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Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

World Cup Semifinals Set for Blockbuster Clash

England are preparing for their biggest match since 1966 as they face Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. Former England striker Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham has been the standout player of the tournament so far. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has of his team's performance, while Guillem Balague examines how the squad is built around Lionel Messi to. England coach Thomas Tuchel is considering man-marking Messi to counter the threat he poses. Argentina will reportedly draw inspiration from Diego Maradona for the crucial match against England.

Spain Advances to Final, France Disappointed

Spain have booked their spot in the 2026 World Cup final after a convincing 2-0 victory over France. Manager Luis de la Fuente stated his team is heading into the championship match. France's head coach Didier Deschamps admitted his team to overcome Spain, and Kylian Mbappé appeared to question tactical decisions after the loss by his team. Spain's triumph sets up a final showdown, while France face a disappointing end to their tournament, with Deschamps getting the farewell game no one wants.

USMNT Faces Future After Early Exit

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese expressed his hurt over the criticism following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16. Despite the recent disappointment, attention is already turning to the 2030 World Cup, with projections for the potential USMNT roster being made. Questions linger about the state of youth soccer in America and whether the USMNT is actually making progress despite recent results not being ideal. The article also touches on the intricacies of penalty shootouts, noting that 39 knockout games have been decided this way since the format's debut in 1982.

Club and Player News

Manchester United are actively engaged in the summer transfer window, with as they adapt their plans. In Major League Soccer, new Chicago Fire signing Robert Lewandowski stated he couldn't imagine playing for another European club after his time with Barcelona. Meanwhile, in Formula, an assessment of the main contenders' prospects is underway as the 2026 season. England's golfers are also facing their own lengthy winless run at The Open this week, coinciding with the national football team's World Cup aspirations of glory.