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England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins

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West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses

'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit

Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised "world-class" Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory.

Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said Saturday he was convinced the ball struck an overhead camera cable before England scored a crucial equaliser in their World Cup quarter-final victory.

'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare

Joyous -- and relieved -- England fans chanted and cheered in packed-out pubs across London as they celebrated their team's nail-biting quarter-final win over Norway at the World Cup early Sunday.

Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

The European Union's plan to regulate children's access to social media follows the implementation or proposal of similar measures around the world.

Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings

When Diana Tupiza and Andres Alquinga decided to get married, they selected a rather unusual witness for the civil wedding ceremony: Luna, their Pekingese pup who stamped her paw print on the marriage certificate.

Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss

Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he wants "to leave the house in good order" after he ends his tenure as Wallabies coach in the Nations Championship clash against Italy in Perth next weekend.

Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm

Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.

Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting

Coach Dave Rennie gave New Zealand a "pass mark" after surging past Italy but says the All Blacks will need to be better to beat Ireland in the clash of two unbeaten Nations Championship teams next weekend.

Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track

Coach Eddie Jones says Japan are on the right trajectory, with the way they played against Italy and Ireland in their first two Nations Championship Tests proving it was "pretty obvious".

Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off

Andy Farrell admits Ireland lacked cohesion at times against Japan, but said the way his new-look side "kept on squeezing until the end" boded well for the future.

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Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals