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Why did Jude Bellingham slap an Argentina substitute and could he face suspension?

By Callum Rice-Coates Published 16 July 26

England's Jude Bellingham had an altercation with Argentina's Valentin Barco after the World Cup semi-final.

Cape Verde star’s dream summer continues with Champions League qualification heroics

By Chris Nee Published 16 July 26

Defender's fairytale goes on after starring for the Blue Sharks at the World Cup

'Lionel Messi, fake LEFT, dive RIGHT': How Jordan Pickford would've dived had England made it to a penalty shootout vs Argentina

By Callum Rice-Coates Published 16 July 26

England's goalkeeper was fully prepared for a potential penalty shootout in the World Cup semi-final.

BBC pundit’s personal tragedy – Micah Richards confirms tragic loss before England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final

By Callum Rice-Coates Published 16 July 26

Micah Richards suffered a family tragedy prior to the BBC's coverage of the match

What is FIFA World Cup closing ceremony and why is Tom Cruise appearing?

By Richard Buxton Published 16 July 26

FIFA have included Tom Cruise in their World Cup 2026 closing ceremony

Harry Kane addresses England World Cup retirement after Argentina exit

By Chris Nee Published 16 July 26

England's captain scored six goals on the way to the World Cup semi-finals

Who do England play next in the World Cup?

By Kedar Bayley Last updated 16 July 26

England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semi final in Atlanta - but who will they face in their next game?

'Oh no' Wayne Rooney frustrated by England substitutions in World Cup semi-final defeat

By Chris Nee Published 15 July 26

Thomas Tuchel's second-half changes invited Argentina to attack England and Rooney believes they affected the mentality of the players

Argentina star and former Spurs player unfurls anti-Falklands banner after England World Cup defeat 

By Joe Donnohue Published 15 July 26

Ex-Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was pictured with a banner referencing the Falklands Islands after Argentina’s World Cup semi-final triumph

HENRY WINTER: Good luck to Lionel Messi and Argentina but Thomas Tuchel will have to explain his tactical substitutions that cost England dear

By Henry Winter Published 15 July 26

FROM ATLANTA: England saw their World Cup dreams crushed as they were beaten by Argentina in the semi-final