FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026

People gather by a statue of Argentina's revered Lionel Messi while watching the World Cup semi-finals between Argentina and England, in Cutral Co, in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, July 15, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Leila Miller

In a Patagonia town with an 85-foot Messi statue, Argentines celebrate reaching World Cup final

The showdown between the two countries on Wednesday was framed by history and rivalry, including England's victory at the 1966 World Cup, the memory of the 1982 war over the Falkland Islands,...

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - July 15, 2026 England's Harry Kane looks dejected while leaving the pitch after the match as England are eliminated from the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

England tried to hold on but it wasn't enough, says Kane

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after the match as they advance to the World Cup final at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. on July 15, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Late comeback propels Argentina to another World Cup final

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By The Numbers: A brief history of Fifa World Cup

Argentine fans turn to freezers and other superstitions for World Cup glory

Kane on ice: Argentina fans turn to superstition ahead of England game

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - France v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 14, 2026 France coach Didier Deschamps before the match. Photo: REUTERS/Lee Smith

Deschamps to leave France after World Cup as one of country's most successful coaches

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - France v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 14, 2026 Spain coach Luis De La Fuente and players during a hydration break. Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder

De la Fuente says Spain have recaptured 2010 spirit after France masterclass

Spain's Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella celebrate as they qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after winning the first semi-final match against France at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, US, on 14 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Spain stop 'unstoppable' France, reach World Cup final after 16 years

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke.Photo:UNB

Football has 'amazing ability' to bring people together, Sarah Cooke says ahead of England-Argentina semi-final

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2026 World Cup carbon emissions: The dark side of the greatest show on earth

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Argentina v Switzerland - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - July 11, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi.Photo:Reuters

Messi, Bellingham and history collide in Argentina-England semi-final

Photo: Zlatan Ibrahimović via Facebook

'The power is in the hair'

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Argentina v Switzerland - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - July 11, 2026 Argentina fans play drums displaying Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Lee Smith

Argentina's war veterans urge fans to focus on football ahead of England match