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| Some England players disappointed by tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:54:48 GMT |
| How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:46:31 GMT |
| New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:29:07 GMT |
| What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028? The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:49:15 GMT |
| Fifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands banner Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:44:43 GMT |
| Arsenal to assess Saliba back injury with surgery an option Arsenal will assess William Saliba's back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:55:52 GMT |
| From Southgate to Tuchel - has anything changed? Thomas Tuchel was meant to be the man whose fresh approach would win England major honours, but defeat by Argentina felt like a familiar story - has anything really changed from the Gareth Southgate era? Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:02:35 GMT |
| Forest set to make £45m offer for Spurs' Bergvall Nottingham Forest are set to make an offer of £45m for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:24:16 GMT |
| All 11 last-minute winners at the World Cup Watch all 11 winning goals scored in stoppage time at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:41:00 GMT |
| 'Nobody wants to get divorced' - Glasner on Forest challenge Oliver Glasner has become Nottingham Forest's fifth manager in less than a year. His challenge now is to bring stability to a club where that has been in short supply. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:47:03 GMT |
| Inter interested in Spence - Friday's gossip Inter Milan work on deals for Djed Spence and Cristian Romero, Liverpool lead the race for Kaishu Sano, Arsenal show interest in Ezri Konsa, plus more. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:27:33 GMT |
| The financial winners and losers from the World Cup Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most? Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:16:14 GMT |
| Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:05:15 GMT |
| 'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:40:05 GMT |
| 'Gutted' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit England captain Harry Kane gives his analysis on their defeat against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:23:56 GMT |
| Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final Substitute Lautaro Martinez is in the right place at the right time to head home Lionel Messi's 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final at the expense of England. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:18:38 GMT |
| Argentina celebrate progressing to World Cup final Defending champions Argentina celebrate at full time, after beating England 2-1 to make it through to their second successive World Cup final. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:53:27 GMT |
| 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:52:08 GMT |
| Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:38:33 GMT |
| Motherwell's Watt gets four-game ban for 'worst VAR decision in history' comment Motherwell's Elliot Watt is handed a four-match suspension over comments he made after May's defeat by Celtic. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:16:25 GMT |
| Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move Joao Gomes is set to leave Wolves after their relegation from the Premier League and join Aston Villa. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:18:25 GMT |
| Why you should care about World Cup third-place play-off It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:44:03 GMT |
| Coventry sign £17m Switzerland defender Amenda Coventry City have signed Eintracht Frankfurt defender Aurele Amenda in a deal worth more than £17m. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:34:51 GMT |
| Bournemouth's Jimenez joins Fiorentina on loan Bournemouth's Spanish defender Alex Jimenez joins Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:39:52 GMT |
| Romero labels Neville 'stupid' over criticism Argentina defender Cristian Romero says player-turned-pundit Gary Neville was "stupid" to criticise his centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:33:49 GMT |
| Football Daily Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Nedum Onuoha dissect England's semi-final defeat. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:27:00 GMT |
| 60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers England’s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:03:03 GMT |
| 24m tune in to watch England-Argentina England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:51:33 GMT |
| Palace sign England Under-23 striker Lloyd-Smith Crystal Palace sign last season's WSL2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:54:37 GMT |
| Celtic struggling to compete in transfer market - Nicholson Celtic's lack of summer transfer activity is because they are struggling to compete with English Championship clubs and deal with agents, according to the club's chief executive Michael Nicholson. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:12:38 GMT |
| Scotland keeper Gordon retires Goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces his retirement from football, bringing an end to a 25-year playing career. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:49:24 GMT |
| Fernandez fires in equaliser for Argentina Enzo Fernandez equalises for Argentina against England in the 2026 World Cup semi final at the Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:20:38 GMT |
| Gordon puts England ahead against Argentina Anthony Gordon puts England 1-0 up against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:28:54 GMT |
| England and Argentina national anthems drowned out Both England and Argentina's national anthems are drowned out by crowd noise, before the teams kick off their 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:51:31 GMT |
| Spain into World Cup final with victory over France Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:32:59 GMT |
| How Maradona dominated England in 1986 Diego Maradona leads his Argentina team to victory against England in the quarter-final of the World Cup in 1986. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:58:20 GMT |
| Argentina v England 2002 - Redemption for Beckham England meet Argentina in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:54:43 GMT |
| Argentina v England 1998 - Owen, Beckham and penalty pain England meet Argentina in the last 16 of the 1998 World Cup. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:51:53 GMT |
| All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:56:53 GMT |
| 'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England? England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final? Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:14:32 GMT |
| Arsenal on verge of signing Club Brugge's Tzolis Arsenal reach a verbal agreement with Club Brugge to sign attacker Christos Tzolis for 40m euros (£33.9m). Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:12:20 GMT |
| 'He was my biggest fan' - BBC pundit Richards' father dies Micah Richards pays tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on air for England's World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:41:05 GMT |
| 'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:42:19 GMT |
| Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:35:24 GMT |
| Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:33:24 GMT |
| More than the Score After overcoming England, can Argentina win back-to-back World Cups? Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:26:00 GMT |
| Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:16:12 GMT |
| French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham Birmingham City sign French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:15:52 GMT |
| Quiz: Name every team to knock England out of a World Cup England have lost their 12th game during the knockout stage of a World Cup - can you name every country that struck a blow? Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:39:22 GMT |
| Kane unsure if he will play at next World Cup Harry Kane says it is "too early" to judge whether he could play on for England until the 2030 World Cup following the painful semi-final defeat by Argentina. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:35:15 GMT |
| Wales striker Cain rejoins Everton after Leicester exit Wales forward Hannah Cain re-signs for Everton following the expiry of her contract with Leicester City. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:36:35 GMT |
| Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high' The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:07:05 GMT |
| Brain injury epidemic coming due to headers, warns Nobby Stiles' son John Stiles says women's football is "a particular concern" after an inquest heard headers had contributed to his father's brain disease. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:43:54 GMT |
| Why do Argentina sing about England and the Falklands? While England see Argentina as football rivals, for Argentina the rivalry is much more than that. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:57:59 GMT |
| Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:57:04 GMT |
| Football Extra: Readers' World Cup memorabilia Football Extra readers share their memorabilia from World Cups ranging from 1966 to 2010, including mascots, tickets, programmes, coin collections and even vuvuzelas. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:37:14 GMT |
| 'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:10:33 GMT |
| When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:03:35 GMT |
| What's going on at Newcastle with Guimaraes' future in doubt? Bruno Guimaraes joined Newcastle in January 2022 and hoped to fulfil all his ambitions at the club. If he leaves to join Arsenal, what does it mean for the Magpies' direction? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:29:27 GMT |
| All done deals in July 2026 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:08:26 GMT |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| Why did England’s 2006 World Cup dream end in agony? Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup? Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| What are the key dates for the 2026-27 football season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains the full list of key dates for the 2026-27 men's football season Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:04:26 GMT |
| Should teams bring on players just for penalty shootouts? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the numbers behind late substitutes taking penalties in shootouts. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:04:37 GMT |
| Who has been eliminated from the World Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team lists the full set of nations who have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup so far Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:29:15 GMT |
| How are the TV picks decided for the World Cup's round of 32? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the complexities behind television selections for the 2026 World Cup's round of 32 fixtures Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:02:14 GMT |
| Is five-match ban for Qatar's Madibo excessive? Our Ask Me Anything team look at whether Madibo's punishment for his challenge on Kone was proportionate. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:25:29 GMT |
| What is the World Cup prize money? Our Ask Me Anything team break down the prize money on offer at the 2026 World Cup. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:16:26 GMT |
| Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi? While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:28:37 GMT |
| Watt banned over comments made after Celtic penalty controversy Motherwell's Elliot Watt is handed a four-match suspension over comments he made after May's defeat by Celtic. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:16:25 GMT |
| Celtic struggling to compete in transfer market - Nicholson Celtic's lack of summer transfer activity is because they are struggling to compete with English Championship clubs and deal with agents, according to the club's chief executive Michael Nicholson. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:12:38 GMT |
| 'So thankful' - goalkeeping great Gordon announces retirement Goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces his retirement from football, bringing an end to a 25-year playing career. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:49:24 GMT |
| 'I've always wanted to prove myself' - Shankland not feeling pressure at Rangers Lawrence Shankland does not feel "too much pressure" to establish himself at Rangers as he has "always wanted to prove myself". Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:08:52 GMT |
| Muller hopes to 'have plenty to celebrate' after joining Aberdeen Goalkeeper Marius Muller hopes to "have plenty to celebrate" after joining Aberdeen from Wolfsburg. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:34:31 GMT |
| Newcastle sign Scotland defender McLauchlan WSL 2 side Newcastle United sign defender Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton for an undisclosed fee. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:32:42 GMT |
| Rangers agree deal for Partizan's Dragojevic - gossip Rangers agree deal for Partizan Belgrade midfielder, Celtic to listen to striker offers and goalkeeper arrives for Hearts medical. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:40:06 GMT |
| Record crowd as Kerr returns to Gotham FC Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr makes her second debut for Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:24:35 GMT |
| French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham Birmingham City sign French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:15:52 GMT |
| Newcastle sign Scotland defender McLauchlan WSL 2 side Newcastle United sign defender Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton for an undisclosed fee. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:32:42 GMT |
| Palace sign England Under-23 striker Lloyd-Smith Crystal Palace sign last season's WSL2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:54:37 GMT |
| Wales striker Cain rejoins Everton after Leicester exit Wales forward Hannah Cain re-signs for Everton following the expiry of her contract with Leicester City. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:36:35 GMT |
| Birmingham sign Man Utd's Turner and Naalsund Birmingham City complete the signing of defender Millie Turner and midfielder Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:54:56 GMT |
| Promoted Crystal Palace sign striker England Newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace sign striker Bethany England on free transfer. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:21:44 GMT |
| In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:02:02 GMT |
| How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:28:25 GMT |
| The summer a golden generation lost its shine The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT |
| How Toone is navigating grief through football England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary. Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:22 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT |
| Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:53 GMT |
