Kylian Mbappé critical of tactics by 'sloppy' France in loss - ESPN
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kylian Mbappé seemed to question his manager Didier Deschamps' approach and tactics after France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal Tuesday.
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Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
ATLANTA: Lionel Messi’s Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between two of the big beasts of global football is mouthwatering enough but is given added spice by long-standing political tensions. Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina are seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, which would be a staggering send-off for the incomparable Messi. The 39-year-old, joint top of the Golden Boot standings with eight goals, inspired his team to victory in Qatar in 2022 in what was expected to be his final hurrah on football’s biggest stage. But he is back for more and has played a pivotal role in dragging his team to the semifinals, scoring in hard-fought 3-2 victories against Cape Verde and Egypt. Three-time champions Argentina will be taking on a different class of opponent in Atlanta compared with teams they have faced so far, even if England have only sparkled intermittently. Thomas Tuchel’s men have relied on the brilliance of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who have scored 12 of England’s 13 goals. The sides will meet for the first time in a competitive match since the 2002 World Cup. Tuchel said he did not feel extra pressure despite the historic nature of the fixture as England target a first World Cup final since they won the tournament in 1966. “I don’t feel a burden,” he said.
Messi in a happy place as Argentina ready to take on England
ATLANTA, July 14 : Lionel Messi is contentedly enjoying his sixth World Cup, and his teammates are revelling in their captain's delight, Argentina's Rodrigo de Paul said on Tuesday as the holders prepared for Wednesday's semi-final clash against England.
Uji Coba Timnas Padel Indonesia Vs Kazakhstan Jelang Asian Games 2026
Perkumpulan Besar Padel Indonesia (PBPI) menguji kesiapan Timnas Padel Indonesia melalui laga internasional melawan Kazakhstan. Pertandingan ini menjadi bagian dari upaya PBPI mematangkan tim menuju Asian Games 2026.
Argentina Tak Sekuat Dulu, Inggris Diprediksi Menang
Inggris akan berebut tiket finalPiala Dunia 2026 dengan . Eks pemain top Gary Neville optimistis Inggris menang karena Argentina sudah menurun.
Preparing for penalties: How goalkeepers get ready for World Cup shootouts - ESPN
DALLAS, Texas — Since the first World Cup penalty shootout in Spain in 1982, 39 knock-out ties have been decided from the spot. Five semifinals and three finals have been won on penalties. There have been four shootouts already this summer: won by Paraguay, Morocco, Egypt and Switzerland.
Julián Álvarez extra-time screamer fires Argentina into semifinals - ESPN
Argentina forward Julián Álvarez said scoring his first 2026 World Cup goal produced a wave or relief after his pivotal extra-time strike sent La Albiceleste to a 3-1 quarterfinal win Saturday over Switzerland in Kansas City, Missouri.
Scaloni says suffering is in Argentina's DNA after extra-time win over Switzerland
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 11 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday was further proof that his team have grown comfortable operating in challenging situations.