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Two Premier League representatives at the 2026 World Cup have been told their services are no longer required

Regardless of what happens in Sunday’s final, Tottenham Hotspur will make history. With Cristian Romero/Marcos Senesi representing Argentina, or Djed Spence representing England, against Pedro Porro’s Spain, at least one Spurs player is guaranteed a World Cup winner’s medal on Sunday in New York.

Major League Soccer referee Ismail Elfath has never overseen a Lionel Messi loss or draw -- only wins. That's why his appointment to Argentina's World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday angered English fans and led to accusations of fixing the tournament for another Messi title.

The 2026 MLS season returns from the World Cup break with a gritty slate of soccer.

ATLANTA, July 14 - England have not played with the same intensity that their players display week in and week out in the Premier League, but Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister remains wary of the physical strength they will bring to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Football News: Spanish powerhouse Barcelona has officially edged out La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid and Premier League giants Arsenal to emerge as the club with the .

Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup semi-final in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday (local time), extending their winning streak against Les Bleus to three matches after previous triumphs in the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals and the 2025 UEFA Nations League semi-finals.

Current sports highlights see history-soaked Argentina-England clash in the World Cup semi-final draw attention, while Winnipeg joins the Northern Super League. France credits private talks for World Cup progress, and Spain faces backlash over a controversial column. Tennis merger talks stall, and various golf and gymnastics updates feature.

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Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said playing in the Premier League with Liverpool may be helpful when facing England on Wednesday in Atlanta.

France faces Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals as Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele have combined for 13 goals. Spain beat France 5-4 in last year's UEFA Nations League.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch the France vs Spain Match in India - The two teams have developed a fierce rivalry in recent years. Spain knocked France out of the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals and followed it up with another win in a high-scoring UEFA Nations League clash. Get Latest News on Football only on lokmattimes.com

Do the World Cup semi-final line-ups show the world’s best attacking talent plays outside the Premier League?

Chelsea are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup. The talented young attacker has performed well in the Portuguese league and impressed at the World Cup with Norway.

England face Argentina with three very familiar faces to Premier League supporters - Cristian Romero, Emi Martinez and Lisandro Martinez - looking to destroy the Three Lions World Cup hopes in the semi-final in Atlanta

Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and more sides will hope to improve their squads with the Premier League season beginning to loom as the World Cup reaches its final stages

France and Spain will each look to reach the final in New York as they battle for the slot in the 1st semi. The match comes in the wake of their last meeting in the UEFA Nations League semifinal on 6 June, 2025.

ARGENTINA fans are fuming at Alexis Mac Allister's mum as she refuses to join in with anti-England chants at the World Cup. Silvina Riela, who...

Stalled CBA negotiations have cast a pall over the game in Australia when it might be harnessing interest around the Socceroos’ World Cup run

Tales of his World Cup heroics are keeping Pico Lopes’ Shamrock Rovers teammates entertained ahead of their Champions League tie.

Chelsea are reportedly one of three Premier League teams who are showing an interest in a Norway World Cup star.

Spain are more solid and France share the goals more widely — how both sides have changed since their epic Nations League 5-4 before Tuesday's World Cup semi-final.

Belgium's 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on a sour note, but things are looking up for Youri Tielemans in the English Premier League.

SLAVEN BILIC has been reappointed as the Croatia manager following the nation's exit from the World Cup. The former Premier League boss had been...

NFL leaders are finally speaking up against artificial turf, and Jerry Jones might have to pay a price he didn't want to because of it.

Mexico International Gilberto Mora has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks. The 17-year-old impressed in the World Cup with his country, and he has been exceptional for Club Tijuana as well.

Stephen Bradley’s men face a huge test of their European credentials when they host Maltese side Floriana on Tuesday night.

BRITAIN is at the bottom of the World Cup league table for “bevy levy” packaging fees - with the industry demanding a review of the costs be...

The player in question has impressed during his nation's World Cup campaign and may make a move to the European champions.

Manchester United are close to completing a shock £35million transfer for Belgium World Cup star and Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans.

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor will not referee Sunday's final regardless of the result, due to a little-known FIFA rule.

Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard's former Chelsea teammate and World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit gives his thoughts on the Sky Blues' big task in hand