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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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How Maradona dominated England in 1986

Diego Maradona leads his Argentina team to victory against England in the quarter-final of the World Cup in 1986.

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 38

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France

Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?

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I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer

England's defeat to Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.

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England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality

England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

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Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi

Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

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'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

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Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi

England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Porro doubles Spain's lead over France

Pedro Porro plays a one-two with Dani Olmo and doubles Spain's lead against France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

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Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France

Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.

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Spain into World Cup final after victory over France

Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

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Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings

Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?

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World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

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Watch England v India: first ODI highlights

The frantic summer of cricket continues at Edgbaston

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World Cup dilemma for English golfers at The Open

English golfers face a World Cup dilemma after receiving early Thursday tee times at The Open, just hours after England's match with Argentina.

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