England beat one of the hosts in their own backyard when they went to the Azteca and won with 10 men. Then they saw off Erling Haaland and his pals in the last eight. Now it is the holders and the small matter of knocking out Argentina led by Lionel Messi.

Here we go. England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - a fixture loaded with history, jeopardy and one final obstacle between Thomas Tuchel’s side and the World Cup final. It may be the biggest England game of a generation, but where could it be won or lost?

Team NI heptathlete Kate O'Connor tells BBC Sport NI about her relationship with her dad Michael, who is her coach.

Conor Murray says Eden Park is a "daunting" venue, but says there is a "small 1%" that may help Ireland against the All Blacks on Saturday.

The origin story of France star Michael Olise begins much closer to home than you might think.

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli speaks about her friendship with France boss Didier Deschamps.

Problems arise in midfield ahead of semi-final clash

La Roja will need more from Lamine Yamal to reach another World Cup final

The Salvadoran official has earned a prestige appointment in Dallas

As perhaps the greatest player of all time prepares for a first meeting with England, Miguel Delaney explains the mentality that makes him so good

The historical tensions on and off the pitch between England and Argentina mean Atlanta Police will be an increased presence around the city for the game

NIK SIMON IN BUENOS AIRES: Turn right onto the Avenida Belgrano in Buenos Aires and you cannot miss the 35-metre-tall mural of Lionel Messi.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

It is nearly 60 years since Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on English soil but there's every chance that drought may be broken this week, writes Iain Carter.

Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

Three Lions face stern test against world champions, who have a “big advantage”

Ivan Barton was at the centre of one of the most memorable moments of the entire tournament

The first spot in the final up for grabs as tournament favourites and second-favourites face off

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FA could follow Fifa precedent with 12-month suspensionManager to face media on Saturday in pre-season friendlyThe future of Southampton’s manager, Tonda Eckert, remains shrouded in uncertainty as he waits to learn the outcome of a lengthy and detailed Football Association investigation into last season’s spygate scandal.In May the English Football …

After forming an almost paternal relationship with Lionel Messi and providing a rare sense of stability, Argentina’s unheralded saviour is on the verge of World Cup historyOn Lionel Messi’s ill-fated international debut in Budapest in 2005, when he was (very harshly) sent off 45 seconds after coming off the bench for swinging an arm at the Hungary …

Zaïre-Emery confident Les Bleus will deliver in DallasDeschamps to bring Tchouaméni into lineup if fitThe France midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery says his team want to exact revenge on Spain and banish painful memories of their exit in the Euro 2024 semi-final.France and Spain meet again on Tuesday in search of a place in the World Cup final, an even more …

Filipino sensation has been embraced by her nation yet star power outweighs her career achievements … so farIn the opening week at Wimbledon queues snaked around the grounds as fans lined up for the chance to catch one of the 32 second-round matches. Afterwards, they thronged the exit of Court 3 so densely that the eventual winner was preceded by two men …