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• Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross reveals her mother has died after cancer battle: 'My biggest fear happened right in front of me'15 July 2026, 2:30 am
  The Matildas star's mother's heartbreaking death has come after a long battle with an aggressive form of cancer.
  
• Timothee Chalamet seen chatting with David Beckham at France-Spain World Cup game in Texas... before meeting Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders15 July 2026, 1:58 am
  The Hollywood star headed to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to support France as they locked horns with the reigning European champions for a place in Sunday's final.
  
• 'You don't have to be a horse to be a good jockey!': Thomas Tuchel responds to Jude Bellingham's comments about his playing career - after talks with England stars over his ITV interview15 July 2026, 1:41 am
  Thomas Tuchel says he can lead England to World Cup glory despite his 'mediocre' playing career, as he declared: 'You don't have to be a horse to be a good jockey.'
  
• How Thomas Tuchel uses a bike and ice cream to fuel England's World Cup mission... as Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni insists it would be 'madness' to mix up football and the Falklands15 July 2026, 1:30 am
  Thomas Tuchel says history will not fuel his side when they take on Argentina in the World Cup semi-final tonight - although ice cream and a bike ride will power its head coach.
  
• Marc Guehi heaps pressure on rivals Argentina ahead of World Cup clash... and Ezri Konsa admits England have yet to watch their opponents in action15 July 2026, 12:59 am
  England insist that there is no pressure on them to perform in the titanic World Cup semi-final with Argentina - despite the weight of history resting on their shoulders.
  
• FBI warns match between England and Argentina is 'highest risk' of tournament15 July 2026, 12:58 am
  Scuffles have already broken out between rival supporters and there are fears Argentinian 'ultra' football thugs could be heading to the US.
  
• The secrets to stopping Lionel Messi: Schoolboy mistakes England need to avoid, how Egypt nailed it (for 79 minutes), Carlo Ancelotti's advice and why Argentina's 'dummies' are key15 July 2026, 12:48 am
  The little maestro has scored eight goals at this World Cup, but Thomas Tuchel must work out a way of shackling him if England are to make their first World Cup final since 1966.
  
• Can England's upstart Jude dethrone his idol Messi in battle of the Number 10s (with a little help from his mum)?15 July 2026, 12:21 am
  DAVID JONES: Among Jude Bellingham's viral online appearances, one recent interview might fray the nerves of England fans already biting their nails over tonight's showdown with Argentina.
  
• Lamine Yamal dazzles and Rodri was a forcefield to help bend World Cup semi-final Spain's way - but victory over France was the story of the collective over the individual15 July 2026, 12:07 am
  The French players had said Yamal was wrong to claim, before this game, that they were 'scared' of him but he was undeniably right. He cut them and broke them, just as he did two years ago.
  
• Which Premier League star was given just 2/10 for his display against Spain? L'Equipe deliver their damning verdict on France flops after surprise World Cup exit14 July 2026, 11:30 pm
  France's World Cup stars were not spared by L'Equipe after their World Cup campaign came to an underwhelming end with a 2-0 defeat by Spain in the semi-finals.
  
• Man United among clubs looking at France midfielder, Leeds reach £34m agreement on Bosnia star and Arsenal eye Greece forward after Leandro Trossard seals £17m exit: WINDOW WATCH14 July 2026, 11:21 pm
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. 
  
• France vs Spain - World Cup semi-final RECAP: European champions ease to victory to set up a final date with England or Argentina14 July 2026, 10:55 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Spain shocked the hot favourites France to book their spot in the World Cup final.
  
• Fuming Didier Deschamps questions whether World Cup referee was 'up to the standard required' to take charge of France's semi-final defeat by Spain14 July 2026, 10:09 pm
  Exasperated Didier Deschamps questioned whether referee Ivan Barton was 'up to the standard required' to take charge of a World Cup semi-final after Spain eliminated France.
  
• 'I remember Terry Butcher... he was the angriest': England's nemesis Diego Maradona on his infamous role in Argentina's World Cup win as Harry Kane and Co look for revenge 40 years on14 July 2026, 10:05 pm
  Maradona died in November 2020 after a suffering a heart failure. Four years earlier, he recalled his 1986 memories in 'Touched by God - How We Won The Mexico '86 World Cup'.
  
• Half-time show could mean World Cup final interval extended to 30 minutes - in breach of laws of the game14 July 2026, 8:59 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Broadcasters believe the spectacle could even lead to a break of 30 minutes, while the maximum amount of time permitted in the rulebook is 15.