Argentina players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
(ATLANTA) — Argentina will advance to the 2026 World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 on Wednesday.
Spain and Argentina will now face each other to determine the winner of the 2026 tournament on Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET from New York-New Jersey Stadium.
After a scoreless first half, England struck first in the match with a goal from Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute. Argentina responded with a late goal from Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute to tie the game.
A goal by Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez in stoppage time put them up 2-1.
Defending champions Argentina came into the tournament as one of the strong favorites to win the trophy. This tournament is expected to be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup appearance after 20 years representing his country on the world stage.
Messi and Argentina hoisted the trophy in 2022, after defeating France in penalty kicks.
England will play for third place against France on Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. from Miami Stadium.
LeBron James speaks onstage during the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
(NEW YORK) — NBA star LeBron James will make his home regular season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Oct. 22, ESPN’s Malika Andrews announced Tuesday on “Good Morning America.”
James and the 76ers will play his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers in Philadelphia. The game will air on ESPN.
Two months later, on Christmas Day, James will face off against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, and his son Bronny James.
LeBron James announced in July his decision to join the 76ers after spending eight seasons with the Lakers.
The four-time NBA champion and four-time MVP wrote on social media of his decision, “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.
His decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers puts him on a roster with all-stars Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey.
LeBron James, also the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing his agent, Rich Paul.
LeBron James’ first season with the 76ers will be his 24th season in the NBA. He previously played for the Miami Heat in addition to the Cavaliers and the Lakers.
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