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• MICHAEL OWEN: England were played off the park by Norway and the performance was as bad as I feared. But here's why they CAN beat Argentina - and how Thomas Tuchel should deal with Jude Bellingham13 July 2026, 8:13 am
  MICHAEL OWEN: If I'm sitting in the England dressing room, I wouldn't be bothered in the slightest by Thomas Tuchel questioning our performance after the win over Norway. 
  
• Argentina are led by the ageless wonder that is Lionel Messi and his supporting cast is more than just a rump of faceless grunts... here's what England have to overcome in huge semi-final, writes OLIVER HOLT13 July 2026, 8:10 am
  On one side of the draw, France and Spain, the stylists and the matadors, most people's pick for the best two teams of the tournament so far.
  
• Roy Keane claims Erling Haaland's dad 'always seems to be drinking' in bizarre response to ex-Norway star's World Cup fury, as Alf Inge hits back with brutal reply in latest chapter of 30-year feud13 July 2026, 7:56 am
  Haaland Sr took to X to congratulate 'Bellingham and the referee' and claimed Norway were 'robbed' by French referee Clement Turpin, who denied Norway a second goal.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Thomas Tuchel tops the table, England stars cool off after Norway win, overnight news - and what to look out for today13 July 2026, 7:30 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 33 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• Argentina demand new talks to take over 'illegitimately occupied' Falkland Islands days before England World Cup semi-final grudge match - after their players sang anti-English chants13 July 2026, 7:19 am
  Argentina's foreign minister Pablo Quirno has added fuel to the arch World Cup rivalry between his nation and England ahead of their semi-final meeting.
  
• 'He doesn't know what it's like': Jude Bellingham hits back at boss Thomas Tuchel over calling England stars 'lucky' in remarkable interview, as tensions emerge before Argentina World Cup semi-final13 July 2026, 7:05 am
  Jude Bellingham insists England manager Thomas Tuchel 'maybe doesn't know' what he's talking about in a perplexed interview after the World Cup quarter-final win over Norway.
  
• Mum's the word! Jude Bellingham says advice from his mother is the secret to success13 July 2026, 6:27 am
  Denise Bellingham has been 'drilling into' him all week to watch his language and reactions on the pitch.
  
• The Falklands... Maradona's 'Hand of God'... Beckham's red card. One team now stands between England and the World Cup final... it just had to be Argentina!13 July 2026, 6:26 am
  IAN MCKINSTRY: After England's nerve-shredding triumph over Norway in the World Cup, a mood of excitement is spreading across the land.
  
• He's the arm-waving, finger-jabbing manager who's been furiously driving his England players to victory after victory. But there's a surprisingly softer - and romantic - side to the Tuchel Tornado13 July 2026, 5:19 am
  RONAN O'REILLY: No one has ever suggested that Thomas Tuchel missed his true calling as a diplomat.
  
• 'Don't be disrespectful - speak to me respectfully': Lionel Messi's unusual exchange with World Cup referee is revealed... as officials face new scrutiny over Argentina's 'rigged' run to the semi-finals13 July 2026, 3:48 am
  The incident occurred during the 42nd minute of the South Americans' 3-1 victory over the Swiss when Messi confronted Portuguese official Joao Pinheiro.
  
• 'Work harder... you're just standing! Fight!': Thomas Tuchel's hydration break rant at England's stars is revealed by expert lip-reader - as manager lets rip again12 July 2026, 11:30 pm
  Tuchel's fiery messaging has proved to be a useful tool throughout this tournament - but it didn't have the immediate intended consequence on this occasion.
  
• 'Reclusive' Lionel Messi's secret life locked in Fort Lauderdale: Everything you see is 'very orchestrated', say insiders who reveal divergence from wife... and retirement plan12 July 2026, 10:49 pm
  Despite his remarkable sporting exploits on the grandest stage of all, an insider has told The Daily Mail how different Messi is away from the pitch...
  
• Insiders insist there are 'NO problems' between Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel after star hit back at England boss for calling Three Lions 'lucky' in remarkable interview12 July 2026, 9:52 pm
  The German branded his side 'lucky' after Bellingham's brace and help from both VAR and a spider camera cable saw them creep past the spirited Scandinavians after extra-time.
  
• Was this England's own Hand of God? MARK CLATTENBURG on the spidercam storm - and what the technology really shows12 July 2026, 9:23 pm
  MARK CLATTENBURG: England had scored their equaliser. The English fans at Miami Gardens were going crazy, celebrating Jude Bellingham's brilliant goal. 
  
• Footage of couple arguing at World Cup game goes viral as fans speculate over what sparked tense exchange12 July 2026, 9:01 pm
  A video at the World Cup has gone viral after a pair of fans were seen bickering during a match which has left social media wondering what could have possibly led to the dispute.