England and Argentina will restore their historic rivalry when the two sides go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, and, for the first time ever, Lionel Messi will be part of it.As hard as it might be to believe, it’s true: Messi has never played a match, competitive or exhibition, against England’s men’s national team since making his senior national team debut for Argentina in 2005. His first time playing against England will come on Wednesday, with a spot in the World Cup final on the line.Messi had the opportunity to play against…

On July 19, after 103 matches have been played, only two teams will remain standing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Those two nations, each chasing soccer immortality, will meet at New York New Jersey Stadium in what is expected to be one of the biggest sporting events ever held in the United States.With 100 games down, the semifinals are set. France will face Spain on Tuesday in Dallas while England will square off against Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta. With that, let’s take a look at the latest odds to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at FanDuel Sportsbook…

Spain will take on France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, as both teams battle for a spot in the World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium.Both teams are powerhouses, both teams are star-studded, and both teams are absolutely thrilling to watch with rich histories playing each other. And with so much talent on each roster, you could build a truly exceptional starting lineup, so we did.Below is our combined best XI for Spain vs. France ahead of their World Cup semifinal match on Tuesday.Formation: 4-2-3-1GoalkeeperBoth goalkeepers have had strong tournaments. Maignan…

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of its World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina on Saturday night, a controversial decision following a video review.Dan Ndoye had just tied the game at 1-all in the 67th minute when Argentina’s Leandro Paredes was shown a yellow card following a tackle on Embolo. But video showed that the Swiss player was falling before Paredes made contact with him, so Embolo was given a yellow card under the “mistaken identity” protocol that’s being used at the World Cup.Embolo had also received a yellow card earlier in the match, so…

It’s not only the boot that’s prone to turning gold.The Golden Glove is the award given to the best goalkeeper at the World Cup. The winner often comes down to impact, with clutch saves in knockout stage matches and standout performances in the tournament’s crunch-time moments.In four of the last five World Cups, the winner of this award has come from the champion nation. Let’s dive into the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 11.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more…

Portugal announced Jorge Jesus as its new coach on Friday following its disappointing run at the World Cup.The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. His last job was with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian league, where he coached Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.The experienced Portuguese coach will replace Spaniard Roberto Martinez after Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the round-of-16 of the World Cup.The Portuguese national team wrote on X on Friday that “A new journey begins today. Welcome to the National Team, Mister Jorge Jesus.”The hiring of Jesus as coach came two days after…

Alongside the national pride, it’s the players that make each World Cup special.Let’s check out the odds for the Golden Ball (tournament’s best player), as well as what to know about the early favorites, as of July 9.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.FIFA Player of the Tournament Winner 2026Kylian Mbappé, France: +165 (bet $10 to win $26.50 total)What to know: Mbappé finished second to Messi for the Golden Ball in 2022, but did win…

Ask anyone who is favored to win Young Player of the Tournament for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and presumably, you would struggle to hear a name other than Lamine Yamal. The Spanish sensation, at only 18, is already viewed as one of the game’s greatest players — and he hasn’t even come close to his prime. With that, let’s check out the odds for who will win Young Player of the Tournament as of July 8. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more…

SEATTLE STADIUM — Christian Pulisic buried his head in his hands. Malik Tillman sat motionless on the turf. Tim Weah pulled him to his feet, but Tillman dropped back down. Nearby, Tim Ream — who rarely lets his emotions show — wiped away tears, while Mark McKenzie and Sebastian Berhalter wrapped an arm around him in consolation.The U.S. men’s national team’s 2026 World Cup is over after an uninspired, embarrassing and confounding 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday night. What started out as a hopeful and magical run ended the same as it always does…

With 48 teams competing and a grueling path through the knockout stage, reaching the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be an accomplishment in itself.Only four nations will survive the tournament’s first 100 matches and earn a spot in the final four, putting themselves within two victories of lifting the most coveted trophy in sports.Let’s take a full look at the latest odds to reach the semifinals at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 6.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read…