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• England vs Argentina - World Cup semi-final LIVE: Team news LEAKED as surprise star is given nod to start on the right wing with Thomas Tuchel's side out to end Lionel Messi's dream15 July 2026, 4:59 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as England take on old rivals Argentina in a bid to book a spot in the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.
  
• Johan Manzambi set for Aston Villa medical, former Tottenham star hoping to impress Fulham, Sunderland sign Thomas Meunier... and Bournemouth close in on Benfica talent: WINDOW WATCH15 July 2026, 4:56 pm
  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. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Eduardo Camavinga could LEAVE Real Madrid this summer as Jose Mourinho plans for next season - with Man United and Man City having both considered a move for France star15 July 2026, 4:54 pm
  SIMON JONES: Manchester City and Manchester United have both considered Camavinga, but cost will obviously be key if the player is put up for transfer.
  
• Revealed: World Cup fans are allowed to bring GUNS into Atlanta fanzone for England-Argentina watch party15 July 2026, 4:53 pm
  A little-known Georgia state law means World Cup fans attending Atlanta's official FIFA Fan Fest are allowed to bring their handguns - much to the shock of visiting supporters.
  
• FIFA's star-studded World Cup final halftime show is 'what people want', top exec claims... as fan fury continues over lengthy break15 July 2026, 4:53 pm
  FIFA has said the show, featuring artists such as Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, will last 11 minutes at MetLife Stadium on Sunday - but the break itself could be more than half an hour.
  
• With Rory McIlroy tinkering, Scottie Scheffler on a barren streak and Bryson DeChambeau yet to make a Major cut this year... NOW it's time for English stars to finally end 34 years of hurt at the Open15 July 2026, 4:48 pm
  When the 154th Open Championship commences, it will be lost on none of the home challengers that 34 years have passed since one of their own won golf's oldest major.
  
• Inter Milan hold talks over deal to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero - as Argentina defender prepares to thwart England at World Cup15 July 2026, 4:14 pm
  SIMON JONES: The Argentine, a divisive figure for supporters in recent months, will leave Spurs this summer but his wages and transfer fee will limit options of potential suitors this summer.
  
• Masterclass against France showed why Man City MUST keep 'the boss' Rodri: How Spain's 'metronome' freed up his team-mates, the unseen work he does off the ball and the World Cup list he's top of despite impending surgery15 July 2026, 4:11 pm
  IAN HERBERT: You could measure the performance of Spain's semi-final architect by the many ways the Spanish press chose to define it, in the aftermath.
  
• England World Cup legend Nobby Stiles died with dementia caused by heading 140,000 footballs during his iconic career, coroner rules15 July 2026, 3:31 pm
  Stiles, 78, a 1966 World Cup winner, died with severe dementia and had headed a football around 140,000 times during his career, Stockport Coroner's Court heard.
  
• England have only had THREE players better than 6/10 at the World Cup - now Thomas Tuchel must prove the FA were right to trust him to deliver football's greatest prize, writes IAN LADYMAN15 July 2026, 3:22 pm
  IAN LADYMAN IN ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel was hired to win a World Cup and stands just two steps from it. He is also one defeat away from being asked some really serious questions.
  
• Mystic meerkats - who have got EVERY England prediction right so far - give their verdict ahead of World Cup semi-final against Argentina15 July 2026, 3:22 pm
  The group of 'Mystic Meerkats' at Drusillas Park in Sussex have had a flawless track record so far and they are yet to make an incorrect prediction for England's matches.
  
• 'We will find a way to stop Lionel Messi': Defiant Thomas Tuchel backs England stars to end Argentina hero's World Cup dream - as Alan Shearer warns Three Lions could lose to 'nonsense' referee decision amid 'rigging' fears15 July 2026, 2:57 pm
  Thomas Tuchel believes his England side will find a way to stop Argentina talisman Lionel Messi when the two sides meet in the World Cup semi-final.
  
• Sir Alex Ferguson told Man United's star to NOT let him do his classic trick, Dean Smith avoided textbook tactic at all costs and Joe Cole thinks he should donate his body to SCIENCE: The brutal reality of facing Lionel Messi15 July 2026, 2:30 pm
  He's one of the greatest players of all time and, even at the age of 39, the biggest threat to England's hopes of reaching the World Cup final when they meet old rivals Argentina in Atlanta.
  
• French newspaper L'Equipe brutally rate Premier League star 2/10 after France's World Cup humbling by Spain - with Didier Deschamps' flops sent packing after one-sided contest in Dallas15 July 2026, 2:29 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.
  
• Lionel Messi gets his favourite referee for England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final despite conspiracy theories that tournament is 'rigged'15 July 2026, 1:57 pm
  FIFA have announced the referee for England's World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina - and it's an official that the holders' talisman Lionel Messi is familiar with.