England World Cup news and team outlook

England has fresh World Cup news signals for a measured team outlook. 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. 'Not happy with the performance' - so why do England keep winning? Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good. Norway boss fumes at 'clear' TV wire goal assist Norway boss Stale Solbakken has said he believes the overhead wires deserve an assist for England's equaliser. FIFA denies ball hit wire in England's first goal FIFA stated there is "no evidence" the ball struck an overhead wire before England's equalizing goal against Norway in the Three Lions' 2-1 World Cup quarterfinals victory. 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. Bellingham backs England stars after Tuchel fury Jude Bellingham praised England's fighting spirit and ability to "win dirty" after coach Thomas Tuchel criticized their performance in beating Norway on Saturday. 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. Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game - Tuchel England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug. '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. Tuchel angry at 'lucky' England - but Bellingham defends players England head coach Thomas Tuchel is praised by former England players for saying his players "got lucky" in World Cup quarter-final win over Norway - but match-winner Jude Bellingham disagrees. Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not - Norway unsure Norway's World Cup campaign ends in a quarter-final defeat by England, but they leave frustrated, arguing that Jude Bellingham's equaliser should not have counted. Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina share tense handshake after match - ESPN FIFA has suspended the red card U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received in the team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, making him available to face Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup. U.S. men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic said that FIFA's lifting of Folarin Balogun's suspension "feels right.". Norway LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as five-time world champions face Haaland and Co. ## World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as England prepare for biggest challenge yet against Mexico and Norway face Brazil - July 5. ## The master of the half-time team talk: Explaining why Thomas Tuchel at England works. * 🏆 FIFA Men's World Cup bracket. * 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: All fixtures, results and coverage. ## Can England handle Mexico's altitude? ## England vs. * Six problems for England to overcome against Mexico at the World Cup. ## Postcards from the World Cup: Seeing the U.S., Canada and Mexico play at home. Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka: Match Highlights - ESPN ## Follow ESPN UK. Norway LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as five-time world champions face Haaland and Co. Brazil face Norway in the World Cup round of 16, with the winner set to face either England or Mexico in Miami on Saturday, and you can follow the action live with ESPN. ## World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as England prepare for biggest challenge yet against Mexico and Norway face Brazil - July 5. England resume their World Cup campaign with a daunting clash with Mexico at the Azteca, and you can follow all of the day's updates with ESPN. ## The master of the half-time team talk: Explaining why Thomas Tuchel at England works. ESPN's Tom Hamilton spoke to figures from Thomas Tuchel's past who witnessed his rise to become England's ideal boss. * 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: All fixtures, results and coverage. ## USMNT AT THE WORLD CUP. * Six problems for England to overcome against Mexico at the World Cup.