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• FBI bill England vs Argentina as 'highest risk' World Cup match after talks over the historical divide and fears about fights between fans14 July 2026, 9:04 am
  MIKE KEEGAN IN KANSAS CITY: England's semi-final with Argentina has been classified as the 'highest risk' match at the World Cup following a meeting of the FBI, officials and local police.
  
• 'We want to win because of Malvinas': What World Cup-obsessed Argentines really think of England semi-final - with anger about the Falklands... and a Maradona lookalike!14 July 2026, 8:59 am
  NIK SIMON IN BUENOS AIRES: Turn right onto the Avenida Belgrano in Buenos Aires and you cannot miss the 35-metre-tall mural of Lionel Messi.
  
• Lionel Messi gets his favourite referee for England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final despite conspiracy theories that tournament is 'rigged'14 July 2026, 8:57 am
  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.
  
• 'What happened last season cannot be repeated... get ready for a new Spurs': XAVI SIMONS reveals his joy at Tottenham's influx of 'top' signings, why he loves Roberto De Zerbi already, the latest on his injury and 'big goals' he's out to achieve14 July 2026, 8:03 am
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: The last few months have been difficult for Xavi. 'There's been some not-so-good moments,' he admits.
  
• Erling Haaland returns home to hero's welcome - bringing a £560 taxidermied RACCOON with him - before joining Norway fans in one last Viking Row celebration to toast country's best ever World Cup run14 July 2026, 7:52 am
  Erling Haaland and his team-mates touched down back in Norway to a heroes welcome after their World Cup exploits - with the forward curiously carrying a stuffed raccoon in his luggage.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: David Beckham receives his England legacy cap, Erling Haaland's lasting USA impact - and what to look out for today as France face Spain in the first semi-final14 July 2026, 7:14 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 34 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• Man United confirm £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, as they PULL OUT of £39m Ederson deal and move for Youri Tielemans for £35m to revamp midfield14 July 2026, 7:07 am
  The 22-year-old Brazilian has signed a five-year contract until June 2031 with the option to extend it by another year.
  
• Declan Rice is FIT for England's World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina after shaking off sickness bug14 July 2026, 6:49 am
  CRAIG HOPE IN KANSAS CITY: There was concern over the vice-captain's condition coming out of the 2-1 win over Norway on Saturday, after he was forced off at half-time.
  
• Is this the best sports photo EVER? World Cup fans go wild for snap of Lionel Messi at Arrowhead Stadium14 July 2026, 2:13 am
  Messi helped Argentina reach the semifinals of the competition on Saturday, teeing up Alexis Mac Allister for the opening goal in his country's 3-1 win over Switzerland in the last eight.
  
• Jordan Pickford urges England fans to forget Argentina history ahead of blockbuster World Cup semi-final - after Lionel Messi and Co sang that they will beat the Three Lions 'for the Falklands' in dressing room chant14 July 2026, 1:00 am
  MIKE KEEGAN IN KANSAS CITY: The Everton goalkeeper was asked if he had a message for supporters given the rivalry between the nations and concerns things may boil over in Atlanta.
  
• Now use it against them! Argentina legend Diego Maradona once offered Harry Kane shooting tips to help him reach the top - now the England captain bids to end the world champions' title defence14 July 2026, 1:00 am
  Kane met Argentina legend Diego Maradona before a Tottenham match back in 2017, where he sought to offer advice to the striker on how he could remain at the top of the game.
  
• Argentina's media are convinced Jude Bellingham is INJURED as new footage emerges of England star grimacing in pain from his heavily scarred shoulder14 July 2026, 12:25 am
  New footage released today shows the Three Lions ace clutching his shoulder and grimacing while walking through the mixed zone post-match at the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday.
  
• France star Warren Zaire-Emery hits back at racist attack from the former Spanish Prime Minister that they 'don't have any French players'13 July 2026, 11:05 pm
  He said: 'The French team has players from different backgrounds and origins, as does the country. We are a united group, a united team, and that's all that matters.'
  
• Alexi Lalas begs for England to suffer 'ultimate heartbreak' for USA's 250th birthday ahead of Argentina World Cup showdown13 July 2026, 11:02 pm
  The Three Lions are gearing up for a highly-anticipated semifinal clash with Argentina on Wednesday, when they will bid to reach the final for the first time since their only triumph in 1966.
  
• Micah Richards reveals plans to QUIT punditry: BBC and Sky Sports star has told employers exactly WHEN he will retire - and his surprise next steps13 July 2026, 10:39 pm
  Richards, 38 is currently working on World Cup coverage with the BBC as well as Gary Lineker's The Rest Is Football podcast. He has been to New York and back three times during the tournament.