Argentina World Cup news and team outlook

Argentina has fresh World Cup news signals for a measured team outlook. Magic from Álvarez, not Messi, sees Argentina thro... It wasn't Lionel Messi coming up with the goods, but Argentina's supporting cast stepped up after the Switzerland defense muted their captain. Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four. Álvarez's screamer a 'huge release' for Argentina Julián Álvarez said he felt a 'huge release of emotions' after he scored his first World Cup goal for Argentina to propel his team into the semifinals against England. Copy of Embolo red-carded for diving after VAR review Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal match with Argentina on Saturday night after a video review showed he was guilty of simulation. Messi praises 'not normal' Argentina in WC defense... Lionel Messi has said Argentina's remarkable run of success is "not normal" after the reigning world champions beat Switzerland to reach the World Cup semifinals, where they will face England. 'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry. Who is still in the World Cup? Updated list of teams left in 2026 FIFA semifinal bracket - sportingnews.com # Who is still in the World Cup? Updated list of teams left in 2026 FIFA semifinal bracket. Forty-eight teams entered the 2026 World Cup. After a month of action, just four remain. The World Cup trophy beckons on the horizon for those sides, which boast some of the world's finest talents. France's Kylian Mbappe, Argentina's Lionel Messi, England's Jude Bellingham and Spain's Lamine Yamal have all impressed at different points in this year's tournament. With that, here's a look at the four sides left in this year's competition. **2026 WORLD CUP HQ:** Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Buy World Cup tickets. ## World Cup semifinal bracket 2026. The Spaniards advanced to the quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Portugal, sending Cristiano Ronaldo to the World Cup retirement home in the process. The Three Lions have a date with defending champion Argentina in the tournament's final four. ## FIFA World Rankings for teams still in World Cup. 'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting Lionel Messi is set for his first match against England after Argentina beat Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals. U.S. Staffers Reportedly Suspended, Fan’s Alleged Racist Abuse: 2026 FIFA World Cup Live Updates - HuffPost Follow along for the latest news from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is deep into the knock-out stages — and HuffPost is live-blogging every twist and turn as the final looms at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19. Even before a ball was kicked, the 23rd edition of the tournament was engulfed in controversy: from Iran’s tough journey to the competition amid Donald Trump’s war, to the president’s close relationship with FIFA’s Peace Prize-awarding President Gianni Infantino. And Trump’s intervention in an effort to get a red card reversed for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, which was fruitless, as the Americans were soundly defeated by Belgium, will likely leave a stain on this World Cup. Check out the full games schedule on the FIFA website. The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday criticised refereeing decisions in Egypt's dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Argentina, saying it would not remain silent over what it described as the improper use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.