Declan Rice is expected to shake off a sickness bug and keep his spot in the lineup for England’s World Cup semifinal clash with Argentina on Wednesday. The Arsenal player was taken off at the break during England’s quarterfinal victory against Norway, after manager Thomas Tuchel disclosed that Rice had been bedridden for much of […]
Continue ReadingA final call on Declan Rice’s availability to feature in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina will be made closer to kick-off. Nevertheless, there is still confidence that the Arsenal midfielder will overcome the lingering effects of an illness in time to take the field on Wednesday. Rice, who was dealing with a stomach virus […]
Continue ReadingMatches at the World Cup carry a unique weight. Across their history, England have only contested 79 fixtures in the tournament finals, a number barely exceeding two full campaigns in their domestic top division over the 76 years since their debut. These contests attract vast audiences: more than 17 million viewers in the UK tuned […]
Continue ReadingThe change is remarkable, yet it did not happen by chance. In 2013, soon after becoming chairman of the FA, Greg Dyke sharply criticized the setup of English football. “The issue is grave, extremely grave,” Dyke remarked regarding the “worrying” shortage of domestic talent. Dyke outlined two goals for the England side: a semi-final spot […]
Continue ReadingIn the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, Diego Maradona guided Argentina to a win over England.
Continue ReadingThe 2002 World Cup’s group phase includes a clash between England and Argentina.
Continue ReadingEngland faced Argentina in the round of 16 during the 1998 World Cup.
Continue ReadingSkipper Harry Kane has acknowledged that England “can find another gear” as they chase a first World Cup title since 1966. The Three Lions required extra time to see off Norway 2-1 on Saturday, booking a semi-final in Atlanta against Argentina on Wednesday (20:00 BST). After the quarter-final, head coach Thomas Tuchel admitted he was […]
Continue ReadingCould this have been the point when a true footballing feud was forged between these two nations? Perhaps. Most likely. The sides faced off in the quarter-finals, a match Argentina still claim they were cheated in, arguing that Geoff Hurst’s decisive goal should not have stood due to an offside position. That disagreement was merely […]
Continue ReadingAvailable for over a year The Lionesses have advanced to the last four of the global tournament… and a clash with Argentina is next. Rick Edwards speaks with commentator John Murray to analyze the team’s last-eight win over Norway, the display that secured their semifinal spot, and why Rick was hoping for a meeting with […]
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