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Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.
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Golden era ends for Deschamps’ France as Midas touch deserts Les Bleus
France’s crushing semi-final defeat at the hands of their nemesis Spain adds a bitter endnote to Didier Deschamps’ record-setting tenure with Les Bleus. But the coach with the Midas touch will be remembered above all as the manager who led France to their second world title in 2018, two decades after captaining them to their first on home soil.
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From The Sports Desk: Spain, France meet in star-studded World Cup semifinal
Spain’s teenage phenom Lamine Yamal has only scored once during this tournament. Will he rise to the occasion today against Kylian Mbappé and France?
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Bellingham scores twice as England reach World Cup quarter-finals
Get reaction, interviews and stats as England beat Mexico to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
