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India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been penalised by the ICC for breaching Level 1 of the Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England in Birmingham on Tuesday. Brar was found to have violated Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to throwing the ball towards or near a player in an inappropriate or dangerous manner during an international match.&nbsp;As a result, he has received one demerit point on his disciplinary record. It is his first offence in the last 24 months.&nbsp;The incident took place in the eighth over of England’s innings. After fielding the ball, Brar threw it towards the batter in a way that the ICC considered inappropriate and dangerous.&nbsp;Brar admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Richie Richardson from the Emirates Elite Panel. Since he accepted the punishment, there was no need for a formal hearing, the ICC said.&nbsp;For a Level 1 offence, players can receive anything from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 per cent of their match fee, along with one or two demerit points.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-lionel-messi-dedicates-argentina-s-win-over-england-to-diego-maradona-1784198122173">FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi dedicates Argentina's win over England to Diego Maradona</a>&nbsp;Despite the disciplinary action, Brar delivered a solid performance with the ball in the opening ODI. He returned figures of 2/61 from nine overs, removing Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell.&nbsp;With the second ODI set to be played on a pitch expected to offer good bounce and movement for fast bowlers, India may consider bringing in experienced left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, as his experience could strengthen the pace attack for an important match.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href=" ‘The Story Never Ends’: Messi hails Argentina’s character after beating England">‘The Story Never Ends’: Messi hails Argentina’s character after beating England</a>&nbsp;Although Brar claimed two wickets in the first game, he also gave away 61 runs, which could influence the team management’s decision.&nbsp;If Arshdeep is included in the playing XI, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav may once again miss out. Meanwhile, all-rounders Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar impressed in the first ODI and are likely to keep their places for the next match against England.

India pacer Gurnoor Brar received an official ICC warning and one demerit point for throwing the ball near Ben Duckett during the first ODI in Birmingham. 

India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been penalised by the ICC for breaching Level 1 of the Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England in Birmingham on Tuesday. Brar was found to have violated Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to throwing the ball towards or near a player in an inappropriate or dangerous manner during an international match. As a result, he has received one demerit point on his disciplinary record. It is his first offence in the last 24 months. The incident took place in the eighth over of England’s innings. After fielding the ball, Brar threw it towards the batter in a way that the ICC considered inappropriate and dangerous. Brar admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Richie Richardson from the Emirates Elite Panel. Since he accepted the punishment, there was no need for a formal hearing, the ICC said. For a Level 1 offence, players can receive anything from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 per cent of their match fee, along with one or two demerit points. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi dedicates Argentina's win over England to Diego Maradona Despite the disciplinary action, Brar delivered a solid performance with the ball in the opening ODI. He returned figures of 2/61 from nine overs, removing Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell. With the second ODI set to be played on a pitch expected to offer good bounce and movement for fast bowlers, India may consider bringing in experienced left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, as his experience could strengthen the pace attack for an important match. Also Read - ‘The Story Never Ends’: Messi hails Argentina’s character after beating England Although Brar claimed two wickets in the first game, he also gave away 61 runs, which could influence the team management’s decision. If Arshdeep is included in the playing XI, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav may once again miss out. Meanwhile, all-rounders Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar impressed in the first ODI and are likely to keep their places for the next match against England.

India pacer Gurnoor Brar received an official ICC warning and one demerit point for throwing the ball near Ben Duckett during the first ODI in Birmingham.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Why did ICC penalise India pacer Gurnoor Brar?

Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to Diego Maradona after Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, saying the victory was “a gift” for the late football legend. After guiding Argentina to a second straight World Cup final, Messi was handed an iconic Argentina jersey from the 1986 World Cup during an interview with TyC Sports. Speaking after the match, Messi said Maradona would have loved the occasion.&nbsp;“I’m sure Diego is enjoying it from up above because today was a very special day for him,” Messi said.&nbsp;“To be able to give him this joy, wherever he is watching from, and for him to enjoy it, this is a gift for him as well.”&nbsp;Maradona’s performance against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final remains one of the most iconic in football history. He scored the famous “Hand of God” goal and the stunning “Goal of the Century” as Argentina won 2-1 before going on to lift the World Cup in Mexico.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-watch-bellingham-loses-cool-taps-argentine-player-on-head-after-loss-1784186899416">FIFA | WATCH - Bellingham loses cool, taps Argentine player on head after loss</a>&nbsp;This time, Argentina once again defeated England by the same scoreline, with Messi leading the way. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, kept the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner quiet for much of the match and went ahead through Anthony Gordon in the second half.

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Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina's dramatic World Cup semifinal victory over England to the late Diego Maradona, saying the football icon would be "enjoying it from up above" as the team secured a place in the final.

Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to Diego Maradona after Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, saying the victory was “a gift” for the late football legend. After guiding Argentina to a second straight World Cup final, Messi was handed an iconic Argentina jersey from the 1986 World Cup during an interview with TyC Sports. Speaking after the match, Messi said Maradona would have loved the occasion. “I’m sure Diego is enjoying it from up above because today was a very special day for him,” Messi said. “To be able to give him this joy, wherever he is watching from, and for him to enjoy it, this is a gift for him as well.” Maradona’s performance against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final remains one of the most iconic in football history. He scored the famous “Hand of God” goal and the stunning “Goal of the Century” as Argentina won 2-1 before going on to lift the World Cup in Mexico. Also Read - FIFA | WATCH - Bellingham loses cool, taps Argentine player on head after loss This time, Argentina once again defeated England by the same scoreline, with Messi leading the way. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, kept the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner quiet for much of the match and went ahead through Anthony Gordon in the second half.

Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina's dramatic World Cup semifinal victory over England to the late Diego Maradona, saying the football icon would be "enjoying it from up above" as the team secured a place in the final.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi dedicates Argentina's win over England to Diego Maradona

India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu continued her impressive run at the Daihatsu Japan Open 2026, a BWF Super 750 tournament, by defeating World No. 5 Han Yue in straight games on Thursday (Jul 16). With the victory, the two-time Olympic medallist and five-time BWF World Championships medallist moved into the quarterfinals, where she will face Japan’s former World No. 1 Nozomi Okuhara on Friday for a place in the semifinals.&nbsp;Sindhu, who had a favourable head-to-head record against Han Yue, recovered well after the early exchanges in the opening game and went on to win it 21-16. She then dominated the second game, racing to an 8-0 lead before sealing a comfortable 21-14 victory. The match lasted just 35 minutes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-watch-bellingham-loses-cool-taps-argentine-player-on-head-after-loss-1784186899416">FIFA 2026 | Bellingham loses cool, taps Argentine player on head after loss - WATCH</a>&nbsp;This is Sindhu’s sixth quarterfinal appearance of the season. She had earlier reached the last eight at the Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore Opens, while making the semifinals in Malaysia and Australia.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentina-wave-malvinas-banner-and-fifa-might-reprimand-them-for-it-1784178896206">FIFA 2026 | Argentina wave 'Malvinas' banner &amp; FIFA might reprimand them for it</a>&nbsp;In mixed doubles, India’s campaign came to an end as Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto lost 22-20, 21-17 to China’s Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping in the Round of 16.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

PV Sindhu advanced to the Japan Open 2026 quarterfinals with a commanding straight-games victory over world No. 5 Han Yue, emerging as India's only remaining contender in the tournament. She will next face Nozomi Okuhara.

India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu continued her impressive run at the Daihatsu Japan Open 2026, a BWF Super 750 tournament, by defeating World No. 5 Han Yue in straight games on Thursday (Jul 16). With the victory, the two-time Olympic medallist and five-time BWF World Championships medallist moved into the quarterfinals, where she will face Japan’s former World No. 1 Nozomi Okuhara on Friday for a place in the semifinals. Sindhu, who had a favourable head-to-head record against Han Yue, recovered well after the early exchanges in the opening game and went on to win it 21-16. She then dominated the second game, racing to an 8-0 lead before sealing a comfortable 21-14 victory. The match lasted just 35 minutes. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Bellingham loses cool, taps Argentine player on head after loss - WATCH This is Sindhu’s sixth quarterfinal appearance of the season. She had earlier reached the last eight at the Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore Opens, while making the semifinals in Malaysia and Australia. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Argentina wave 'Malvinas' banner & FIFA might reprimand them for it In mixed doubles, India’s campaign came to an end as Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto lost 22-20, 21-17 to China’s Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping in the Round of 16. With inputs from agencies

PV Sindhu advanced to the Japan Open 2026 quarterfinals with a commanding straight-games victory over world No. 5 Han Yue, emerging as India's only remaining contender in the tournament. She will next face Nozomi Okuhara.

Japan Open 2026: PV Sindhu storms into quarter-finals with straight-sets win

England, on Wednesday (Jul 15), lost their biggest match in FIFA World Cup history since winning the 1966 title. Facing Argentina at the Atlanta stadium in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA 2026</a> semis, England lost 1-0 lead, which thet held till 85th minute, as Argentina entered second consecutive final with a 2-1 win. England player Jude Bellingham, architect of his side's win in the last two knockout matches, lost his cool and tapped an Argentina player on the back of his head after the final whistle. This unsportsman like conduct from Bellingham led to a confrontation involving mutiple players but was brought under control before it could turn into something big.<h2>Bellingham loses cool after England's loss vs Argentina</h2>Once the final whistle blew, Bellingham was shattered as he stood at the pitch looking into oblivion. An Argentina player came to shake hands with Bellingham which the England player obliged with. The winning team players then made a huddle near Bellingham and the Englishman, ireked by something, tapped the back of Valentin Barco's head. The act led of him being confronted by Argentine players. Have a look at the video below:

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<h2>How Argentina changed script in semis?</h2>Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute after the first half and first 10 minutes of the second half remained goalless. Argentina, being the defending champions they are, kept up the pressure and the pace to relentlessly attack the Three Lions' goalpost.

The efforts paid dividends 30 minutes later of the Gordon goal and Enzo Fernandez scored the eqaliser in the 85th minute to being Argentina back in the game. Once the 90 minutes were over, the game saw a few minutes of injury time added and Lautaro Martinez scored a goal in second of those minutes, thanks to an assist by Lionel Messi, and took Argentina to 2-1 lead.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentina-wave-malvinas-banner-and-fifa-might-reprimand-them-for-it-1784178896206">FIFA 2026 | Argentina wave 'Malvinas' banner and FIFA might reprimand them for it</a>England were left dejected with the performance and they'd have to wait another four years before the fans can say 'it's coming home' once more.<h2>Where to watch and live stream Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final?</h2>Argentina vs Spain final in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)&nbsp;

England player Jude Bellingham, architect of his side's win in the last two knockout matches, lost his cool and tapped an Argentina player on the back of his head after the final whistle.

England, on Wednesday (Jul 15), lost their biggest match in FIFA World Cup history since winning the 1966 title. Facing Argentina at the Atlanta stadium in FIFA 2026 semis, England lost 1-0 lead, which thet held till 85th minute, as Argentina entered second consecutive final with a 2-1 win. England player Jude Bellingham, architect of his side's win in the last two knockout matches, lost his cool and tapped an Argentina player on the back of his head after the final whistle. This unsportsman like conduct from Bellingham led to a confrontation involving mutiple players but was brought under control before it could turn into something big. Bellingham loses cool after England's loss vs Argentina Once the final whistle blew, Bellingham was shattered as he stood at the pitch looking into oblivion. An Argentina player came to shake hands with Bellingham which the England player obliged with. The winning team players then made a huddle near Bellingham and the Englishman, ireked by something, tapped the back of Valentin Barco's head. The act led of him being confronted by Argentine players. Have a look at the video below:

England player Jude Bellingham, architect of his side's win in the last two knockout matches, lost his cool and tapped an Argentina player on the back of his head after the final whistle.

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Argentina are in the football world cup final again after a come-from-behind win, again. The defending champions beat 1966 winners England 2-1 on Wednesday (Jul 15) at Atlanta stadium in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA 2026</a>. Their celebration after the win, however, might attract a FIFA penalty. The Argentine players, after beating England in a thrilling semis, waved a banner which read: "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" tranlating to "The Falklands are Argentine," in reference to the 74-day war the two countries were involved in 1982 over the Islands near South American nation.<h2>Why Argentina players waved Malvinas flag after beating England?</h2>The two cuntries have a long and fierce football rivalry which started in 1962 and hit its peak in 1986. In 1982, Argentina and England were involved in a war over the control of Falknad Islands. Over 900+ died in the war as it remained under British control. Four years later, Argentina faced England in the World Cup match and Maradona scored the infamous 'Hand of God' as well as 'Goal of the Century' to fire Argentina to a win. The banner waved by Argentina players after Wednesday's win was in reference to the 1982 war but it might attract a FIFA penalty.

<h2>Can FIFA penalise Argentina for Malvinas banner?</h2>The apex body of sport doesn't take the political messgaing lightly. In 2014, it had punished Argentina in for the similar gesture when they had showed a banner after a friendly against Slovenia. This time, the banner can attract penalties as well.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-tensions-near-falkland-islands-after-argentina-beat-england-in-world-cup-semis-1784171619501">FIFA 2026 | Tensions near Falkland Islands after Argentina beat England in world cup semis</a><h2>How did Argentina win against England?</h2>The match was goalless in the first half before Anthony Gordon put England in 55th minute. The Three Lions looked set to win until 85th minute before Enzo Fernandez scored the equaliser then Lautaro Martinez scored in the injury time, thank to an assist by Lionel Messi and entered the final.<h2>Where to watch and live stream Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final?</h2>Argentina vs Spain final in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)&nbsp;

The two cuntries have a long and fierce football rivalry which started in 1962 and hit its peak in 1986. In 1982, Argentina and England were involved in a war over the control of Falknad Islands.

Argentina are in the football world cup final again after a come-from-behind win, again. The defending champions beat 1966 winners England 2-1 on Wednesday (Jul 15) at Atlanta stadium in FIFA 2026. Their celebration after the win, however, might attract a FIFA penalty. The Argentine players, after beating England in a thrilling semis, waved a banner which read: "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" tranlating to "The Falklands are Argentine," in reference to the 74-day war the two countries were involved in 1982 over the Islands near South American nation. Why Argentina players waved Malvinas flag after beating England? The two cuntries have a long and fierce football rivalry which started in 1962 and hit its peak in 1986. In 1982, Argentina and England were involved in a war over the control of Falknad Islands. Over 900+ died in the war as it remained under British control. Four years later, Argentina faced England in the World Cup match and Maradona scored the infamous 'Hand of God' as well as 'Goal of the Century' to fire Argentina to a win. The banner waved by Argentina players after Wednesday's win was in reference to the 1982 war but it might attract a FIFA penalty.

The two cuntries have a long and fierce football rivalry which started in 1962 and hit its peak in 1986. In 1982, Argentina and England were involved in a war over the control of Falknad Islands.

FIFA 2026 | Argentina wave 'Malvinas' banner and FIFA might reprimand them for it

Following their World Cup semi-final victory, Argentina's foreign minister said Wednesday that Buenos Aires had filed a formal protest over a British warship near the Falkland Islands.Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno posted on X to express "the strongest rejection" of the United Kingdom's HMS Medway's "unconsulted and illegal" passage through Argentine territorial waters, alleging a lack of proper notification.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/argentina-vs-england-world-cup-semifinal-lionel-messi-hails-character-final-berth-spain-1784163689817">‘The Story Never Ends’: Messi hails Argentina’s character after booking World Cup final berth</a>Quirno said the Medway, which is based in the Falkland Islands, is accused of violating bilateral agreements in a July 13-dated diplomatic note of protest submitted to the United Kingdom's embassy in Buenos Aires."In diplomacy, work is not shouted about like goals, but we are driven by the same conviction: the pride of being Argentine and the constant defense of our interests," Quirno said in a statement.Before the post went up, Argentine president Javier Milei told local broadcaster Radio Mitre that the World Cup victory was just "a football match.""We are making enormous progress on the diplomatic front. We have managed to get the UN to force England to sit down and talk with us, but let's not confuse the score: This is a football match," Milei said, after celebrating the team's "glorious step" in advancing to the World Cup finals.After the thrilling Argentina-England match, which ended 2-1, Albiceleste players celebrated by unfurling a banner that read: "The Falklands are Argentine."Argentina and the United Kingdom went to war over the South Atlantic archipelago in 1982, in a conflict that left 649 Argentines and 255 Britons dead.Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday in New Jersey.

Quirno said the Medway, which is based in the Falkland Islands, is accused of violating bilateral agreements in a July 13-dated diplomatic note of protest submitted to the United Kingdom's embassy in Buenos Aires.

Following their World Cup semi-final victory, Argentina's foreign minister said Wednesday that Buenos Aires had filed a formal protest over a British warship near the Falkland Islands. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno posted on X to express "the strongest rejection" of the United Kingdom's HMS Medway's "unconsulted and illegal" passage through Argentine territorial waters, alleging a lack of proper notification. Also Read - ‘The Story Never Ends’: Messi hails Argentina’s character after booking World Cup final berth Quirno said the Medway, which is based in the Falkland Islands, is accused of violating bilateral agreements in a July 13-dated diplomatic note of protest submitted to the United Kingdom's embassy in Buenos Aires. "In diplomacy, work is not shouted about like goals, but we are driven by the same conviction: the pride of being Argentine and the constant defense of our interests," Quirno said in a statement. Before the post went up, Argentine president Javier Milei told local broadcaster Radio Mitre that the World Cup victory was just "a football match." "We are making enormous progress on the diplomatic front. We have managed to get the UN to force England to sit down and talk with us, but let's not confuse the score: This is a football match," Milei said, after celebrating the team's "glorious step" in advancing to the World Cup finals. After the thrilling Argentina-England match, which ended 2-1, Albiceleste players celebrated by unfurling a banner that read: "The Falklands are Argentine." Argentina and the United Kingdom went to war over the South Atlantic archipelago in 1982, in a conflict that left 649 Argentines and 255 Britons dead. Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday in New Jersey.

Quirno said the Medway, which is based in the Falkland Islands, is accused of violating bilateral agreements in a July 13-dated diplomatic note of protest submitted to the United Kingdom's embassy in Buenos Aires.

FIFA 2026 | Tensions near Falkland Islands after Argentina beat England in world cup semis

Lionel Messi made his presence felt in the second semifinal against England in Atlanta. Although Messi didn’t score, he provided both assists, which not only changed the game’s complexion but also helped Argentina win the match and qualify for the 2026 World Cup final. Messi’s Argentina is just one step away from becoming the first team since Brazil to win back-to-back World Cups, for which they have to beat Spain in the summit clash on July 19 in New Jersey. With eight goals and four assists, Messi leads the tally for most G/A contributions in this edition in North America.&nbsp;England opened the scoring through Anthony Gordon’s goal in the second half, and until the 85th minute they were leading. The game changed when Enzo Fernández blasted home a volley outside the box to equalise, and striker Lautaro Martínez headed one seven minutes later to turn England’s ecstasy into agony and vice versa for the defending champions. &nbsp;"The other day I said this group never stops surprising me," Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said after the game. "And I'll tell you the truth, we're going to try to win, we're going to leave everything out there. &nbsp;"But after this, it's very difficult to get people to understand what these players are showing. It's incredible. We are unique, truly, and it's not arrogance, it's from the heart."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/argentina-vs-england-world-cup-semifinal-harry-kane-rues-late-collapse-anthony-1784158785240">'It's not enough at this level': Gutted Harry Kane rues England's late collapse in semifinal defeat</a> &nbsp;Even though Scaloni’s men have made a habit of winning it late in this tournament, given how they beat Egypt in stoppage time and then Switzerland, Messi, 39, remains the heartbeat of the team. However, it appeared like his World Cup dream could be over after Gordon’s strike, only for him to dig deep and deliver another masterclass to steer his team home.

Man-of-the-match Messi, who had never faced England previously, hailed the character of Argentina, saying "the story never ends". &nbsp;"This was just a football game, but of course it's quite a special one, especially playing against England with all the historical context," he said after the game. "What the group has been doing is incredible, and this, of course, is again something that shows our character, our grit, our collective, the way that we play together. It was really, truly amazing." &nbsp;Speaking of his final opponents, Spain, against most of which he has played football in La Liga, Messi said, "They play very, very well. I know them quite well. Their whole idea and philosophy have been very well (developed) throughout this time, and I know the players as well."

Lionel Messi masterminds a dramatic 2-1 semifinal win over England, putting Argentina one step away from historic back-to-back World Cup titles.

Lionel Messi made his presence felt in the second semifinal against England in Atlanta. Although Messi didn’t score, he provided both assists, which not only changed the game’s complexion but also helped Argentina win the match and qualify for the 2026 World Cup final. Messi’s Argentina is just one step away from becoming the first team since Brazil to win back-to-back World Cups, for which they have to beat Spain in the summit clash on July 19 in New Jersey. With eight goals and four assists, Messi leads the tally for most G/A contributions in this edition in North America. England opened the scoring through Anthony Gordon’s goal in the second half, and until the 85th minute they were leading. The game changed when Enzo Fernández blasted home a volley outside the box to equalise, and striker Lautaro Martínez headed one seven minutes later to turn England’s ecstasy into agony and vice versa for the defending champions. "The other day I said this group never stops surprising me," Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said after the game. "And I'll tell you the truth, we're going to try to win, we're going to leave everything out there. "But after this, it's very difficult to get people to understand what these players are showing. It's incredible. We are unique, truly, and it's not arrogance, it's from the heart." Also read| 'It's not enough at this level': Gutted Harry Kane rues England's late collapse in semifinal defeat Even though Scaloni’s men have made a habit of winning it late in this tournament, given how they beat Egypt in stoppage time and then Switzerland, Messi, 39, remains the heartbeat of the team. However, it appeared like his World Cup dream could be over after Gordon’s strike, only for him to dig deep and deliver another masterclass to steer his team home.

Lionel Messi masterminds a dramatic 2-1 semifinal win over England, putting Argentina one step away from historic back-to-back World Cup titles.

‘The Story Never Ends’: Messi hails Argentina’s character after booking World Cup final berth

England captain Harry Kane said he was gutted for his teammates, coaching staff and fans for failing to get over the line in the second semifinal against Argentina in Atlanta. Despite taking a second-half lead, England conceded two goals late into the contest, ending their World Cup title dream and Argentina’s ticket to the final. Anthony Gordon’s 56th-minute goal put England on the cusp of reaching their first World Cup final in 60 years, only for Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to strike back in the space of seven minutes to end the Three Lions’ dream of winning a FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;"Gutted for the boys, gutted for everyone -- the team, the staff, the fans," England captain Kane said in a chat with the BBC. "We played a good game, the large majority of it. When we went 1-0 up, we seemed to try and hold on, which at this level is not enough. &nbsp;"So, just gutted because we've worked so hard to be here and the lads have given every last bit of running, blood, sweat, tears." Kane, who is England’s all-time top-scorer at the World Cup finals, having smashed six in this edition alone, admitted that his team struggled to repel constant attacks from Argentina.&nbsp; &nbsp;"After the goal, whether it was them putting more men forward or us not being able to match them man for man, it was just wave after wave," he said. "Lads were putting blocks in, but, in the end, it just wasn't enough."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/thomas-tuchel-defends-tactics-after-england-world-cup-dream-ends-in-argentina-loss-1784156134521">Thomas Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream ends in Argentina loss</a> &nbsp;However, in a shocking admission, and contrary to how they played after Gordon’s opener, Kane said England had not planned to rely on defending; instead, the message was to go for another one, which never happened. &nbsp;"When we went ahead, the messaging was to go again and get another goal," he added. “Then, once they scored their two goals, it was to try and find something, but we couldn't quite get the momentum back in the game.”

<h2>What’s next for Kane?</h2>Kane, who will turn 33 later this month, addressed the media about the chances of returning to lead the attack at the next World Cup. &nbsp;"As a person, it's always just about taking it year by year and how I feel," Kane told reporters. "The England national team is my pride and joy. It's what I love to do more than anything. &nbsp;"Obviously, four years is a long way away. I'll be 33 this summer, but as you see on the other hand, with Leo (Messi) there, he's still performing at the highest level. &nbsp;"I never want to put a limit on these things. But for now, it's just about processing another tough loss with this team,” he added.

"It's not enough at this level." A gutted Harry Kane reacts to England's late World Cup semifinal collapse against Argentina and discusses his international future.

England captain Harry Kane said he was gutted for his teammates, coaching staff and fans for failing to get over the line in the second semifinal against Argentina in Atlanta. Despite taking a second-half lead, England conceded two goals late into the contest, ending their World Cup title dream and Argentina’s ticket to the final. Anthony Gordon’s 56th-minute goal put England on the cusp of reaching their first World Cup final in 60 years, only for Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to strike back in the space of seven minutes to end the Three Lions’ dream of winning a FIFA World Cup. "Gutted for the boys, gutted for everyone -- the team, the staff, the fans," England captain Kane said in a chat with the BBC. "We played a good game, the large majority of it. When we went 1-0 up, we seemed to try and hold on, which at this level is not enough. "So, just gutted because we've worked so hard to be here and the lads have given every last bit of running, blood, sweat, tears." Kane, who is England’s all-time top-scorer at the World Cup finals, having smashed six in this edition alone, admitted that his team struggled to repel constant attacks from Argentina. "After the goal, whether it was them putting more men forward or us not being able to match them man for man, it was just wave after wave," he said. "Lads were putting blocks in, but, in the end, it just wasn't enough." Also read| Thomas Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream ends in Argentina loss However, in a shocking admission, and contrary to how they played after Gordon’s opener, Kane said England had not planned to rely on defending; instead, the message was to go for another one, which never happened. "When we went ahead, the messaging was to go again and get another goal," he added. “Then, once they scored their two goals, it was to try and find something, but we couldn't quite get the momentum back in the game.”

"It's not enough at this level." A gutted Harry Kane reacts to England's late World Cup semifinal collapse against Argentina and discusses his international future.

'It's not enough at this level': Gutted Harry Kane rues England's late collapse in semifinal defeat

England manager Thomas Tuchel has no regrets about his side's performance against Argentina in the World Cup semifinal, which they lost 2-1 in Atlanta. While England was knocked out of the race for the final, Argentina reached their second successive final. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon’s goal in the 56th minute but did not attack enough afterwards; instead, they played defensively and failed to stop the Argentinian attack from breaking through late in the game, resulting in defeat.&nbsp;England surrendered possession, which led to Argentina creating more chances and eventually converting those into two remarkable goals. While Enzo Fernández’s long-range volley equalised for Argentina, Lautaro Martínez’s header seven minutes later secured a famous 2-1 win for the defending champions.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/argentina-beat-england-in-second-semifinal-qualify-for-world-cup-final-spain-july-19-new-jersey-lionel-messi-assists-enzo-fern-ndez-lautaro-mart-nez-1784150252117">Argentina beat England 2-1 in second semifinal, book final berth against Spain</a> &nbsp;The manager, however, admitted that his team became ‘too passive’ after leading at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. &nbsp;"We're disappointed, we were so close, but we got too passive after we scored and conceded a lot of chances," Tuchel said to the BBC. "We could not turn the ball possession around and then conceded so many crosses, chances and shots. &nbsp;"We were close but couldn't keep the level up after we scored."

Even though his decision to substitute the goalscorer Gordon for defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute is being heavily criticised, Tuchel said he did so to help the players. &nbsp;"I did also offensive substitutions in the last games, we just tried to help the players," he said. "We conceded a chance straight away, and we decided to go to a back five because the gaps were far too open. &nbsp;"Straight after our goal, without any substitutions, we conceded way too many crosses and way too many chances, so we tried to help. &nbsp;“Of course, the responsibility is on the coach, and if it doesn't go well, it is easy to say it was wrong.”<h2>‘We couldn’t win any ball’</h2>When asked why England had shied away from a more adventurous approach when leading, Tuchel replied, "Yes, but it doesn't help if you can't get the ball. We couldn't get out. &nbsp;"Of course, we wanted to go for the second goal, but I did not have the feeling that offensive substitutions would help. &nbsp;"We couldn't win any balls, we couldn't keep the ball, so I think it was not a structural problem, we changed nothing. But the match changed completely." &nbsp;England will now face France in the 3rd-place playoff, while Argentina and Spain will fight for the World Cup glory in New Jersey on July 19.

Thomas Tuchel insists he has "no regrets" over his tactics and defensive substitutions after England’s dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has no regrets about his side's performance against Argentina in the World Cup semifinal, which they lost 2-1 in Atlanta. While England was knocked out of the race for the final, Argentina reached their second successive final. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon’s goal in the 56th minute but did not attack enough afterwards; instead, they played defensively and failed to stop the Argentinian attack from breaking through late in the game, resulting in defeat. England surrendered possession, which led to Argentina creating more chances and eventually converting those into two remarkable goals. While Enzo Fernández’s long-range volley equalised for Argentina, Lautaro Martínez’s header seven minutes later secured a famous 2-1 win for the defending champions. Also read| Argentina beat England 2-1 in second semifinal, book final berth against Spain The manager, however, admitted that his team became ‘too passive’ after leading at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. "We're disappointed, we were so close, but we got too passive after we scored and conceded a lot of chances," Tuchel said to the BBC. "We could not turn the ball possession around and then conceded so many crosses, chances and shots. "We were close but couldn't keep the level up after we scored."

Thomas Tuchel insists he has "no regrets" over his tactics and defensive substitutions after England’s dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina.

Thomas Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream ends in Argentina loss

Two assists from Lionel Messi inspired Argentina's stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 in the second semifinal in Atlanta. Argentina qualify for their second successive World Cup final, facing Spain on July 19 in New Jersey for the summit clash. Late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez in the space of seven minutes broke a million English hearts, as the defending champions remarkably made it to the final. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for the Three Lions in the second half, but that wasn't enough to keep them afloat in the race for their first World Cup final in 60 years.&nbsp;For the second straight World Cup knockout tie, Argentina was behind at one point and needed a goal or two to come back; however, for the second consecutive time, they did so, knocking England out of the World Cup final race. Neither the players nor their fans let their heads drop as they played like champions to book a berth in the final against Spain – the team that beat France in the first semifinal.<h2>Ecstasy for Argentina, Heartbreak for England</h2>Argentina has made a habit of leaving it late to make a comeback in a World Cup game this edition, with the two goals -- Fernández’s long-range volley in the 85th minute and Martínez’s winner seven minutes later – making up for the 12th occasion that they have scored after the 75th minute in this tournament, the most by any team. Argentina, strangely, turn on their ruthless mode after conceding a goal, and this second semifinal was no different.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-norway-s-erling-haaland-returns-home-with-a-raccoon-1784116759608">FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway's Erling Haaland returns home with a raccoon</a>&nbsp;After a rusty first half, full of punches, pushes, and more referee intervention than shots on target, football took precedence in the second half. Just when it looked like Argentina had begun pressing more, a counterattack led to England opening the scoring through winger Gordon, who also scored his first World Cup goal. The Atlanta crowd erupted in joy, with Argentine players finding themselves in a similar spot.

Needing a goal to equalise and two in total to lead England, they threw caution to the wind and went for the glory. England, on the other hand, deployed a defensive approach, which did them no good in the end.&nbsp;Near misses kept Argentina going until Fernández’s out-of-this-world strike -- his second in consecutive matches -- drew Argentina level with England. The ecstasy on the faces of the defending champions and the despair on England’s told the entire story.&nbsp;Seven minutes later, in stoppage time, a brilliant assist from Messi saw Martínez convert it into a goal, leaving everyone shocked.&nbsp;While England couldn’t believe what happened despite parking the bus, Argentina knew it punched its World Cup final ticket against Spain.&nbsp;England and France, on the other hand, will face off in the 3rd-place playoff match.

Lionel Messi assists twice as defending champions Argentina beat England 2-1 in a late-game World Cup thriller. Argentina face Spain in the 2026 final.

Two assists from Lionel Messi inspired Argentina's stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 in the second semifinal in Atlanta. Argentina qualify for their second successive World Cup final, facing Spain on July 19 in New Jersey for the summit clash. Late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez in the space of seven minutes broke a million English hearts, as the defending champions remarkably made it to the final. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for the Three Lions in the second half, but that wasn't enough to keep them afloat in the race for their first World Cup final in 60 years. For the second straight World Cup knockout tie, Argentina was behind at one point and needed a goal or two to come back; however, for the second consecutive time, they did so, knocking England out of the World Cup final race. Neither the players nor their fans let their heads drop as they played like champions to book a berth in the final against Spain – the team that beat France in the first semifinal. Ecstasy for Argentina, Heartbreak for England Argentina has made a habit of leaving it late to make a comeback in a World Cup game this edition, with the two goals -- Fernández’s long-range volley in the 85th minute and Martínez’s winner seven minutes later – making up for the 12th occasion that they have scored after the 75th minute in this tournament, the most by any team. Argentina, strangely, turn on their ruthless mode after conceding a goal, and this second semifinal was no different. Also read| FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway's Erling Haaland returns home with a raccoon After a rusty first half, full of punches, pushes, and more referee intervention than shots on target, football took precedence in the second half. Just when it looked like Argentina had begun pressing more, a counterattack led to England opening the scoring through winger Gordon, who also scored his first World Cup goal. The Atlanta crowd erupted in joy, with Argentine players finding themselves in a similar spot.

Lionel Messi assists twice as defending champions Argentina beat England 2-1 in a late-game World Cup thriller. Argentina face Spain in the 2026 final.

Argentina beat England 2-1 in second semifinal, book final berth against Spain

Argentina, the defending world champions, have reached the final in the 2026 edition in North America after beating England in the second semi-final in Atlanta. Goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez in the space of seven minutes saw Argentina make a stunning comeback and punch their final's ticket.Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19 for the World Cup crown.Until then, thanks for joining us and see you! Good night folks.

Goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez triggered a brilliant comeback for the defending champions, who defeated England 2-1 to reach their successive World Cup final. Argentina will face Spain for the World Cup crown in New Jersey on July 19.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach final

Lautaro Martínez came off the bench to put Argentina ahead in this second semi-final in Atlanta. His header, assisted by the one and only Lionel Messi, helped Argentina take a 2-1 lead in stoppage time.&nbsp;

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Lautaro Martínez puts Argentina ahead

Enzo Fernández has equalised for Argentina in the 85th minute with his second long-range stunner in successive games. The two teams have scored one goal each with the match approaching the end of regular time.&nbsp;

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Enzo Fernández equalises

Gordon’s goal put England ahead in the second semi-final against Argentina, with the defending champions pressing hard for a comeback. With 70 minutes done, the pressure builds up on Argentina and Messi.&nbsp;

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Argentina press after England take lead

England has taken the lead in the second half, with a goal from Anthony Gordon. Despite Argentina starting well in the second half, England found the back of the net, taking a lead in this crucial semi-final.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: GOAL for England

The first half is over and the score reads 0-0. England and Argentina brought their best games to the field, with the two going at each other, leading to brawls and tensions. Although barely any shots at the target, the first half has been eventful.&nbsp;

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: 0-0 after half time in Atlanta 

The first half hour is done and dusted, and although no team found the back of the net, all seem high on energy during the second semi-final. Be it the touchline, officials and the players, all are at each other.&nbsp;

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Roller-coaster half hour 

Tensions flared throughout the first 20 minutes of this second semi-final, with the two teams putting on a show in Atlanta. There is a feeling of friction in the air, as the referee remains involved now and then.&nbsp;

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: 0-0 after 20 minutes in Atlanta

It was all but chaotic in the first10 minutes of the second semi-final in Atlanta between Argentina and England. Tensed moments, pushing, refereeing interventions and little football were all on display.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Chaotic first 10 minutes

The two former world champions are at each other in the second semi-final in Atlanta, with all eyes on Lionel Messi and Harry Kane. Which team goes through? The next 90 minutes will decide.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Action gets underway in Atlanta

Argentina have left Rodrigo De Paul out of their starting XI for today’s semi-final clash against England in Atlanta. Giuliano Simeone has replaced him in the lineup.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Rodrigo De Paul misses starting XI

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Lionel Messi arrives at Mercedes Benz Stadium

Harry Kane is playing his 18th FIFA World Cup match for England. The 32-year-old striker has scored 14 goals in his previous 17 World Cup appearances, including six in 2018, two in 2022 and six in the ongoing tournament.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Harry Kane's record in WC

England - Jordan Pickford, Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham; Morgan Rogers, Harry Kane and Anthony GordonArgentina - Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez; Giuliano Simeone, Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Starting XIs

Lionel Messi has played 15 FIFA World Cup knockout matches for Argentina across six editions and scored seven goals, including two in the 2022 final against France. If he scores against England in the semi-final, he will become the joint second-highest goalscorer in knockout history.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Messi's record in WC knockouts

<ul><li>Matches played: 5</li><li>England win: 3</li><li>Argentina win: 1</li><li>Draw: 1&nbsp;</li></ul>

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Head-to-head in WC

The FIFA World Cup 2026 SF match between Argentina and England will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: When and where to watch

Welcome to our live coverage of the second FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between Argentina and England. The blockbuster clash is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 am IST at Atlanta Stadium.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: The world awaits big game

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Argentina and England are set to clash in a blockbuster semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. All eyes will be on Lionel Messi and Harry Kane as the two football giants fight for a place in the final.

Argentina, the defending world champions, have reached the final in the 2026 edition in North America after beating England in the second semi-final in Atlanta. Goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez in the space of seven minutes saw Argentina make a stunning comeback and punch their final's ticket. Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19 for the World Cup crown. Until then, thanks for joining us and see you! Good night folks.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final HIGHLIGHTS: Argentina knocked England out of the World Cup with a 2-1 win in the second semi-final in Atlanta. Argentina will now face Spain for the coveted World Cup trophy on July 19 in New Jersey.&nbsp;

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Highlights: Argentina beat England to reach final

Police in Atlanta stepped up security on Wednesday ahead of the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, a match considered high-risk because of the long-standing sporting and political rivalry between the two countries. According to media reports, the Atlanta Police Department said extra security measures would be in place at the downtown stadium as part of its efforts to ensure the safety of players, officials and fans.&nbsp;The stadium, which regularly hosts NFL and Major League Soccer games, is expected to be packed for the blockbuster clash.&nbsp;Earlier in the tournament, celebrations in Mexico ended in tragedy after a crowd crush claimed several lives. Apart from that incident, the World Cup has largely remained free of the widespread fan violence that affected several tournaments during the 1980s and 1990s.&nbsp;Authorities are leaving nothing to chance. For the first time in this World Cup, supporters of the two teams will enter the stadium through separate gates.&nbsp;The rivalry between Argentina and England goes back several decades and has been shaped by memorable football matches as well as political tensions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-norway-s-erling-haaland-returns-home-with-a-raccoon-1784116759608">FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway's Erling Haaland returns home with a raccoon</a>&nbsp;It became even more intense after the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War, when the two nations fought over the disputed South Atlantic islands, including the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-iran-congratulates-spain-for-semi-final-win-and-for-standing-on-the-right-side-of-history-1784106740908">FIFA | Iran congratulates Spain for SF win, 'standing on right side of history'</a>&nbsp;The two sides will now meet with a place in the World Cup final at stake, adding another chapter to one of football’s biggest rivalries.&nbsp;The winners will face Spain in the final after La Roja secured their place with a 2-0 victory over France.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Atlanta will have enhanced security measures in place to prevent any possible crowd trouble between fans.

Police in Atlanta stepped up security on Wednesday ahead of the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, a match considered high-risk because of the long-standing sporting and political rivalry between the two countries. According to media reports, the Atlanta Police Department said extra security measures would be in place at the downtown stadium as part of its efforts to ensure the safety of players, officials and fans. The stadium, which regularly hosts NFL and Major League Soccer games, is expected to be packed for the blockbuster clash. Earlier in the tournament, celebrations in Mexico ended in tragedy after a crowd crush claimed several lives. Apart from that incident, the World Cup has largely remained free of the widespread fan violence that affected several tournaments during the 1980s and 1990s. Authorities are leaving nothing to chance. For the first time in this World Cup, supporters of the two teams will enter the stadium through separate gates. The rivalry between Argentina and England goes back several decades and has been shaped by memorable football matches as well as political tensions. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway's Erling Haaland returns home with a raccoon It became even more intense after the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War, when the two nations fought over the disputed South Atlantic islands, including the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia.

Atlanta will have enhanced security measures in place to prevent any possible crowd trouble between fans.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Atlanta on high alert ahead of Argentina vs England semi-final

When it comes to ICC events, an India vs Pakistan match is usually the biggest attraction, as the rivalry draws huge global interest, especially because the two sides have not played a bilateral series since 2012 due to political tensions. With the ICC announcing new formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup on Wednesday, there is now a possibility that cricket’s biggest rivalry could take place more than once in the same tournament.<h3>ODI World Cup 2027</h3>Under the new format, 12 teams from the 14 participating nations will move into the Super Seven stage. Before that, the teams finishing 12th, 13th and 14th will play a new “Super Series” round, with one team qualifying for the main competition.&nbsp;&nbsp;The top four teams from the Super Seven stage will then advance to the semi-finals.&nbsp;If India and Pakistan are placed in the same group in the opening stage, as has often happened in ICC tournaments, both teams would still be expected to reach the Super Seven stage unless there is a major upset.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the Super Seven is a round-robin league, they would meet again, meaning the rivals could play each other at least twice during the tournament.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-odi-all-rounders-rankings-axar-patel-storms-into-top-10-after-england-heroics-1784125169574">ICC ODI all-rounders rankings: Axar Patel storms into top 10 after England heroics</a>&nbsp;If both teams also qualify for the semi-finals or even the final, another meeting could be possible depending on the draw and results.<h3>T20 World Cup 2028</h3>The 2028 T20 World Cup will still feature 20 teams, but they will now be divided into five groups of four.&nbsp;If India and Pakistan are drawn in the same group, they would meet in the opening stage. The top two teams from each group will then qualify for the Super 10 stage.&nbsp;The 10 qualified teams will be split into two groups of five. The winners of the two groups will go straight to the semi-finals, while the second and third-placed teams will play Eliminator matches. The winners of those matches will complete the semi-final lineup.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-unveils-super-series-and-super-7-format-for-odi-world-cup-2027-1784118704257">ICC unveils 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' format for ODI World Cup 2027</a>&nbsp;This format also leaves room for multiple India-Pakistan clashes, as the Super 10 groups will be decided through ICC rankings-based seeding, the two teams could end up in the same group again and meet for a second time.&nbsp;&nbsp;If both continue their winning run, they could even face each other again in the semi-finals or the final, making three meetings in a single tournament a real possibility.

The ICC’s new formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup could lead to multiple India-Pakistan clashes in the same tournament.

When it comes to ICC events, an India vs Pakistan match is usually the biggest attraction, as the rivalry draws huge global interest, especially because the two sides have not played a bilateral series since 2012 due to political tensions. With the ICC announcing new formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup on Wednesday, there is now a possibility that cricket’s biggest rivalry could take place more than once in the same tournament. ODI World Cup 2027 Under the new format, 12 teams from the 14 participating nations will move into the Super Seven stage. Before that, the teams finishing 12th, 13th and 14th will play a new “Super Series” round, with one team qualifying for the main competition. The top four teams from the Super Seven stage will then advance to the semi-finals. If India and Pakistan are placed in the same group in the opening stage, as has often happened in ICC tournaments, both teams would still be expected to reach the Super Seven stage unless there is a major upset. Since the Super Seven is a round-robin league, they would meet again, meaning the rivals could play each other at least twice during the tournament. Also Read - ICC ODI all-rounders rankings: Axar Patel storms into top 10 after England heroics If both teams also qualify for the semi-finals or even the final, another meeting could be possible depending on the draw and results. T20 World Cup 2028 The 2028 T20 World Cup will still feature 20 teams, but they will now be divided into five groups of four. If India and Pakistan are drawn in the same group, they would meet in the opening stage. The top two teams from each group will then qualify for the Super 10 stage. The 10 qualified teams will be split into two groups of five. The winners of the two groups will go straight to the semi-finals, while the second and third-placed teams will play Eliminator matches. The winners of those matches will complete the semi-final lineup. Also Read - ICC unveils 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' format for ODI World Cup 2027 This format also leaves room for multiple India-Pakistan clashes, as the Super 10 groups will be decided through ICC rankings-based seeding, the two teams could end up in the same group again and meet for a second time. If both continue their winning run, they could even face each other again in the semi-finals or the final, making three meetings in a single tournament a real possibility.

The ICC’s new formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup could lead to multiple India-Pakistan clashes in the same tournament.

How many times could India and Pakistan meet under new World Cup format?

India all-rounder Axar Patel has storm into the top 10 of the latest ICC Men’s ODI all-rounder rankings after an outstanding display in the opening ODI against England in Birmingham. Axar climbed three places to ninth following his match-winning all-round performance, as the left-arm spinner claimed four wickets before scoring a quickfire 57 off 52 balls, helping India secure a six-wicket victory on Tuesday.&nbsp;His impressive outing also brought significant gains in the other rankings. Axar jumped 18 places to 73rd in the ODI batting rankings and moved up two spots to 42nd among bowlers.&nbsp;India welcomed back Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI setup after suffering a 4-0 defeat in the T20I series against England.&nbsp;Gill played a crucial role in the successful chase of 259, making 80 from 75 deliveries before retiring hurt. His innings included 11 boundaries and a six, earning him 12 rating points.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-unveils-super-series-and-super-7-format-for-odi-world-cup-2027-1784118704257">ICC unveils 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' format for ODI World Cup 2027</a>&nbsp;He is now just 11 rating points behind New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, who remains the No. 1 ODI batter.&nbsp;Bumrah also made an encouraging return, taking one wicket to climb back to 24th in the ODI bowling rankings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-odi-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1784111900937">IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Washington Sundar impressed with an unbeaten 52, which lifted him 24 places to 177th in the batting rankings and 16 places to 55th among ODI all-rounders.&nbsp;For England, Joe Root’s fluent 76 off 76 balls helped him move up to joint 12th in the ODI batting rankings. Liam Dawson also enjoyed a major rise after scoring a fighting 68, jumping 81 places to 262nd in the batting standings.

Axar Patel’s four wickets and unbeaten 57-run knock in the Birmingham ODI helped him move up three places in the ICC rankings, while Shubman Gill closed in on the top spot in the batting rankings.

India all-rounder Axar Patel has storm into the top 10 of the latest ICC Men’s ODI all-rounder rankings after an outstanding display in the opening ODI against England in Birmingham. Axar climbed three places to ninth following his match-winning all-round performance, as the left-arm spinner claimed four wickets before scoring a quickfire 57 off 52 balls, helping India secure a six-wicket victory on Tuesday. His impressive outing also brought significant gains in the other rankings. Axar jumped 18 places to 73rd in the ODI batting rankings and moved up two spots to 42nd among bowlers. India welcomed back Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI setup after suffering a 4-0 defeat in the T20I series against England. Gill played a crucial role in the successful chase of 259, making 80 from 75 deliveries before retiring hurt. His innings included 11 boundaries and a six, earning him 12 rating points. Also Read - ICC unveils 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' format for ODI World Cup 2027 He is now just 11 rating points behind New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, who remains the No. 1 ODI batter. Bumrah also made an encouraging return, taking one wicket to climb back to 24th in the ODI bowling rankings. Also Read - IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Washington Sundar impressed with an unbeaten 52, which lifted him 24 places to 177th in the batting rankings and 16 places to 55th among ODI all-rounders. For England, Joe Root’s fluent 76 off 76 balls helped him move up to joint 12th in the ODI batting rankings. Liam Dawson also enjoyed a major rise after scoring a fighting 68, jumping 81 places to 262nd in the batting standings.

Axar Patel’s four wickets and unbeaten 57-run knock in the Birmingham ODI helped him move up three places in the ICC rankings, while Shubman Gill closed in on the top spot in the batting rankings.

ICC ODI all-rounders rankings: Axar Patel storms into top 10 after England heroics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major changes to the format of its biggest men’s tournaments. The ODI and T20 World Cups will have new competition structures, while a new global event for associate nations has also been introduced ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2028. The decisions were made during the ICC Board’s annual meetings in Edinburgh after recommendations from the Chief Executives’ Committee.&nbsp;&nbsp;The ICC said the new formats are designed to make every match more important from the start, improve the overall level of competition and give fans and players a better tournament experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Board, which included three representatives from associate nations, also approved the qualification system for the 2028 T20 WC edition.<h3>New format for the 14-team ODI World Cup</h3>The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will continue to feature 14 teams, but the tournament will now be played in three stages before the knockout rounds.&nbsp;The three lowest-ranked qualified teams (12th, 13th and 14th) will first play a round-robin Super Series. The winner of this stage will join the other 11 teams in the second round.&nbsp;The second stage will have two groups of six teams, with every team playing the others in its group once. The top three teams from each group, along with the next best team across both groups, will qualify for the Super 7 stage.&nbsp;The Super 7 will be a single round-robin featuring seven teams. The top four teams will reach the semi-finals, where the first-placed side will face the fourth-placed team and the second-placed team will take on the third. The winners will then meet in the final.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-norway-s-erling-haaland-returns-home-with-a-raccoon-1784116759608">FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway's Erling Haaland returns home with a raccoon</a>&nbsp;According to the ICC, this format will make every game more interesting while still giving emerging teams a chance to compete on the world stage.<h3>T20 World Cup gets Super 10 stage</h3>The 20-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will also have a new format. Instead of four groups of five teams, the tournament will begin with five groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the next stage, which has been expanded from the Super Eights to a Super 10.&nbsp;The Super 10 will consist of two groups of five teams. The group winners will qualify directly for the semi-finals.&nbsp;The teams finishing second in each group will play the third-placed team from the opposite group in two eliminator matches. The winners of those games will secure the remaining two semi-final spots.&nbsp;The ICC said the new format increases the number of teams in the second stage from eight to 10, giving more opportunities to developing nations while keeping the competition strong.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-odi-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1784111900937">IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a><h3>Qualification for T20 World Cup 2028</h3>The ICC also confirmed the qualification pathway for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2028.Scotland will receive direct entry into the Europe Regional Final because of special circumstances linked to its participation in the 2026 tournament.&nbsp;Teams that competed in the T20 World Cup 2026 but did not qualify automatically for the 2028 edition will move directly to the Global Qualifier.&nbsp;The remaining eight places in the Global Qualifier will be decided through regional tournaments. Africa, Asia and Europe will each get two spots, while the Americas and East Asia-Pacific regions will receive one spot each.&nbsp;From the Global Qualifier, the best-performing team from each region, along with the next three highest-ranked teams overall, will qualify for the 2028 T20 World Cup, provided they meet the ICC’s minimum performance standards.

The ICC has introduced a new tournament format, with a Super 7 round-robin stage for the men's ODI World Cup and a bigger Super 10 stage with knockout-style crossover matches for the T20 World Cup.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major changes to the format of its biggest men’s tournaments. The ODI and T20 World Cups will have new competition structures, while a new global event for associate nations has also been introduced ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2028. The decisions were made during the ICC Board’s annual meetings in Edinburgh after recommendations from the Chief Executives’ Committee. The ICC said the new formats are designed to make every match more important from the start, improve the overall level of competition and give fans and players a better tournament experience. The Board, which included three representatives from associate nations, also approved the qualification system for the 2028 T20 WC edition. New format for the 14-team ODI World Cup The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will continue to feature 14 teams, but the tournament will now be played in three stages before the knockout rounds. The three lowest-ranked qualified teams (12th, 13th and 14th) will first play a round-robin Super Series. The winner of this stage will join the other 11 teams in the second round. The second stage will have two groups of six teams, with every team playing the others in its group once. The top three teams from each group, along with the next best team across both groups, will qualify for the Super 7 stage. The Super 7 will be a single round-robin featuring seven teams. The top four teams will reach the semi-finals, where the first-placed side will face the fourth-placed team and the second-placed team will take on the third. The winners will then meet in the final. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway's Erling Haaland returns home with a raccoon According to the ICC, this format will make every game more interesting while still giving emerging teams a chance to compete on the world stage. T20 World Cup gets Super 10 stage The 20-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will also have a new format. Instead of four groups of five teams, the tournament will begin with five groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the next stage, which has been expanded from the Super Eights to a Super 10. The Super 10 will consist of two groups of five teams. The group winners will qualify directly for the semi-finals. The teams finishing second in each group will play the third-placed team from the opposite group in two eliminator matches. The winners of those games will secure the remaining two semi-final spots. The ICC said the new format increases the number of teams in the second stage from eight to 10, giving more opportunities to developing nations while keeping the competition strong. Also Read - IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Qualification for T20 World Cup 2028 The ICC also confirmed the qualification pathway for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2028. Scotland will receive direct entry into the Europe Regional Final because of special circumstances linked to its participation in the 2026 tournament. Teams that competed in the T20 World Cup 2026 but did not qualify automatically for the 2028 edition will move directly to the Global Qualifier. The remaining eight places in the Global Qualifier will be decided through regional tournaments. Africa, Asia and Europe will each get two spots, while the Americas and East Asia-Pacific regions will receive one spot each. From the Global Qualifier, the best-performing team from each region, along with the next three highest-ranked teams overall, will qualify for the 2028 T20 World Cup, provided they meet the ICC’s minimum performance standards.

The ICC has introduced a new tournament format, with a Super 7 round-robin stage for the men's ODI World Cup and a bigger Super 10 stage with knockout-style crossover matches for the T20 World Cup.

ICC unveils 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' format for ODI World Cup 2027

Norway’s dream run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 came to an end in the quarter-finals, but striker Erling Haaland grabbed attention after returning home with an unusual souvenir from the United States. When Norway’s team landed at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport on Monday, fans were surprised to see Haaland carrying a stuffed raccoon worth USD 750. The taxidermied animal was holding a whisky bottle, making it one of the most eye-catching arrivals at the airport.&nbsp;The Manchester City forward later posted photos of himself with the raccoon on social media, jokingly writing, “It followed me home.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It followed me home 🦝🤣 <a href="https://t.co/IwMhgv0CAb">pic.twitter.com/IwMhgv0CAb</a>&mdash; Erling Haaland (@Erling) <a href="https://x.com/Erling/status/2076752932486156482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>How Haaland got the raccoon</h3>The unusual purchase happened earlier this month while Norway were based in Texas during the World Cup. During some free time, Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Dallas, where he embraced the American Southern culture by buying a black cowboy hat, leather boots and a T-shirt.&nbsp;While looking around the shop, he also spotted the quirky taxidermy display and decided to buy the stuffed raccoon, known as the “Whisky Raccoon,” which is mounted holding a liquor bottle.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-argentina-vs-england-sf-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1784109849959">FIFA WC 2026, Argentina vs England SF: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;The store celebrated Haaland’s visit by sharing his photo on its website. Soon after, the USD 750 raccoon sold out online, with the shop receiving a surge in orders from around the world and expanding its international shipping options.<h3>Norway’s memorable World Cup campaign</h3>Haaland had plenty of reasons to celebrate after helping Norway enjoy their best-ever FIFA World Cup campaign, as the team reached the quarter-finals for the first time in its history, including a famous Round of 16 win over Brazil.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentinas-maiden-football-world-cup-win-in-1978-has-a-pakistan-connection-1784102409377">FIFA 2026 | Argentina's maiden world cup win in 1978 has a Pakistan connection</a>&nbsp;Norway’s journey ended with a controversial 2-1 defeat to England in the last eight, but Haaland finished as the country’s top scorer with seven goals.&nbsp;Now, it remains unclear whether the stuffed raccoon will travel with him to Manchester for the new Premier League season, but it has already become one of the most memorable souvenirs from the tournament.

Norway may have suffered a disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, but Erling Haaland grabbed attention by returning home with a taxidermied raccoon holding a bottle of whiskey.

Norway’s dream run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 came to an end in the quarter-finals, but striker Erling Haaland grabbed attention after returning home with an unusual souvenir from the United States. When Norway’s team landed at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport on Monday, fans were surprised to see Haaland carrying a stuffed raccoon worth USD 750. The taxidermied animal was holding a whisky bottle, making it one of the most eye-catching arrivals at the airport. The Manchester City forward later posted photos of himself with the raccoon on social media, jokingly writing, “It followed me home.”

Norway may have suffered a disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, but Erling Haaland grabbed attention by returning home with a taxidermied raccoon holding a bottle of whiskey.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway's Erling Haaland returns home with a raccoon

India suffered a disappointing day at the Japan Open 2026 as Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen were all knocked out in the opening round in Tokyo on Wednesday (Jul 15). Ayush Shetty put up a strong fight against second seed and former world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn but lost 19-21, 25-23, 15-21 in a hard-fought men’s singles match that lasted 82 minutes.&nbsp;World No. 24 Unnati Hooda also bowed out after suffering a 21-16, 16-21, 15-21 defeat to Chinese Taipei’s Huang Yu-Hsun. It was her second straight loss against the same opponent.&nbsp;Lakshya Sen, the former All England Championships runner-up, was beaten 16-21, 14-21 by Japan’s Koki Watanabe in just 38 minutes. With the win, Watanabe improved his head-to-head record against the Indian to 4-3.&nbsp;The three first-round exits made it a disappointing day for India, especially with the country set to host the BWF World Championships in New Delhi next month for the first time in 17 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto are now India’s only players left in the USD 950,000 tournament.&nbsp;Sindhu will take on China’s fifth seed Han Yue in the second round, while Dhruv and Tanisha will face top seeds Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping on Thursday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-argentina-vs-england-sf-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1784109849959">FIFA WC 2026, Argentina vs England SF: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;The 21-year-old, Ayush, entered the match with confidence after defeating Kunlavut during his run to the Asia Championships final earlier this year. However, the Thai star, a three-time world junior champion, proved too strong this time.&nbsp;Ayush made a good start and led 7-4 in the opening game, but Kunlavut fought back to take a 12-9 lead. The Indian reduced the gap to 13-12, but the Thai moved ahead 19-16.&nbsp;Ayush saved three points in a row to make it close before Kunlavut wrapped up the first game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-iran-congratulates-spain-for-semi-final-win-and-for-standing-on-the-right-side-of-history-1784106740908">FIFA | Iran congratulates Spain for SF win, 'standing on right side of history'</a>&nbsp;The second game was equally competitive. Kunlavut led early, but Ayush went into the mid-game break with a narrow 11-10 advantage. Later, the Thai earned four match points, but Ayush showed great determination and won a tense rally to level the match.&nbsp;In the deciding game, however, Ayush could not keep up the momentum. Kunlavut quickly took control with an 8-5 lead, extended it to 14-8 and comfortably sealed the match to reach the second round.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

It was a disappointing day for India at the Japan Open 2026 as Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen were all knocked out of the tournament.

India suffered a disappointing day at the Japan Open 2026 as Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen were all knocked out in the opening round in Tokyo on Wednesday (Jul 15). Ayush Shetty put up a strong fight against second seed and former world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn but lost 19-21, 25-23, 15-21 in a hard-fought men’s singles match that lasted 82 minutes. World No. 24 Unnati Hooda also bowed out after suffering a 21-16, 16-21, 15-21 defeat to Chinese Taipei’s Huang Yu-Hsun. It was her second straight loss against the same opponent. Lakshya Sen, the former All England Championships runner-up, was beaten 16-21, 14-21 by Japan’s Koki Watanabe in just 38 minutes. With the win, Watanabe improved his head-to-head record against the Indian to 4-3. The three first-round exits made it a disappointing day for India, especially with the country set to host the BWF World Championships in New Delhi next month for the first time in 17 years. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto are now India’s only players left in the USD 950,000 tournament. Sindhu will take on China’s fifth seed Han Yue in the second round, while Dhruv and Tanisha will face top seeds Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping on Thursday. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026, Argentina vs England SF: When and where to watch live streaming in India? The 21-year-old, Ayush, entered the match with confidence after defeating Kunlavut during his run to the Asia Championships final earlier this year. However, the Thai star, a three-time world junior champion, proved too strong this time. Ayush made a good start and led 7-4 in the opening game, but Kunlavut fought back to take a 12-9 lead. The Indian reduced the gap to 13-12, but the Thai moved ahead 19-16. Ayush saved three points in a row to make it close before Kunlavut wrapped up the first game. Also Read - FIFA | Iran congratulates Spain for SF win, 'standing on right side of history' The second game was equally competitive. Kunlavut led early, but Ayush went into the mid-game break with a narrow 11-10 advantage. Later, the Thai earned four match points, but Ayush showed great determination and won a tense rally to level the match. In the deciding game, however, Ayush could not keep up the momentum. Kunlavut quickly took control with an 8-5 lead, extended it to 14-8 and comfortably sealed the match to reach the second round. With inputs from agencies

It was a disappointing day for India at the Japan Open 2026 as Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen were all knocked out of the tournament.

Japan Open 2026: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty & Unnati Hooda knocked out on Day 2

After a convincing victory in the opening ODI against England, Shubman Gill’s India will aim to seal the three-match series with another win in the second game. The visitors already hold a 1-0 lead and now have the chance to wrap up the series after enduring a disappointing T20I campaign in England. India’s six-wicket triumph in Birmingham showcased plenty of positives, but it also highlighted a few issues the team will want to sort out before the final ODI.&nbsp;One major concern is captain Shubman Gill’s fitness, as the opener retired hurt on 80 after appearing to struggle with pain and India will be hoping it was only cramp rather than a more serious problem.&nbsp;The incident brought back memories of last year’s first Test against South Africa in Kolkata, where Gill suffered a similar issue that eventually led to hospitalisation and forced him to miss the rest of the series.&nbsp;With Gill playing a crucial role both as captain and as an opening batter, India will be keen to have him fully fit for the remainder of the series.&nbsp;The team management will also be closely monitoring Rohit Sharma’s form. Although the veteran opener has not faced any fitness concerns, his returns with the bat remain under scrutiny.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-argentina-vs-england-sf-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1784109849959">FIFA WC 2026, Argentina vs England SF: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Now, as the crucial ODI clash between India and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;<h2>IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI be played?</h2>The second ODI between India and England will be played on Thursday (16 Jul, 2026). The toss will take place at 5:00 pm IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-iran-congratulates-spain-for-semi-final-win-and-for-standing-on-the-right-side-of-history-1784106740908">FIFA | Iran congratulates Spain for SF win, 'standing on right side of history'</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the second ODI between India and England will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI?</h2>The livestream of the second ODI between India and England will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

As the crucial ODI clash between India and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

After a convincing victory in the opening ODI against England, Shubman Gill’s India will aim to seal the three-match series with another win in the second game. The visitors already hold a 1-0 lead and now have the chance to wrap up the series after enduring a disappointing T20I campaign in England. India’s six-wicket triumph in Birmingham showcased plenty of positives, but it also highlighted a few issues the team will want to sort out before the final ODI. One major concern is captain Shubman Gill’s fitness, as the opener retired hurt on 80 after appearing to struggle with pain and India will be hoping it was only cramp rather than a more serious problem. The incident brought back memories of last year’s first Test against South Africa in Kolkata, where Gill suffered a similar issue that eventually led to hospitalisation and forced him to miss the rest of the series. With Gill playing a crucial role both as captain and as an opening batter, India will be keen to have him fully fit for the remainder of the series. The team management will also be closely monitoring Rohit Sharma’s form. Although the veteran opener has not faced any fitness concerns, his returns with the bat remain under scrutiny. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026, Argentina vs England SF: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Now, as the crucial ODI clash between India and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Match Details When will the IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI be played? The second ODI between India and England will be played on Thursday (16 Jul, 2026). The toss will take place at 5:00 pm IST. Also Read - FIFA | Iran congratulates Spain for SF win, 'standing on right side of history' Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the second ODI between India and England will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI? The livestream of the second ODI between India and England will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

As the crucial ODI clash between India and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Argentina and England will face each other in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta, adding another chapter to one of football’s biggest rivalries. Their history includes the 1966 World Cup, the 1982 Falklands War, Diego Maradona’s famous “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and memorable meetings in 1998 and 2002. The winner will take on Spain in the final later this week.&nbsp;Despite the rivalry, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has played down the significance of the history between the two teams.&nbsp;Lionel Messi, who is set to play against England for the first time in his career, said the focus is on the match itself.&nbsp;“We have to experience it for what it is: a World Cup semi-final against a powerhouse, a great team, and try to arrive in the best possible condition to compete again," Messi said.&nbsp;The defending champions reached the semi-finals after extra-time wins over Cape Verde and Switzerland, followed by a comeback victory over Egypt.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 39-year-old Messi has scored eight goals in the tournament, matching Kylian Mbappe, whose World Cup campaign ended after France lost 2-0 to Spain.&nbsp;England also had a tough route to the last four, winning two knockout matches in extra time. They beat Mexico despite being reduced to 10 men and then overcame Norway.&nbsp;Jude Bellingham scored two goals in each of those matches, while Harry Kane continues to lead the side as captain.&nbsp;Now, as the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Argentina and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.<h2>Argentina vs England, FIFA 2026: Key details</h2><ul><li>Date and kick-off time: Thursday (Jul 16), 12:30 AM (IST)</li><li>Venue: Atlanta Stadium</li><li>Referee: TBC</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentinas-maiden-football-world-cup-win-in-1978-has-a-pakistan-connection-1784102409377">FIFA 2026 | Argentina's maiden world cup win in 1978 has a Pakistan connection</a><h2>Which TV channel will broadcast Argentina vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 match live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 SF match between Argentina and England will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India.

Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-iran-congratulates-spain-for-semi-final-win-and-for-standing-on-the-right-side-of-history-1784106740908"> FIFA 2026 | Iran congratulates Spain for semi-final win and for 'standing on the right side of history'</a><h2>How to watch Argentina vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 SF match between Argentina and England will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app (<a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a>).

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Argentina and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Argentina and England will face each other in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta, adding another chapter to one of football’s biggest rivalries. Their history includes the 1966 World Cup, the 1982 Falklands War, Diego Maradona’s famous “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and memorable meetings in 1998 and 2002. The winner will take on Spain in the final later this week. Despite the rivalry, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has played down the significance of the history between the two teams. Lionel Messi, who is set to play against England for the first time in his career, said the focus is on the match itself. “We have to experience it for what it is: a World Cup semi-final against a powerhouse, a great team, and try to arrive in the best possible condition to compete again," Messi said. The defending champions reached the semi-finals after extra-time wins over Cape Verde and Switzerland, followed by a comeback victory over Egypt. The 39-year-old Messi has scored eight goals in the tournament, matching Kylian Mbappe, whose World Cup campaign ended after France lost 2-0 to Spain. England also had a tough route to the last four, winning two knockout matches in extra time. They beat Mexico despite being reduced to 10 men and then overcame Norway. Jude Bellingham scored two goals in each of those matches, while Harry Kane continues to lead the side as captain. Now, as the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Argentina and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Argentina vs England, FIFA 2026: Key details Date and kick-off time: Thursday (Jul 16), 12:30 AM (IST) Venue: Atlanta Stadium Referee: TBC Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Argentina's maiden world cup win in 1978 has a Pakistan connection Which TV channel will broadcast Argentina vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 match live in India? The FIFA World Cup 2026 SF match between Argentina and England will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India.

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Argentina and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

FIFA WC 2026, Argentina vs England SF: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Iran has congratulated Spain on reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after the Euro 2024 winners beat France 2-0 in the first semi-final on Tuesday (Jul 14). Spain, who had won the World Cup in 2010 - their only FIFA title till date - will now face winner of England vs Argentina in the final on July 19. The Middle Eastern country, who has been in engaged in a conflict with the FIFA 2026 co-hosts USA, had existed the World Cup after group stage after playing three draws in three games - against New Zealand (202), Belgium (0-0), and Egypt (1-1).<h2>Iran congratulates Spain on semi-final win</h2>Cheering on Spain's win, X account of Iran Embassy in Kenya posted: "Congratulations to Spain on reaching the #warcup 2026 final! You will never be forgotten for standing on the right side of history."

The post also hinted Spanish Prime Minister pedro Sanchez's stance on US-Israel's war against Iran. Sanchez had condemned the war despite being a NATO member. Spain had denied the US access to jointly operated Rota naval base and Moron air base for operations against Iran during, something which Iran appreciated very much.<h2>How did Spain beat France?</h2>France, two-time consecutive finalists (2018 and 2022), were not able to score a single goal against Spain who have been clinical in the tournament ever since drawing their opening fixture against debutant Cape Verde. For Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal scored on a penalty un 22nd minute while Pedro Porro doubled the lead in 58th minute.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentinas-maiden-football-world-cup-win-in-1978-has-a-pakistan-connection-1784102409377">FIFA 2026 | Argentina's maiden world cup win in 1978 has a Pakistan connection</a>Revealing the reason behind Spain's success, Iranian Embassy's post also wrote: "Of course, the secret to your great performance today is clear. They took the team for lunch with an Iranian chef and served them kubideh kebab! And Iranian cuisine." The account also posted a video of Spanish team enjoying the Iranian food during a day out.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to Spain on reaching the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/warcup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#warcup</a> 2026 final! 🇪🇸 You will never be forgotten for standing on the right side of history. Of course, the secret to your great performance today is clear… They took the team for lunch with an Iranian chef and served them kubideh kebab!… <a href="https://t.co/kg275JKyEj">pic.twitter.com/kg275JKyEj</a>&mdash; IRAN EMBASSY in KENYA (@IRANinKENYA) <a href="https://x.com/IRANinKENYA/status/2077167373413490940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Spain now await their opponent in the final which will be decided between England vs Argentina when the two sides take on each other on Wednesday (Jul 15) in second semi-final in Atlanta.<h2>Where to watch and live stream England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final?</h2>Argentina vs England semi-final in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)

France, two-time consecutive finalists (2018 and 2022), were not able to score a single goal against Spain who have been clinical in the tournament ever since drawing their opening fixture against debutant Cape Verde. For Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal scored on a penalty un 22nd minute while Pedro Porro doubled the lead in 58th minute.

Iran has congratulated Spain on reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after the Euro 2024 winners beat France 2-0 in the first semi-final on Tuesday (Jul 14). Spain, who had won the World Cup in 2010 - their only FIFA title till date - will now face winner of England vs Argentina in the final on July 19. The Middle Eastern country, who has been in engaged in a conflict with the FIFA 2026 co-hosts USA, had existed the World Cup after group stage after playing three draws in three games - against New Zealand (202), Belgium (0-0), and Egypt (1-1). Iran congratulates Spain on semi-final win Cheering on Spain's win, X account of Iran Embassy in Kenya posted: "Congratulations to Spain on reaching the #warcup 2026 final! You will never be forgotten for standing on the right side of history."

France, two-time consecutive finalists (2018 and 2022), were not able to score a single goal against Spain who have been clinical in the tournament ever since drawing their opening fixture against debutant Cape Verde. For Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal scored on a penalty un 22nd minute while Pedro Porro doubled the lead in 58th minute.

FIFA 2026 | Iran congratulates Spain for semi-final win and for 'standing on the right side of history'

Argentina, as defending champions of FIFA World Cup, are just one win away from stepping into the second consecutive final. The Lionel Messi-starred side takes on England in the FIFA 2026 semi-final on Wednesday (Jul 15) in Atlanta to keep their bid of fourth title alive. Before winning it in 2022, Argentina had also won FIFA World Cup in 1986 but their first title came at home in 1978. Their maiden title win, however, had a Pakistan connection who had won the Hockey World Cup in the same year, also in Argentina.<h2>How Pakistan helped Argentina win FIFA World Cup 1978?</h2>The Hockey World Cup was played in March 1978 in Argentina while the football World Cup was held in June. Pakistan were the favorites to win the hockey trophy and so they did by relenting attack and steel proof defence, something which caught the eye of the then Argentina manager Cesar Luis Menotti.

Speaking to UAE-based Khaleej Times, Pakistan's winning captain of 1978 Islahuddin Siddiqui talked about his team's victory and how it inspired Argentina to win first title at home.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentina-vs-england-what-happened-last-time-two-sides-met-in-world-cup-knockout-match-1784095070613">FIFA 2026 | Argentina vs England: What happened last time two sides met in World Cup knockout match</a>"The entire country was preparing for the football World Cup, and their coach — César Luis Menotti — was intrigued by our tactics," he said as Pakistan scored 33 goals in the tournament."We were told that Menotti wanted to meet us and understand how we managed to maintain balance despite playing such an attacking brand of hockey."After one of the group stage matches, Menotti, who was trying to find ways to beat football heavyweights like Netherlands, Italy, Germany, and Brazil, met with Pakistan players and coaching staff."We had a long conversation. I explained that we played with a 5-3-2-1 structure — five forwards, three half-backs, two full-backs and a goalkeeper. The system allowed us to attack without losing our defensive shape. It helped us exploit space, and opponents often struggled to cope with its flexibility,” Siddiqui recalled."Menotti listened very carefully, although at the time we had no idea whether he intended to apply any of those ideas to his football team."Argentina adapted well and scored 15 goals in the tournament, beating Netherlands in the final, just like Pakistan had, to lift their maiden FIFA World Cup trophy.<h2>Where to watch and live stream England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final?</h2>Argentina vs England semi-final in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)

Before winning it in 2022, Argentina had also won FIFA World Cup in 1986 but their first title came at home in 1978. Their maiden title win, however, had a Pakistan connection who had won the Hockey World Cup in the same year, also in Argentina.

Argentina, as defending champions of FIFA World Cup, are just one win away from stepping into the second consecutive final. The Lionel Messi-starred side takes on England in the FIFA 2026 semi-final on Wednesday (Jul 15) in Atlanta to keep their bid of fourth title alive. Before winning it in 2022, Argentina had also won FIFA World Cup in 1986 but their first title came at home in 1978. Their maiden title win, however, had a Pakistan connection who had won the Hockey World Cup in the same year, also in Argentina. How Pakistan helped Argentina win FIFA World Cup 1978? The Hockey World Cup was played in March 1978 in Argentina while the football World Cup was held in June. Pakistan were the favorites to win the hockey trophy and so they did by relenting attack and steel proof defence, something which caught the eye of the then Argentina manager Cesar Luis Menotti.

Before winning it in 2022, Argentina had also won FIFA World Cup in 1986 but their first title came at home in 1978. Their maiden title win, however, had a Pakistan connection who had won the Hockey World Cup in the same year, also in Argentina.

FIFA 2026 | Argentina's maiden world cup win in 1978 has a Pakistan connection

The Karnataka government has dropped the departmental inquiry against three senior IPS officers, including former Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda, who had been facing disciplinary action over the June 4, 2025, Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede. The officers have been cleared of all charges under the All India Services (Discipline &amp; Appeal) Rules, 1969. The stampede occurred during the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden Indian Premier League title win when a crowd surge led to the death of 11 people and left 56 others injured. Following the incident, disciplinary action was launched against the officers. The orders, issued on Tuesday by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV), apply to B. Dayananda; Vikash Kumar Vikash, then Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (West); and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar, then Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Central Division.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/for-guinness-world-record-hyderabad-cop-booked-for-letting-6-year-old-granddaughter-drive-car-1784088574147">'For Guinness World Record...': Hyderabad cop booked for letting 6-year-old granddaughter drive car - VIDEO</a><h3>Suspensions revoked in July 2025</h3>All three officers were suspended on June 5, 2025, a day after the incident, pending disciplinary action. Their suspensions were revoked in July 2025, although the departmental inquiries under Rule 8 of the AIS (Discipline &amp; Appeal) Rules continued until they were formally closed. The government stated that each officer had filed a detailed statement of defence on September 8, 2025, refuting the charges and demanding their exoneration. After accessing their responses, along with consideration of the views of the administrative department, the competent authority decided to drop all the charges against them. After the proceedings, the government has directed the closure of the departmental probe and has exonerated all three officers of the levelled charges. However, while closing the proceedings against Shekhar H. Tekkannavar, the Karnataka government issued him a formal warning, directing him to discharge his duties responsibly and take steps to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. No similar warning was included in the orders relating to B. Dayananda and Vikash Kumar Vikash. The orders were issued by Sanjay B.S., Under Secretary to the Government in the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV), in the name of the Governor of Karnataka.

The orders, issued on Tuesday by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV), apply to B. Dayananda; Vikash Kumar Vikash, then Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (West); and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar.

The Karnataka government has dropped the departmental inquiry against three senior IPS officers, including former Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda, who had been facing disciplinary action over the June 4, 2025, Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede. The officers have been cleared of all charges under the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969. The stampede occurred during the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden Indian Premier League title win when a crowd surge led to the death of 11 people and left 56 others injured. Following the incident, disciplinary action was launched against the officers. The orders, issued on Tuesday by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV), apply to B. Dayananda; Vikash Kumar Vikash, then Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (West); and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar, then Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Central Division. Also read: 'For Guinness World Record...': Hyderabad cop booked for letting 6-year-old granddaughter drive car - VIDEO Suspensions revoked in July 2025 All three officers were suspended on June 5, 2025, a day after the incident, pending disciplinary action. Their suspensions were revoked in July 2025, although the departmental inquiries under Rule 8 of the AIS (Discipline & Appeal) Rules continued until they were formally closed. The government stated that each officer had filed a detailed statement of defence on September 8, 2025, refuting the charges and demanding their exoneration. After accessing their responses, along with consideration of the views of the administrative department, the competent authority decided to drop all the charges against them. After the proceedings, the government has directed the closure of the departmental probe and has exonerated all three officers of the levelled charges. However, while closing the proceedings against Shekhar H. Tekkannavar, the Karnataka government issued him a formal warning, directing him to discharge his duties responsibly and take steps to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. No similar warning was included in the orders relating to B. Dayananda and Vikash Kumar Vikash. The orders were issued by Sanjay B.S., Under Secretary to the Government in the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV), in the name of the Governor of Karnataka.

The orders, issued on Tuesday by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV), apply to B. Dayananda; Vikash Kumar Vikash, then Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (West); and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar.

Chinnaswamy stadium stampede: Karnataka govt exonerates 3 IPS officers, drops departmental probe

Argentina and England are set to face off each other in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on Wednesday (Jul 14) at Atlanta Stadium for a place in the title match against Spain, who beat France to advance. This is the first time England and Argentina is being played at a FIFA World Cup since 2002 and first time in the knockout stage since 1998. England had lost the last time when the two sides had met, on penalties, in the knockout stage and would be itching to take revenge of that loss in their biggest match since 1966 title-winning campaign.<h2>What happened last time Argentina and England played in FIFA World Cup knockout match?</h2>The match will always be remembered for David Beckham being given a red card but a lot happened beofre that. England were down to 10-man after only six minutes into the game with David Seaman getting a red card. Argentina took advantage of the situation as Gabriel Batistuta scored on a penalty in the 7th minute.

Argentina came out triumphant in the penalties with 4-3 scoreline after six shots each with Paul Ince, David Betty, and David Seaman missing their shots for England in 1998 FIFA World Cup quarter-final.

Argentina and England are set to face off each other in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on Wednesday (Jul 14) at Atlanta Stadium for a place in the title match against Spain, who beat France to advance. This is the first time England and Argentina is being played at a FIFA World Cup since 2002 and first time in the knockout stage since 1998. England had lost the last time when the two sides had met, on penalties, in the knockout stage and would be itching to take revenge of that loss in their biggest match since 1966 title-winning campaign. What happened last time Argentina and England played in FIFA World Cup knockout match? The match will always be remembered for David Beckham being given a red card but a lot happened beofre that. England were down to 10-man after only six minutes into the game with David Seaman getting a red card. Argentina took advantage of the situation as Gabriel Batistuta scored on a penalty in the 7th minute.

Argentina came out triumphant in the penalties with 4-3 scoreline after six shots each with Paul Ince, David Betty, and David Seaman missing their shots for England in 1998 FIFA World Cup quarter-final.

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