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Argentina fans rejoice as team makes it to World Cup final for second time in a row

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Argentina will have a chance to defend its World Cup title after defeating England 2-1 in the semifinal. This is the second time in a row Argentina has reached the final. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell reports on the excitement from fans.

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  1. England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup semifinal – Messi, Kane and prediction

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  1. WSVN Miami

    World Cup semifinal set to revive decades-old Argentina-England rivalry (opens WSVN Miami)

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    Argentina and England are set to meet on the World Cup stage, renewing one of international soccer’s most heated rivalries. For fans who have followed...

  2. Fox5 Atlanta

    Argentina vs. England: A semifinal about more than football (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    A fierce and deeply rooted football rivalry will reignite in Atlanta on Wednesday as Argentina and England face off at Atlanta Stadium with a spot in the World Cup final on the line. How did we get here? Argentina advanced to the semifinal round by defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, a victory …

  3. Just the News

    Argentina defeats England in FIFA World Cup semi-finals, will face Spain on Sunday (opens Just the News)

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    England will now play France for the third place title on Saturday afternoon, followed by Argentina and Spain on Sunday.

  4. New York Post

    Argentina, England meet in World Cup semifinal on similar paths of survival (opens New York Post)

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    England’s path to the semifinal tells an equally compelling story as Argentina's.

  5. Al Jazeera

    England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup semifinal – Messi, Kane and prediction (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    England and Argentina renew their World Cup rivalry after 24 years, as Harry Kane and Lionel Messi clash in the semis.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    England vs. Argentina: A football rivalry full of history (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    From the Falkland Islands to Diego Maradona and David Beckham, there is so much history between the two 2026 World Cup semifinalists.

  7. FOX 5 New York

    England vs. Argentina preview: Messi, Kane, Bellingham meet in historic semifinal (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    England and Argentina meet Wednesday in a World Cup semifinal that brings together one of soccer’s oldest rivalries, three of the tournament’s biggest stars and a place in the Final against Spain. England faces Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

  8. CBS News

    England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry (opens CBS News)

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    The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.

  9. France 24

    Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between two of the big beasts of global football is mouthwatering enough but is given added spice by long-standing politi…

  10. Local News 8

    Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina (opens Local News 8)

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    By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. Spain defied all pre-match predictions when it comprehensively brushed France aside to reach the World Cup final yesterday, and now …

  11. Daily Journal

    England and Argentina resume fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinals (opens Daily Journal)

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    ATLANTA (AP) — England and Argentina resume one of the fiercest rivalries in international soccer in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. The two teams meet in Atlanta and the winner will play Spain in the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.

  12. Al Jazeera

    England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football's great rivalries in the semifinal.

  13. The Guardian

    England v Argentina: World Cup 2026 semi-final – live (opens The Guardian)

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    ⚽ Kick-off in Atlanta is 3pm EST/8pm BST/5am AEST ⚽ Golden Boot | Player guide | And get Football Daily There’s been so much hype about this match that it’s important we put it in perspective. It is, after all, only the biggest game ever played in football’s greatest cross-continent rivalry.

  14. WFMZ Allentown

    Argentina and England set for World Cup semi-final showdown (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with European champions Spain lying in wait for the winners.

  15. France 24

    England-Argentina live: Kane and Messi battle for World Cup final spot (opens France 24)

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    England and Argentina clash in an eagerly awaited World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with both nations seeking the last stage. The Three Lions and the Albiceleste bring history, rivalry, and star quality to this decisive encounter, with Harry Kane's England facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in a battle …

  16. Green Field Reporter

    The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham. The winner will meet Spain, whose defensive prowess and swagger allowed them to clinch a spot in the World Cup final with a 2-0 win against France on Tuesday.

  17. Winchester Star

    The Latest: Argentina and England will revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal (opens Winchester Star)

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    Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham. The winner will meet Spain, whose defensive prowess and swagger allowed them to clinch a spot in the World…

  18. Washington Examiner

    Why is the World Cup match between England and Argentina so politically fraught? (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The World Cup is no stranger to political undertones, but Wednesday’s semifinal between England and Argentina is a whole different ballgame. The match will be played Wednesday in Atlanta, but the thoughts of each team and a host of fans will be 6,100 miles southeast, on an island archipelago 300 mil…

  19. Winchester Star

    England faces defending champion Argentina for a spot in the World Cup final, in photos (opens Winchester Star)

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    ATLANTA (AP) — One of international soccer’s biggest rivalries returns to the World Cup when England faces defending champion Argentina on Wednesday in the semifinals in Atlanta. Argentina will be led by Lionel Messi, one of the greatest to ever…

  20. Winchester Star

    Argentina advances to World Cup final by beating England 2-1, will play Spain for the title on Sunday (opens Winchester Star)

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    Argentina advances to World Cup final by beating England 2-1, will play Spain for the title on Sunday.

  21. FOX 2 St. Louis

    Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1 (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final.

  22. ABC 13 Houston

    Argentina advances to World Cup final by beating England 2-1, will play Spain for the title (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

  23. KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK

    Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England (opens KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK)

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    Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions’ six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy. (Image credit: Shaun Botterill)

  24. ABC News

    Argentina advances to the World Cup final with 2-1 win over England (opens ABC News)

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    Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19.

  25. HuffPost

    Argentina Returns To World Cup Final By Beating England 2-1 (opens HuffPost)

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    The defending champion trailed 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time before Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored.

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