{"id":692648,"date":"2026-07-15T08:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/692648\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:26:08","slug":"england-v-argentina-live-latest-world-cup-updates-as-thomas-tuchel-confirms-fitness-boost-ahead-of-semi-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/692648\/","title":{"rendered":"England v Argentina LIVE: Latest World Cup updates as Thomas Tuchel confirms fitness boost ahead of semi-final"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>From Tuchel\u2019s outcast to England\u2019s kingpin, how Jude Bellingham silenced his critics at the World Cup<\/p>\n

England have their own star No 10 at this tournament. Jude Bellingham doesn\u2019t quite do things like Lionel Messi, but Lawrence Ostlere believes he\u2019s silenced his critics.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 09:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Why an emotionally-charged Argentina need to win this World Cup more than you might think<\/p>\n

England have carried plenty of emotion through this tournament, but Argentina seem to have plenty to play for. Ed Malyon looks at why this World Cup is more important than it might first appear for the defending champions.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 09:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>The \u2018anti-football\u2019 red card that explains why Lionel Messi has never faced England<\/p>\n

It is 21 years since Argentina and England last met, which just about encompasses Lionel Messi\u2019s entire international career. Indeed, Messi would have played in that 2005 friendly if not for a controversial red card on debut \u2013 Kieran Jackson explains…<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 09:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>What is it like to face Lionel Messi? Inside the mind of Argentina\u2019s genius as England finally find out<\/p>\n

Remarkably, today marks the first meeting for England with Lionel Messi \u2013 perhaps the greatest player of all time looking to go back-to-back as a World Cup winning captain. Miguel Delaney explains the mentality behind the Argentina No 10\u2019s greatness.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 08:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>HAVE YOUR SAY! Predict the score of England vs Argentina<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 08:35<\/p>\n

<\/a>Atlanta police increase security for England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final<\/p>\n

Atlanta police have stepped up their security measures in anticipation of potential fan clashes in the city today as England and Argentina supporters mingle. Luke Baker has the story.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 08:25<\/p>\n

<\/a>England and Argentina\u2019s epic rivalry is much deeper than just football<\/p>\n

Wondering to what history Thomas Tuchel might be referring? Miguel Delaney chronicles the England-Argentina rivalry, storied at World Cups but extending rather deeper off the field…<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 08:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Thomas Tuchel says Argentina ‘fuelled by history’ ahead of England clash<\/p>\n

Thomas Tuchel says gritty England are ready to face an Argentina team \u201cfuelled by history\u201d as his side look to create their own by reaching a second World Cup final.<\/p>\n

All eyes will be on Atlanta for what is sure to be a fiery last-four clash between these historic rivals, when the German coach is seeking to set up a Sunday showpiece against Spain.<\/p>\n

This is England\u2019s fourth World Cup semi-final and Tuchel is looking to lead them to a first men\u2019s final since Sir Alf Ramsey\u2019s heroes lifted the trophy in 1966.<\/p>\n

Reigning champions Argentina stand in their way, with dramatic previous encounters and tensions over the Falklands War in 1982 feeding into a side willing Lionel Messi onto another global title.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know some of the players, I coached some of the players, I can sense it,\u201d England boss Tuchel said. \u201cYou can see it. They have this kind of edge.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can sense it when they\u2019re going a goal down, and when matches are tight. They\u2019re a tough team to beat. It\u2019s just what it is. They\u2019re a tough group.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 08:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inside Thomas Tuchel\u2019s relationship with Jude Bellingham at the heart of England\u2019s World Cup<\/p>\n

The relationship between coach and star player can be a complex one \u2013 and Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham haven\u2019t always seen eye-to-eye. Miguel Delaney examines the pair\u2019s past and present. <\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 08:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Thomas Tuchel clears the air with Jude Bellingham after \u2018unfair\u2019 question: \u2018It\u2019s blown up in the media\u2019<\/p>\n

Declan Rice\u2019s availability will please Thomas Tuchel; continued questions over his relationship with Jude Bellingham will not. Tuchel has cleared the air with the midfielder after what he described as an \u201cunfair\u201d situation as the pair jousted in separate TV interviews following the win over Norway.<\/p>\n

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