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World Cup favourites France unravel as Spain book spot in final with ease
Spain have sealed their place in the 2026 World Cup final, but why did France collapse so easily?
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France vs. Spain player ratings as La Roja reach World Cup final after Rodri silences Mbappé and Co.
Spain's win vs. France just ended an incredible, 44-year World Cup final streak
De la Fuente: When Spain are a team we're unbeatable
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Deschamps: Was the referee good enough for a World Cup semifinal?
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LATEST FROM ENGLAND VS ARGENTINA
England weighing man-marking plan to stop Messi
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Scaloni: Argentina 'not as bad' as some people say
Tuchel: 'No cracks' in Bellingham relationship
Guehi: Pressure on Argentina in semis
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MAN UTD MAKE MIDIFELD MOVES
Man United sign midfielder Tielemans from Villa
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Inside Man United's summer rebuild, as Santos and Tielemans bolster midfield
Why England vs. Argentina is World Cup's best, angriest, most chaotic rivalry
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How Harry Kane became one of England's great captains
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Lionel Messi vs. Harry Kane: How do Argentina and England's captains compare?
What is the Hand of God? Why did Diego Maradona's goal in 1986 stand?
Five World Cups, a Finalissima and a debut red card: Why England have never faced Lionel Messi before
Tuchel discusses England's plan to stop Messi
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ENGLAND VS. ARGENTINA
Hand of God, Beckham vs. Simeone: Ranking the most controversial England-Argentina moments
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When Diego Maradona relived his 'Hand of God' goal against England
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How have England fared in major semifinals? Record ahead of Argentina World Cup clash
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Preparing for penalties: How goalkeepers get ready for World Cup shootouts
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Hate extra time and penalties? Here's how one man is on a mission to replace them
Why Michael Oliver, Anthony Taylor cannot referee World Cup final
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Bayern confident Kane will extend amid Barça, Madrid interest
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Men's transfer grades: Man United get a B+ for Andrey Santos
Women's transfer grades: London City get A+ for Putellas coup
EVERYTHING ENGLAND
England at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
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England's route to the 2026 World Cup final: Lionel Messi awaits before Spain
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Top Headlines
- Spain 'feeling unbeatable' ahead of WCup final
- Mbappé critical of tactics in loss by 'sloppy' France
- Deschamps: France not good enough to beat Spain
- Argentina inspired by Maradona for England clash
- Sources: Unimpressed Atleti end Greenwood talks
- Mac Allister may draw on PL experience vs England
- Kane: England can't focus on Argentina history
- Infantino reported to IOC over Trump ties at WC
- Balogun: Red card 'controversy' affected USMNT
- No extra UK police at England-Argentina in Atlanta
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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.
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