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World Cup semifinals: Four previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé vs Yamal and Messi vs Kane

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World Cup semifinals: Four previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé vs Yamal and Messi vs Kane

What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup’s most contentious calls

What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup’s most contentious calls

One Extraordinary Photo: Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez in the stands celebrating his goal with fans

One Extraordinary Photo: Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez in the stands celebrating his goal with fans

Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Switzerland fumes after Breel Embolo red card in World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina

Switzerland fumes after Breel Embolo red card in World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina

Argentina tops Switzerland and England beats Norway in World Cup quarterfinals, in photos

Argentina tops Switzerland and England beats Norway in World Cup quarterfinals, in photos

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Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland

Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina reach World Cup semifinals, beating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time

Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina reach World Cup semifinals, beating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time

Santos, Rodman score in 2-0 Spirit victory over the Courage

Santos, Rodman score in 2-0 Spirit victory over the Courage

Heat and humidity make World Cup quarterfinal challenge for Norway, England even tougher

Heat and humidity make World Cup quarterfinal challenge for Norway, England even tougher

‘Ted Lasso’ stars bring World Cup fever to Kansas City as Argentina faces Switzerland

‘Ted Lasso’ stars bring World Cup fever to Kansas City as Argentina faces Switzerland

Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway’s World Cup run ends

Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway’s World Cup run ends

England scores in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field

England scores in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field

One Extraordinary Photo: Red-clad Norway fans who have become a World Cup sensation

One Extraordinary Photo: Red-clad Norway fans who have become a World Cup sensation

India’s T20 blueprint rattled as England’s 4-0 sweep rewrites the script at Southampton

India’s T20 blueprint rattled as England’s 4-0 sweep rewrites the script at Southampton

England advances to World Cup semifinals, beating Norway 2-1 on Jude Bellingham’s extra time goal

England advances to World Cup semifinals, beating Norway 2-1 on Jude Bellingham’s extra time goal

Argentine Antonio Rattín, whose dismissal in the 1966 World Cup prompted a rules change, dies at 89

Argentine Antonio Rattín, whose dismissal in the 1966 World Cup prompted a rules change, dies at 89

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine — and the internet’s babygirl

Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine — and the internet’s babygirl

Stones, Guehi in England lineup against Man City teammate and Norway star Haaland

Stones, Guehi in England lineup against Man City teammate and Norway star Haaland

Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates, who bought the club for one pound, dies at 94

Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates, who bought the club for one pound, dies at 94

Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach

Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach

Gonzalez has a pair of goals to lead Gotham to a 3-1 win over the Utah Royals

Gonzalez has a pair of goals to lead Gotham to a 3-1 win over the Utah Royals

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