Player ratings: Messi gets 9/10 as Argentina beat England to reach World Cup final

Argentina beat England 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon, but Enzo Fernández tied the score. Lionel Messi then set up Lautaro Martínez for the winner. Argentina will face Spain in the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Tuchel's decisions cost us: England legends slam head coach for semi-final blunder

Thomas Tuchel faced fierce criticism after England lost 2-1 to Argentina in Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final. Wayne Rooney said, "The decisions that Tuchel has made cost us tonight. It was too passive." England led after Anthony Gordon scored, but the team fell back and lost their place in the final.

Argentina Favoured By FIFA World Cup Referee? List Of All Controversial Calls In England Semifinal

Argentina faced England in a fiery FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match. England players fumed as referee Ismail Elfath let many Argentina fouls go unpunished during the first half. Argentina committed 12 fouls, yet got only one yellow card. Enzo Fernandez escaped cautions despite three fouls before scoring a late goal.

Jude Bellingham Argues With Lionel Messi, Then Almost Comes To Blows With Another Player

Argentina beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on Wednesday. Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham argued during the match after a referee decision. Argentina fought back late to win, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner. Argentina will now face Spain in the final this Sunday in East Rutherford.

ZIM vs BAN, 1st T20I: Ngarava, Muzarabani help Zimbabwe start on a winning note

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 32 runs on Wednesday in the first T20I at Queens Sports Club. Brian Bennett top scored with 44 as Zimbabwe reached 170-6. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani took many wickets, helping the home team win. Bangladesh fell for 138, with Yasir Ali scoring 54 runs.

ENG vs IND, 2nd ODI: India looks to build on positives, seal series

India faces England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens on Thursday after winning the first match in Birmingham on Tuesday. Captain Shubman Gill is expected to play despite cramps. While Jasprit Bumrah impressed with the ball, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will look to improve their batting form today.

"Harry Kane Is England's Best Ever Striker": 1966 World Cup-Winner Geoff Hurst Gives Ultimate Praise

Sir Geoff Hurst called Harry Kane England's greatest-ever striker ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina. Hurst said, "It's going to be hard to beat the goals he's scored, so I'd say he's England's best." Kane also became the nation's most-capped captain during this successful tournament run.

Arnav causes a flutter in Indian tennis with historic Wimbledon quarterfinals run in boys' singles

Arnav Paparkar reached the Wimbledon boys' singles quarterfinals on a scorching Wednesday morning last week. The 18-year-old beat Ryo Tabata 6-2, 6-1 in 52 minutes. He is the first Indian to achieve this since Leander Paes in 1990. Arnav said, "I trained on grass in Spain for two weeks before Wimbledon."

Solheim Cup - Anna Nordqvist's captain column: Team Europe's scouting mission to Bernardus Golf and the race to qualify

Anna Nordqvist brought 11 players to Bernardus Golf for a two-day practice session ahead of the Solheim Cup. With two qualifying tournaments left, the team will be finalised on August 3. Nordqvist said, "It sure takes a village to make this happen and I am very grateful for everyone."