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2026 FIFA World Cup
Magic from Álvarez, not Messi, sees Argentina through to the World Cup semifinals
A 112th-minute winner to seal a spot in the World Cup semifinals? No, it wasn't Lionel Messi coming up with the goods, but the Albiceleste's supporting cast -- who all stepped up after the Swiss defense quieted the Argentina captain.
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Messi praises 'not normal' Argentina in WC defense
VAR review: Embolo sent off as Ream's 'mistaken identity' loophole appears again
Laurens: Argentina have been very underwhelming
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Argentina fans celebrate reaching the World Cup semifinals after beating Switzerland
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Jude Bellingham is dragging England towards history. This is his World Cup
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Bellingham backs England stars after Tuchel fury
England's grit to overcome adversity at this World Cup has them believing again
Jayden Adams obituary: Star did Bafana Bafana proud at World Cup
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South Africa's Adams, who played at WC, dies at 25
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Manner of defeat to France takes gloss off Morocco's World Cup positives
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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
Spain's Yamal: France should fear us in semifinal
Merino: 'Surreal' to net Spain's WC winner again
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Mbappé, France dispatch Morocco with latest lethal display to reach World Cup semis
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France vs. Morocco player ratings as Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembelé strike to seal World Cup semifinals spot
Mbappé allays WC injury concern: 'I'm all good'
ARGENTINA-EGYPT CONTROVERSY
Egypt FA: Can't be silent on Argentina ref calls
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VAR expert says Egypt's disallowed goal was 'probably intervention too far'
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Haaland is not just Norway's talisman, but also the World Cup's biggest star
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Pickford is about to break an England World Cup record. Why doesn't he get more love?
USMNT's Pulisic flopped at this World Cup, but does he deserve the blame?
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- FIFA selling World Cup final pitch in $450 pieces
- Sources: Chelsea prioritise exit for Garnacho
- Sources: Barça near deal for Dortmund's Adeyemi
- Haaland defends Mbappé after penalty miss
- Vini Jr. says sorry to Brazil fans after WCup exit
- Sinner to play for 2nd Wimbledon title vs. Zverev
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