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Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for England vs Argentina?

England and Argentina will do battle for the opportunity to play Spain in the World Cup Final this weekend

FourFourTwo

Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L’Équipe dish out the twos

In today’s Football Daily: Spain put the pain on France

The Guardian - UK

11-minute World Cup final half-time show defended by events boss

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The Independent UK

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Events boss defends Fifa over extended World Cup half-time show

Fifa has said the show, featuring artists such as Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, will last 11 minutes at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup: What triggered campaign against Lionel Messi and Argentina

An online petition demands Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup due to alleged FIFA favouritism. Millions have signed the petition, citing perceived bias towards Lionel Messi and his team. Critics point to controversial refereeing decisions and VAR reviews in several matches. Argentina's coach dismisses these claims, calling them baseless accusations…

The Times of India

The World Cup used to let us micro-dose politics. Now it is engulfed by it

Whether it is our ‘identity maths’, naked nostalgia or diaspora experience. All seem scarred by the political contexts bearing down on this tournament

The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps Pointing Finger at Referee Masks Real Reason France Lost to Spain

The 2018 champion exited the 2026 tournament with a whimper.

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France will walk away from the World Cup with at least $27 million—but Kylian Mbappé hasn't kept a cent of his national team earnings since 2018

Defeated France will still take home millions in prize money from the World Cup—and their star player Kylian Mbappé is set to give away his entire share.

Fortune

At least 12 dead in World Cup-related violence in Bangladesh

Football fever grips Bangladesh and turns deadly for some

The Independent UK

Why can't Michael Oliver referee the World Cup final?

FIFA’s conflict-of-interest rules mean the Englishman is barred from overseeing Sunday’s showpiece

Evening Standard

How is the World Cup Golden Boot winner decided if two players score the same amount of goals?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are both on the same amount of goals heading into the final stages of the World Cup

FourFourTwo

Was the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Campaign a Success or Failure?

The co-host’s campaign has to be split between the performance on the pitch and the impact off it.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup final half-time show: Who is performing, how long will it take and how can I watch it?

The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The Independent UK

The World Cup of Calvinball: Fifa’s hasty changes turn refereeing into a free-for-all

Match officials are enforcing tweaks to the laws of the game that have hardly been tested. The results? Drama, ‘mistaken identities’ and lots of confusion

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Sports Illustrated

England vs. Argentina: How to Stop Lionel Messi in World Cup Semifinal

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner prepares to face England for the first time.

The Independent UK

ITV reveals broadcast plan for World Cup final and half-time show

Euronews

FIFA adds Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and Robbie Williams to World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA has announced additional names for their Super Bowl-sized star-studded lineup for the World Cup closing ceremony...

Evening Standard

ITV to broadcast World Cup final half-time show in full

Rumours suggest the show might break Fifa’s rules by extending the interval from 15 to 25 minutes.

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International Business Times UK

World Cup Referees Under a Microscope: From Spain's Controversial Penalty to Alleged Argentina Favouritism

The Spain vs France World Cup semifinal sparked controversy over officiating decisions, with French manager Didier Deschamps questioning the referee's competence after a pivotal penalty decision.

The Guardian - UK

Have the top four teams ever made up the World Cup semi-finalists before?

Plus: back-to-back heavy wins and defeats, and an unsurprising challenger to a Lionel Messi record

The Guardian - UK

Even at 39, Lionel Messi can still hurt England with his sprinting ability

The Argentina captain conserves his energy for bursts in key moments and his top speed compares favourably with his contemporaries

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony Performers: From Tom Cruise, Madonna to BTS here's the A-Star list set to light up New Jersey on July 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: The biggest football tournament in history is about to sign off in equally massive fashion. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature an unprecedented halftime show. Global music icons like Madonna and BTS will perform during the interval. A pre-match ceremony will include…

FourFourTwo

Why have FIFA sent England pair home from the World Cup?

Two Premier League representatives at the 2026 World Cup have been told their services are no longer required

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'We were too sloppy technically', says Mbappe after France's semi-final defeat to Spain

France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted his team failed to meet the standards required in a World Cup semi-final after a 2-0 loss to Spain ended their hopes of reaching a third straight final.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Closing Ceremony Acts: Every Celebrity Performer, Full Details

Some of the biggest names in entertaiment will feature in the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony.

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