Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match
The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.
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Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina World Cup match
The host city will have advanced security in place as a proactive measure against any potential crowd trouble between fans.
England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football's great rivalries in the semifinal.
World Cup final Lamine Yamal: What to know about teenage Spain prodigy
One of the best players in the world, Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, is gearing up for his first World Cup final.
Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says
Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss
France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’
Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.
Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final
European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.
World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash
Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday's match in Atlanta.
World Cup semifinals delay Barcelona’s, Real Madrid’s La Liga starts
From Lamine Yamal to Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, many Barca and Madrid stars feature in the World Cup semifinals.
World Cup: France, Spain unbeaten before semis, but only one can make final
Heading into semifinal, neither side has trailed in a match at FIFA World Cup, but only one can reach the 2026 final.
Tour de France crash and concussion cases expose limits of roadside checks
Three of the eight riders who have abandoned the Tour de France in the opening week have suffered concussions.
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off court in NBA Summer League
Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with the Jazz last week. was injured in game against Chicago Bulls.
Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal
One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.
Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit
A crowd of more than 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.
Police in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams
The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.
Argentina vs England World Cup tickets more expensive than France vs Spain
Prices for the Argentina vs England semifinal have seen a 34 percent increase over the past three days.
FIFA World Cup: Five biggest controversies of the 2026 tournament
Football's 2026 World Cup has been full of controversies - Al Jazeera breaks down the five most significant.
Struggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroes
One manager expects takings to treble during England’s semi-final with Argentina on Wednesday; while national sales are up 10%
The beleaguered pub sector is getting a boost from England’s World Cup run, with some landlords reporting roaring sales as anticipation builds for a bumper night on Wednesday for the semi-final clash with Argentina.
Lisa Mayall, the manager of the British Oak in Kingswinford near Dudley in the West Midlands, was jubilant after England’s 2-1 win against Norway on Saturday night and brisk takings at the pub’s till. She expects hundreds more customers for the team’s next game at 8pm BST.
Continue reading...Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?