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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

World Cup Semifinal Drama and Fallout

Argentina advanced World after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, a result that captivated 24 million viewers on the BBC. Lionel Messi dedicated the win to the and provided the decisive assist in stoppage time, earning him a 9/10 rating. However, the post-match atmosphere was marred by controversy, with Argentina facing criticism for an "inappropriate" banner regarding the Falklands Islands. England defender Jude Bellingham was also involved in a post-game incident, slapping an. The defeat continued a pattern of late-stage tournament exits for England, prompting questions about manager Thomas Tuchel's tactics and the team's mentality, 47. Meanwhile, France's World Cup hopes were dashed in a semifinal loss to Spain, sparking speculation about Zinedine Zidane potentially taking over the.

Player Movements and Retirements

Goalkeeper Marius Muller hopes to celebrate after joining. Newcastle United have signed Scotland defender Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton for an undisclosed fee. Rangers have agreed a deal for Partizan Belgrade midfielder and are set to welcome a goalkeeper for a medical at Hearts, while Celtic are reportedly listening to striker offers. Lawrence Shankland stated he does not feel "too much pressure" to prove himself at Rangers. In other news, former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr made her second debut for Gotham FC in front of a record-breaking crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City. Manuel Ugarte has undergone knee surgery after an injury sustained at the World Cup. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement from football after a 25-year career, concluding at the age of 43 16. Other Football News and Transfer Speculation

Ireland have recalled key players for their clash against the All Blacks in the Nations Championship. The World Cup closing ceremony will feature performances by Post Malone, Tom Cruise, and IShow Speed. Lando Norris will face a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix. Aston Villa are reportedly close to signing Joao Gomes from Wolves for £38 million. Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is rumored to want a move. Arsenal are exploring a potential swap deal involving Viktor Gyökeres and Julián Álvarez. Manchester United are actively pursuing transfer targets as part of their. ESPN is grading the performance of every team eliminated from the World Cup. The USMNT's World Cup journey has concluded, and speculation is rife about potential replacements for Mauricio Pochettino.