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World Cup 2026 today as it happened: news and updates after 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.

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How have England fared in major semifinals? Record ahead of Argentina World Cup clash

England will next take to the field against Argentina after securing a 2-1 win over Norway on Saturday to book a fourth World Cup semifinal appearance.

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Jude Bellingham is dragging England towards history. This is his World Cup

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Haaland, Norway are rowing home, but this World Cup cemented them as superstars

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England's grit to overcome adversity at this World Cup has them believing again

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Merino sends Spain to the semis, but La Roja need more from wasteful attack

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Spain vs. Belgium player ratings as Mikel Merino upstages Lamine Yamal World Cup quarterfinal

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Merino: 'Surreal' to net Spain's WC winner again

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    QUANSAH HIT WITH BAN

    England's Quansah gets 2-game ban for red card

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    Saka: Quansah's 2-game ban 'very frustrating'

    3dJames Olley

    TODAY AT THE WORLD CUP

    Where has Infantino been? FIFA president clocks up nearly 50,000 miles on epic World Cup tour

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    The eight most important players of the World Cup quarterfinals

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    Yellow card watch: Who is on a tightrope in WC QFs

    2dTom Masters
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    THE END OF AN ERA

    So, Ronaldo's World Cup era is over. Where did each tournament go wrong, and why?

    5dBill Connelly
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    Neymar was Ancelotti's gamble at the World Cup, and it failed

    6dTim Vickery

    FUN AND GAMES

    Pele, Messi, Haaland cards set records at auction

    26dDan Hajducky
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    Test your England knowledge in our World Cup quiz!

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    Free World Cup 2026 predictor: Simulate your road to the final

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    Xhaka: Switzerland red card vs. Argentina 'killed the game'

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