Argentina World Cup news and team outlook

Argentina has fresh World Cup news signals for a measured team outlook. England weighing man-marking plan to stop Messi England coach Thomas Tuchel said he has considered man-marking Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against Argentina. Scaloni: Argentina 'not as bad' as some people say... Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni shut down criticism over the way his team has played throughout the FIFA World Cup ahead of the semifinal against England on Wednesday. England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966. 'We shouldn't confuse politics and football' - Scaloni on England-Argentina rivalry Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England. What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina? England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him? Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals. I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever. World Cup 2026 fixture schedule and UK kick-off times: Day-by-day breakdown of all 104 matches including England - Sky Sports Full World Cup 2026 fixture schedule for 48-team tournament in Mexico, USA and Canada with UK kick-off times; Final is on Sunday July 19; Watch 'World Cup Breakfast' on Sky Sports News from 7am to 10am every day of the World Cup. Tuesday 14 July 2026 22:12, UK. * **Quarter-final - France 2-0 Morocco** - *Foxborough, USA*. * **Quarter-final - Spain 2-1 Belgium** - *Los Angeles, USA*. * **Quarter-final - Argentina 3-1 Switzerland** - *Kansas City, USA*. * **Round of 16 -** **Canada 0-3 Morocco** - *Houston, USA*. * **Round of 16 -** **Paraguay 0-1 France** - *Philadelphia, USA*. * **Round of 16 -** **Brazil 0-2 Norway** - *New Jersey, USA*. * **Round of 16 -** **Mexico 2-3 England** - *Mexico City, Mexico*. * **Round of 16 -** **Portugal 0-1 Spain** - *Arlington, USA*. * **Round of 16 -** **Argentina 3-2 Egypt** - *Atlanta, USA*. * **Round of 32 -** **South Africa 0-1 Canada** - *Los Angeles, USA*. 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.