KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 13 : A World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England scarcely needs extra storylines, but Wednesday's clash in Atlanta arrives carrying decades of soccer drama, political baggage and two teams who have made a habit of surviving on the edge.From England's victory at the 1966 Wo

Lionel Messi missed Argentina training ahead of their World Cup semi-final against England, but reports confirmed he was fit to feature in the clash.

DALLAS, July 13 : Lionel Scaloni barely registered among the coaching royalty gathered in Bilbao.Brazil’s Tite drew the crowds to the International Football Summit. Fabio Capello, Unai Emery and Ernesto Valverde commanded attention. Scaloni, only months into one of world football’s most unforgiving jobs,

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 13 : England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has faced World Cup penalty shootouts, semi-finals and some of the biggest names in football during his record-breaking career, but there is one challenge that has eluded him until now.When England take on Lionel Messi and reigning champions

Lionel Messi is "more mortal now", former England international Gary Pallister has told GOAL, with the Three Lions considered to be capable of ending Argentina's World Cup title defense.

Argentina will wear navy blue against England in the World Cup semi-final after FIFA approved their request, with the kit linked to past victories.

Lionel Messi joins Diego Maradona on an elite list, achieving 18 shots and 15 chances created in FIFA World Cup knockout stages, showcasing his remarkable influence.

Lionel Messi has generated a record 11.8 billion social media impressions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, more than doubling Cristiano Ronaldo's engagement.

FIFA World Cup: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni played down his country's history with England, insisting that the semi-final was "just a football game" after his side defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals.