Kendrick is a rare prospect
The North Carolina rising senior high school guard has been an emerging force, leaving defenders flustered.
- Maja Hitij/FIFA via Getty Images
USMNT failed at the World Cup because of the players -- no coach could save them
U.S. fans expected more out of the USMNT's expensive, famous coach at the World Cup, but there was one problem: the players.
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We won't see a pitcher like Justin Verlander again
With the future first-ballot Hall of Famer set to retire, his departure helps mark the end of an era for MLB's aces.
