World Cup 2026: Buildup to blockbuster semi-finals, Infantino hints at 64-team expansion – live
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Let’s start with Infantino latest:
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https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/13/world-cup-2026-buildup-to-blockbuster-semi-finals-infantino-hints-at-64-team-expansion-live">Continue reading...England to Face Argentina in World Cup Semifinal
- England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match The Guardian —
- World Cup semifinals: Four previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé vs Yamal and Messi vs Kane ABC News —
- FIFA’s 48-team World Cup gamble couldn’t have drawn up a better end result NY Post —
- Jude Bellingham's double fires England into FIFA World Cup semis as Norway crumble Times Of India —
- Argentina's foreign minister dubs Falklands Islanders 'artificially implanted' under 'illegitimate occupation' days before England World Cup meeting - after players sang anti-English victory chants Daily Mail —