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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
The United Kingdom and Argentina fought a brief war over the British overseas territory in 1982.
World Cup: Why is there a third-place playoff between France and England?
When was it introduced, does it have an impact on the Golden Boot race and what do the managers think?
FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the semifinals
The semifinals are now behind us, with plenty of key moments and incidents to digest ahead of Sunday’s final.
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‘We are unique’: How Argentina overcame England to reach World Cup final
England’s poor defensive tactics, Lionel Messi’s enduring brilliance, and Argentina self-belief behind 2-1 comeback win.
Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates after Argentina's semifinal victory over England [Alex Livesey/Danehouse/Getty Images]
Argentina's Lautaro Martinez scores their second goal during the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta. [Erik S. Lesser/AP Photo]
Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1. [Brett Davis/IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters]
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the end of the match. [Jeff Roberson/AP Photo]
England supporters watch the match between England and Argentina, at Boxpark Wembley in London. [Brook Mitchell/AFP]
Fans celebrates in front of a mural of Lionel Messi after Argentina defeated England, in Buenos Aires. [Gustavo Garello/AP Photo]
Fans celebrate Argentina's win at a watch party in Kansas City. [Charlie Riedel/AP Photo]
Fans celebrate Argentina's victory over England, in Buenos Aires. [Rodrigo Abd/AP Photo]
Messi and his teammates celebrate after their win. [Jacob Kupferman/AP Photo]
Argentina players celebrate in front of their supporters. [Erik S. Lesser/AP Photo]
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World Cup: All to know before Sunday’s Spain vs Argentina blockbuster final
From Donald Trump’s attendance to the match winner, the short guide before football’s global showpiece in New Jersey.
From: NewsFeed
Argentina’s Falklands banner sparks controversy at World Cup
Argentina players held up a banner declaring ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ after beating England.
Published On 16 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
Celebrations erupt in Argentina’s capital after World Cup semifinal win
Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal.
Published On 16 Jul 2026
‘Epic squared’: Scaloni lauds Argentina’s back-to-back World Cup comebacks
‘There was blood in the water, and we went for it,’ Argentina coach said of the relentless late attacks against England.
Argentina players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
The banner, held up by Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso, goes against FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct.
