Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1985, Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer was born. In 1988, Raúl Spank, German high jumper was born. In 1990, Eduardo Salvio, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2007, Lamine Yamal, Spanish footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals

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July 13, 2026

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The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining moments

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Yardbarker

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· Jul 12, 2026

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Jude Bellingham shines; Argentina takes advantage of Swiss flop

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set. On Saturday, England and Argentina joined France and Spain in the final four with a pair of thrilling wins.

Diario El Mundo

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· Jul 6, 2026

Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial

La selección de Inglaterra derrotó este domingo por 2-3 a México para clasificarse a los cuartos de final de la Copa Mundial 2026 en un partido en el que jugó 36 minutos con un hombre de menos. Jude Bellingham, dos veces, y Harry Kane, de penalti, convirtieron por los ingleses, en tanto Julián Quiñones y [] Este artículo Inglaterra resiste el acoso de México y se clasifica a los cuartos de final del Mundial se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.

Boston.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

France looks like a juggernaut and is the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion Argentina at 7-2 and England at 9-2. The post World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England appeared first on Boston.com.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?

France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 12, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Argentina join France, Spain in blockbuster semi-final line-up

Miami [US], July 12 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final line-up has been confirmed, with England and Argentina overcoming tough quarter-final tests to join France and Spain in the last four of the tournament.England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, coming from behind thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham.His decisive winne

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 5, 2026

After Maradona, Mexico Eyes Another World Cup Heartbreak for England at the Azteca

Mexico and England meet tonight in one of the most iconic settings in world football: the Estadio Azteca, where Pelé and Diego Maradona lifted the World Cup and where the Argentinian produced both the infamous ‘Hand of God’ and the ‘Goal of the Century’. England return to the stadium for the first time since that infamous 1986 defeat, facing an unbeaten Mexico for a place in the quarter-finals. The post After Maradona, Mexico Eyes Another World Cup Heartbreak for England at the Azteca appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

OneFootball

· Jul 12, 2026

The absolute elite! Why these will be the best World Cup semis ever

The semifinal matches at this World Cup are already shaping up to be absolute blockbusters, with France facing Spain and Argentina taking on England. The biggest football stars will go head-to-head, a...

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 24, 2026

How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Brazil, Mexico, More

Brazil, Scotland, Canada, Mexico and more close out the group stage today at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Full schedule, times and how to watch on FOX and FS1.

Football365

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· Jun 29, 2026

England somehow given same odds as Spain for World Cup victory

The World Cup is in full flow and England are somehow joint-third favourites with Spain now. France and Argentina are well ahead.

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Radar Mundial: Inglaterra y Argentina completan unas semifinales de lujo

Inglaterra eliminó a Noruega con un doblete de Jude Bellingham y Argentina venció a Suiza con goles de Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez y Lautaro Martínez. Por primera vez, las cuatro mejores selecciones del ranking FIFA jugarán las semifinales.

SkySports

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England's route to World Cup final: Now for the early start against Mexico

What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?

Legit.ng

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· Jul 8, 2026

France, Argentina, others backed to win their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final matches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals showcase France, Spain, Argentina, and England as they face Morocco, Belgium, Switzerland and Norway in thrilling matchups.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

World Cup 2026: Two quarter-final fixtures confirmed

Two quarter-final fixtures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament have been confirmed. This follows England’s Round of 16 win against co-host nation Mexico earlier today. A brace from Jude Bellingham and a goal from Harry Kane ensured the Three Lions defeated Mexico 3-2 to progress to the quarter-final stage. Thomas Tuchel’s side will now face [] World Cup 2026: Two quarter-final fixtures confirmed

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Inside the chaos of the rescheduled England match that never was - after FIFA U-turned on bringing Mexico face-off forward to avoid storm

Inside the chaos of the rescheduled England match that never was - after FIFA U-turned on bringing Mexico face-off forward to avoid storm

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 12, 2026

England, Argentina win to set up blockbuster World Cup semi

England and Argentina booked a blockbuster World Cup semifinal showdown Saturday after beating Norway and Switzerland, respectively, to reach the last four. In sweltering Miami, t...

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 6, 2026

England, Norway advance at World Cup

MEXICO CITY — England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil. A day of gripping drama on and off the field was crowned by an epic contest at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca as 10-man England dug deep to defeat Mexico 3-2 in a match that more than lived [] The post England, Norway advance at World Cup appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Fixtures: Full Schedule, Dates, IST Kick-Off Times

France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England and Argentina vs Switzerland headline the quarter-final lineup as the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title enters its decisive stage.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

England, Mexico face off in Round of 16 blockbuster

England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up. A day after France and Morocco sealed their places in the last eight of the tournament, two more spots are up for grabs in [] The post England, Mexico face off in Round of 16 blockbuster appeared first on Vanguard News.

Barca Universal

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· Jul 11, 2026

Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal impress for Spain vs Belgium

The second quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place last night, with Spain facing Belgium.Both teams knew that a win would secure their place in the semi-finals, where France await, and La ...

Ariana News

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· Jul 13, 2026

France, Spain, England and Argentina battle for place in World Cup final

Each of the remaining teams has overcome difficult challenges to reach the last four, setting up two blockbuster encounters between some of the world's highest-ranked football nations. The post France, Spain, England and Argentina battle for place in World Cup final first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

CBS Sports

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· Jun 24, 2026

Brazil vs. Scotland odds, picks, prediction, betting preview, start time for 2026 World Cup match on Wednesday

Both the Brazilians and Scots would lock in a place in the knockout rounds with a win, and you can bet Brazil vs. Scotland now on FanDuel

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins

LOS ANGELES: England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four....

The Standard

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· Jun 28, 2026

Which teams are through to World Cup round of 32 knockout stage?

Knockout-stage slots are filling up ahead of first round of 32 game

teleSUR English

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· Jul 8, 2026

2026 World Cup: Heavyweights Set for Blockbuster Quarterfinals

France enters the last eight as one of the tournament’s most convincing teams. Four former champions are still standing in the World Cup, but Norway, Morocco and Switzerland have earned the chance to challenge the game’s traditional powers. RELATED: Argentinean Lionel Messi Shatters 3 New World Cup Records France enters the last eight as one []

BBC

· Jul 4, 2026

Where to catch your EFL players in the round of 16

Into the round of 16 we go at the World Cup and we still have some English Football League stars searching for international glory.

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Espagne bat la Belgique et rejoint la France en demi-finale

Dans un quart de finale qui aura tenu toutes ses promesses au SoFi Stadium ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026, l’Espagne a fini par faire plier une héroïque équipe de Belgique (2-1) dans les derniers instants du temps réglementaire. Les champions d’Europe en titre s’offrent un billet pour les demi-finales et un rendez-vous face à l’équipe [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Espagne bat la Belgique et rejoint la France en demi-finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Le Monde

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· Jul 12, 2026

Argentina secures place in World Cup semi-final with 3-1 victory over Switzerland

The hard-fought victory at the Arrowhead Stadium means the top four teams in the FIFA rankings will contest the semi-finals of the 2026 tournament: France, Spain, England and Argentina.

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 26, 2026

England’s nightmare route to World Cup final

Sounds like squeaky bum time Following the goalless draw in group fixture two against Ghana, England has a potential “nightmare” World Cup run in the knockout stages. While the draw wasn’t a terrible result in itself, Thomas Tuchel’s side may now have a much trickier knockout stage ahead. The Three Lions still have high chances []

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

The World Cup’s final four is set. Here’s what you need to know before the final week

We’re going to miss this World Cup when it’s over next week. We were treated to two brilliant quarterfinals yesterday, which saw both England and Argentina advance to the last four at the expense of Norway and Switzerland. For England, it was all about one name: Jude Bellingham. I’ve given up on guessing where the The post The World Cup’s final four is set. Here’s what you need to know before the final week appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jul 9, 2026

Spain vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/10/26)

A blockbuster quarter-final is on the cards as Spain’s impenetrable defence clashes with Belgium’s high-octane attack on Friday, July 10. La Roja have yet to concede a goal in the entire tournament, showcasing a dominant, possession-based style that suffocates opponents. We’re backing their superior form and historic defensive record to see them through to the [...] Read More... The post Spain vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/10/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Dendam lama hidup semula di Atlanta

ATLANTA: Dua kuasa besar bola sepak dunia, England dan Argentina sekali lagi dipertemukan di pentas Piala Dunia apabila bakal berentap dalam aksi separuh akhir, sekali gus menghidupkan semula antara perseteruan paling ikonik dalam sejarah kejohanan itu. England mara selepas bangkit menewaskan Norway 2-1 menerusi masa tambahan, manakala juara bertahan, Argentina pula terpaksa berhempas-pulas sebelum menundukkan ... Read more The post Dendam lama hidup semula di Atlanta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Metro

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· Jun 22, 2026

Which teams have been eliminated from the World Cup and who has qualified for the knockouts?

Which teams have been eliminated from the World Cup and who has qualified for the knockouts?

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 12, 2026

The 2026 World Cup has produced a dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain

The four semifinalists are the four teams atop FIFA's world rankings.

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