Sreehari Menon

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer drew laughter during his final Prime Minister's Questions before Parliament's summer recess by joking that he had a "very important appointment" with his television at 8 p.m. The lifelong football fan was referring to England's FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina, a blockbuster clash that has captured the attention of fans across the UK.

Virat Kohli has courted controversy during India's England tour after journalists alleged that his personal bodyguard abused an accredited reporter and damaged a fan's mobile phone outside the team hotel. The incident allegedly occurred after Kohli had boarded the team bus. The BCCI and Kohli are yet to respond, while the allegations remain unverified.

England and Argentina will contest in what is expected to be a fiercely contested second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Argentina are aiming to go one step closer to defending their title while England are aiming for their first World Cup win in 60 years. The winner will face Spain on July 19.

Thousands of Argentina fans transformed Atlanta into a sea of sky blue ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against England. Supporters sang, danced and waved Diego Maradona flags, recalling the legendary captain's famous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup. The celebrations reflected the fierce rivalry as both teams prepared for a place in the final.

Tempers flared in the opening minutes of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina as Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson clashed, triggering a mass confrontation between both teams. The flashpoint followed Anderson's challenge on Lionel Messi, prompting an aggressive response from Argentina.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was not happy with referee Ismail Elfath in the early exchanges of the first half. Messi was fouled by England's Elliot Anderson but the official did not penalise the midfielder. Later replays showed, Messi frowning and sarcastically nodding at the referee in a video that has since gone viral.

Lionel Messi could be playing his final international match as Argentina trail England 1-0 in the second half in their semi-final clash. Barcelona new signing Anthony Gordon fired the Three Lions to a lead, leaving the defending champions on the brink of an exit. An exit could mark the end of Messi's international career with the 39-year-old expected to retire after the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi was once again front and centre of yet another Argentina comeback as the defending champions sealed a 2-1 win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. England seemed destined for a spot in the final after Gordon fired them ahead, only for Messi to orchestrate a late comeback and seal victory.

The stage is set as defending champions Argentina confirmed their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a win over England. Lionel Messi and Co will now come up against European champions Spain in a blockbuster finale clash on July 19.

Lionel Messi was visibly pumped after spearheading Argentina's comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup semi-final. As the referee blew the full time whistle, the 39-year-old sunk to his knees and roared in delight, pumping his fists repeatedly before his teammtes rushed to him and hugged to celebrate the victory.