World Cup 2026 semi-finals dominate sports news with France facing Spain and Argentina preparing to meet England, while transfer market activity heats up with Arsenal and Chelsea completing major deals.

France vs Spain World Cup 2026 semi-final kicks off at 2pm local time (3pm EST/8pm BST), with both nations competing for a place in the final in what promises to be a high-stakes European clash.

Lionel Messi reaches a defining moment in his World Cup arc as Argentina faces England in Wednesday's semi-final in Atlanta, with passage to a third final or potential exit weighing on the legendary forward.

The memory of Diego Maradona looms large over Argentina's World Cup campaign, with banners and songs honoring the national icon creating added emotional significance ahead of the England match.

Harry Kane enters a defining week of his career with both the World Cup and Ballon d'Or within reach, as England's striker seeks the big-game performances needed to cement his legacy as an all-time great.

Arsenal complete the sale of Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas after three and a half seasons, with the winger departing after 174 appearances and 36 goals for the Gunners.

Chelsea close in on a club-record signing of Manchester United's Melvine Malard, with the French forward's transfer fee potentially reaching £850,000 as she has just one year remaining on her contract.

US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension from a red card was reversed following Trump's intervention, sparking controversy as FIFA president faces accusations of breaching neutrality rules in the decision.

World Cup penalty shootouts showcase the tournament's most nerve-wracking moments, with 342 players having stepped up since the first shootout penalty in 1982 by France's Alain Giresse.

Usain Bolt sets ambitious targets for the London 2012 Olympics, aiming to run 9.4 seconds in the 100m and 19 seconds in the 200m to 'amaze' the world with record-breaking performances.

Emmanuel Mutai remains determined to defend his London Marathon title on Sunday despite recovering from typhoid contracted last month, showcasing his resilience ahead of the race.