If you thought Lionel Messi’s reign was over, think again. Argentina’s international hero came through again in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals, delivering two clutch assists in La Albiceleste’s 2-1 comeback win over the Three Lions on Wednesday. Argentina’s chances of advancing to back-to-back World Cup finals looked slim as it entered the 84th … Read more
Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he’ll be delivering another World Cup trophy for Argentina. Messi didn’t add to his tournament-leading goal total, but the 39-year-old assisted on two late strikes that carried La Albiceleste to another stunning comeback for a 2-1 victory over England in the semifinals Wednesday. Eight days … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Spain is awaiting the winner of Argentina-England in the championship match, while France is awaiting the loser in the third-place game. All that means is we still have some fabulous football left on the docket. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day … Read more
England and Argentina will restore their historic rivalry when the two sides go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, and, for the first time ever, Lionel Messi will be part of it. As hard as it might be to believe, it’s true: Messi has never played a match, … Read more
England will face Argentina in a 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal showdown on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium on FOX. Argentina and England meet for the sixth time at the World Cup and the fourth time in the World Cup knockout stage, tied for the second-most of any matchup. This is their first … Read more
ATLANTA STADIUM — Perhaps Marc Guéhi simply refuses to think past Wednesday’s monster FIFA World Cup semifinal between his England and Lionel Messi’s Argentina. Maybe Guéhi, as a devout Christian, just doesn’t want to tempt fate. Or maybe the Three Lions center back genuinely has no idea if this star-studded England squad can do in the … Read more
The final of the biggest World Cup ever is on the horizon. Spain became the first team to punch its ticket into the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, defeating France on Sunday. It’s Spain’s second trip to the World Cup final, as it seeks to win its second World Cup after winning it all in … Read more
Typically, one cannot be sure what or who they will encounter in the jungle. But this summer, one can expect to find Zlatan Ibrahimović on the prowl. On that note, here’s Ibrahimović’s latest “King of the Jungle” power rankings, which were revealed on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal round match between France … Read more
World Cup odds provided a record-breaking past month of soccer wagers for sportsbooks in Las Vegas and across the nation. That’s likely to continue in the semifinals, since the final four teams alive just happen to be the top four teams in FIFA’s world rankings. “Ever since the USA fell out, all of the knockout … Read more
Lionel Messi is “more mortal now”, former England international Gary Pallister has told GOAL, with the Three Lions considered to be capable of ending Argentina’s World Cup title defense. Thomas Tuchel’s side are due to lock horns with the reigning champions on Wednesday, with questions already being asked of how best to contain an evergreen … Read more