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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as it happened the day after England were knocked out - July 16
England suffered a heartbreaking end to their World Cup campaign after Lionel Messi inspired a late Argentina comeback to reach back-to-back finals. Follow ESPN's updates.

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TOP HEADLINES

Women's AFCON
Starts July 26
Nigeria 'never get tired of winning' WAFCON says Spirit's Abiodun

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Banyana are still among Africa's giants - Motlhalo

2026 FIFA World Cup
Tactics, tiredness and Tuchel: How England lost their World Cup semi

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Argentina show why they're reigning World Cup champs with epic comeback over England

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Grief and mental health - The real reasons for Nwabali's exit from, and return to, Chippa


nba
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How AJ Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis have the Wizards thinking playoffs

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Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool ready to move for Brazil's Rayan

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NWSL
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Sam Kerr returns to NWSL for Gotham in sold-out Queen City win

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Rose Lavelle scores a sensational goal

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South Africa vs. Wales - Will Boks keep unbeaten Nations Championship record intact?

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THE OPEN
Putting issues see McIlroy 7 off lead at the Open

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Argentine golfer recreates Enzo cele at the Open

Top Videos
Top Headlines
- UK urges FIFA probe of Argentina Falklands flag
- Romero hits out at 'stupid' Neville over criticism
- Kane: 'Too soon' to decide if '26 WC was my last
- Di Matteo predicts instant UCL return for Chelsea
- Sources: Chelsea near signing of Malard from Utd
- Hawks' Gueye (surgery) could miss start of season
- Norris gets 10-place Belgian GP grid penalty
Tables, fixtures and scores
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Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
(Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) League tables
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