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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

England Advances in World Cup, Bellingham Shines

England secured thrilling over Norway to reach the World Cup semifinals, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice. Bellingham's performance dazzled spectators and has drawn comparisons to World Cup legends, with some suggesting he is England's new superstar. Despite manager Thomas Tuchel's assessment that England was "lucky" in the win, Bellingham defended his teammates, while Norway's Haaland Sr. claimed his homeland was "robbed" but hoped England would go on to win the tournament. The quarterfinal match saw controversy over a potential handball before Bellingham's equalizer, with "snicko" suggesting the ball did not hit the spidercam. England's resilience, strengthened by comeback wins against Mexico and Norway, now sets them up for a semifinal clash against Argentina and Lionel Messi in a historic rivalry.

World Cup Semifinalists Set, Transfer Buzz Continues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the semifinals for the first time in history, with Argentina, Spain, France, and England all advancing. Spain earned their spot in the final four after a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal, while France dispatched Morocco thanks to a lethal performance from Kylian Mbappé who is considered by many to be the best player in the world. Meanwhile, transfer rumors are circulating, with Arsenal reportedly interested in signing Julian Alvarez. Chelsea is also targeting winger Jonathan Rowe as part of their attacking reinforcement search.

Other Football News and Notes

In other football news, former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates has passed away at 94. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is considering plans for a 64-team World Cup. Former Liverpool player Denise O'Sullivan with NWSL champions Gotham FC. On the international front, Senegal following their World Cup exit. In youth football, Spain by defeating Germany 2-0. The sport also faces concerns about player welfare, with a new study finding footballers are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.