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Last updated: July 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

World Cup Semifinalists Set, England Advances

England reached World for the fourth time in five tournaments, defeating Norway 2-1 in extra time. Jude Bellingham was the star, scoring twice in the victory amid sweltering Florida heat, a performance that gave Gary Neville "goosebumps" and solidified Bellingham as. Manager Thomas Tuchel, however, was unhappy with the team's display, despite their continued success, noting that Declan Rice was sidelined for nearly three days prior to the match with a sickness bug. Argentina also advanced to the final four, with their supporting cast stepping up after Lionel Messi was effectively muted by the Swiss defense. The four semifinalists – Argentina, Spain, France, and England – were all the top four ranked teams in FIFA's rankings entering the tournament, marking the first time this has happened. England has than their semifinal rivals France and Argentina in this World Cup, which is testing teams across North America. Meanwhile, the debate over spidercam technology continues to rumble at the World Cup, as do discussions between FIFA and FIFPRO regarding heat protocols for matches.

Transfer Market Buzz and Player Movements

Arsenal is reportedly of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, with transfer talk suggesting they are turning to him as their primary target with Moussa. Aston Villa appears set to for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, who would become Aston Villa's tenth missed signing target this window. Chelsea is also eyeing Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe as part of their efforts to bolster their attack. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill anticipates losing Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels this summer, while Rangers boss Derek McInnes has stated he needs player departures before making new signings. The experience of transferring clubs during a World Cup tournament can be unique and.

Emerging Talent and Historical Records

The 2026 World Cup has been a platform for emerging talent, with players like Diomande and Freeman. The tournament has also seen a legendary scoring record highlighted: Just Fontaine's 13 goals in a single World Cup, a feat that has stood for decades but was never replicated by the player himself after an injury ended his career at 28. In other soccer news, actor Fernández, known for "Ted Lasso," debuted in the USL, coming on as a substitute in El Paso's match against New Mexico United.

Other Sporting Headlines

In golf, Tom Kim for a PGA Tour victory, winning the Genesis Scottish Open by two shots, while Robert Mac Intyre narrowly missed out on a home win. Rory McIlroy acknowledged issues he needs to address before The Open, despite finding positive signs in his game during the. Haeran Ryu at the Amundi Evian Championship after a playoff victory over Brooke Henderson. In darts, Krzysztof Ratajski to claim the European Darts Open title. In rugby league, Toulouse delivered an eight-try thrashing to St Helens, winning 46-0. The Formula 1 season faces crucial upcoming races in Belgium and Hungary before the summer break. In horse racing, Thesecretadversary. The search is on for a new England Test head coach following Brendon McCullum's departure, with Nasser Hussain backing Andy Flower for the role.