England surrender to Argentina’s juggernaut, as Lionel Messi set for another FIFA World Cup final

Argentina will defend their FIFA World Cup crown after producing a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the 2026 semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. Lionel Scaloni’s side overturned a one-goal deficit in the closing stages, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scoring inside the final minutes to send the holders into another World Cup final, where they will face Spain.

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Naval blockade returns, 35 killed as US steps up strikes; Iran threatens to halt Gulf energy exports | Updates

​More than 35 people have been killed, and at least 72 others hospitalised in recent US airstrikes across Iran, according to Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for the Iranian Health Ministry. The escalation comes after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its air campaign in response to Tehran’s attacks on ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a renewed full-scale conflict in the Middle East.

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France ghost in semis as Spain punch FIFA World Cup final ticket after 16 years following 2-0 win

Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for only the second time in history after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. First-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike by Pedro Porro secured a deserved victory for Luis de la Fuente’s side, who will now face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina.

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