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France v Spain in the World Cup semi-final was always going to be a game for the purist to enjoy.

Many players from the Argentina national team play or have played in the Premier League. Some of them will be asked to put into practice on the field what they've learned in the world's most competitive domestic division in Wednesday's blockbuster semi-final.

Is Lamine Yamal just an individual, incapable of doing any defensive work? Whether with Spain or Barcelona, the left winger is not one to shy away from effort, and his stats at this World Cup leave no doubt about it.

With the World Cup soon coming to an end, focus will quickly switch back to pre-season commitments and the transfer window.

Wednesday sees the second of the World Cup semi-finals taking place, and old rivalries will be renewed as England take on Argentina for a place in Sunday's final.

England's World Cup showdown with Argentina on Wednesday could have consequences that stretch beyond the international stage, with Arsenal expected to step up their transfer plans once the tournament is over for Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez.

The first of the World Cup semi-finals sees both the pre-tournament favourites, France and Spain, face off in what's expected to be an epic 90+ minutes of football.

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, looks to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

Jannik Sinner remains the king of Wimbledon. He managed to defend the trophy he once doubted he could win. Right now, there’s no question about who plays best on grass. The Italian also dispelled doubts that arose after his collapse at Roland Garros. He won the London showcase despite not playing a single competitive match on grass before the tournament at the All England Club.

Czech tennis is celebrating another Wimbledon champion. Linda Noskova has become the third player in the last four years to claim the sport’s most prestigious trophy. Just six years ago, she wasn’t even ranked among the top thousand players in the WTA rankings.

Pre-tournament favourites France had looked in awesome form during this World Cup, and they faced a Morocco side determined to shock the football world with what would arguably be one of the greatest results in their history if they were to beat Les Bleus.

Friday at Wimbledon will feature both men's semi-finals. Many are calling the clash between seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and his fierce rival, the reigning champion Jannik Sinner, the tournament's premature final. Alexander Zverev will also face British sensation Arthur Fery for a place in the final.

Even in an increasingly globalised football world, the World Cup remains an unparalleled showcase for young players and standouts from less prominent national teams. The same scenario is repeating itself in 2026, even as the big stars steal the spotlight in North America.

An all-Czech final could be on the cards at Wimbledon this year. Everything will be decided by Thursday's schedule, which features both women's singles semi-finals. Karolina Muchova faces a tough test against her frequent nemesis, American star Coco Gauff. Linda Noskova also comes up against a dangerous opponent, as Marta Kostyuk is currently enjoying the finest form of her career.

When the World Cup comes around every four years, it's a chance for the best players on the planet to really showcase their talents and lead their countries to ultimate glory.

The first of the World Cup semi-finals takes place on Thursday, as pre-tournament favourites France take on Morocco in Boston.

A quarter-final tie against either Switzerland or Colombia was the prize for the winners of the Argentina v Egypt Round of 16 game, and pre-match hype centred, unsurprisingly, around Lionel Messi and Mo Salah.

Argentina's quest to become the first side since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup continued on Tuesday, thanks to a remarkable comeback against Egypt, whilst Switzerland knocked out Colombia on penalties.

Portugal’s elimination by Spain in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup marked Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell to the World Cup tournaments. It was a journey of 27 matches and 11 goals, starting in Germany and ending in the United States.

Much of the focus of the Argentina v Egypt World Cup Round of 16 clash is likely to be centred on how influential Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah will be for their respective countries.

The USA bowed out of the World Cup with a humbling defeat to Belgium, whilst Spain saw off rivals Portugal as we near the quarter-final stage of this thrilling tournament.

The World Cup headed into its third week on Thursday, as Ecuador picked up a historic win over Germany to qualify for the knockout rounds, whilst a rotated USA side failed to win all three group games for the first time.

Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.

Tuesday evening sees the return to action of a confident England team on the back of one of the best wins in their recent history against Croatia.

The race for the top scorer title continued with matches from Groups I and J. Lionel Messi overtook Miroslav Klose, while Kylian Mbappé caught up with him… will he do even better against a certain Erling Haaland in a few days?