Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

World Cup Semifinals Set; Spain and England Advance

Spain secured their with a convincing 2-0 victory over France, leaving Kylian Mbappé critical of his team's tactics in the semifinal loss. France's Didier Deschamps admitted his team "wasn't technically sound enough" to defeat Spain. Spain is now "feeling unbeatable" heading into the final.

England earned their after a hard-fought victory against Argentina, a match Wayne Rooney called England's biggest since 1966. Manager Thomas Tuchel considered man-marking Lionel Messi, while Alan Shearer expressed that the pain of the 1998 loss to Argentina still lingers but believes this team can succeed. Jude Bellingham was lauded as the best player at the World Cup so far by Wayne Rooney. Argentina's manager, Lionel Scaloni, shut down criticism of his team's play and emphasized that he will not mix football and politics before the England match. The referee for the England-Argentina semifinal was announced as Ismail Elfath.

USMNT Faces Rebuilding Questions; Player Transfer News

The USMNT's World Cup journey ended with a round of 16 loss to Belgium, prompting questions about potential replacements for manager Mauricio Pochettino. Goalkeeper Matt Freese expressed his hurt over the backlash following the elimination. There is also discussion about whether the US is actually making progress despite a lack of luck. Folarin Balogun has signed with LeBron James' agency, Klutch Sports, following his breakout World Cup performance, and Juventus is reportedly considering a move for the striker.

In other transfer news, Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte has undergone knee surgery. Birmingham City have signed Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United. Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free transfer from Everton. Chelsea has agreed to a deal worth about £850,000 to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard. Arsenal are reportedly still interested in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, and there is speculation about a potential swap deal involving Viktor Gyokeres. Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup.

Club Transfers and League Updates

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes new signing Camilo Duran has similar attributes to Daizen Maeda. Rangers are reportedly in talks with Leicester over a move for winger. Cardiff City will appeal a dismissed £100m compensation claim following the death of Emiliano Sala. Newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace have signed striker Bethany England on a free transfer. Bournemouth are in talks to sign Benfica defender Antonio Silva.

Midfielder Harry Winks has left Leicester City for Italian side Cagliari. Arsenal have confirmed Leandro Trossard is moving to Besiktas. Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne has agreed a deal for a return to Paris Saint-Germain, with the French club paying his