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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England semi-final
Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England. Fans ofReadMore
Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina?
Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far, but after two gruelling knockout ties, will age finally catch up with the 39-year-old in the quarter-final against Switzerland?ReadMore
Super-sub Merino propels Spain into semi-finals
Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. TheReadMore
Giuliani defends White house handling of Iran at World Cup
The White House has defended its handling of Iran’s visa restrictions during the World Cup, with top official Andrew Giuliani saying the team’s decision to base themselves in Tijuana, Mexico,ReadMore
Morocco offer France first real test of credentials
France’s World Cup campaign has already tested their firepower, patience and nerves, but Thursday’s quarter-final against Morocco will offer Didier Deschamps’ side something different: their first full football examination ofReadMore
FIFA World Cup 2026: Eight teams remain in hunt for glory
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is down to just eight teams, with a heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from Thursday. AFP Sport looks at the match-ups,ReadMore
Messi ‘didn’t want to go home’
Lionel Messi said his tears after Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals were ‘a release’ in what could have been his final international appearance.ReadMore
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other outReadMore
