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‘VAR-gentina?’: Conspiracy theories swirl ahead of World Cup semi-finals

The World Cup holders' journey to the last four has been engulfed by online conspiracy theories claiming – without evidence – that the playing field has been tilted in their favour.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 07: Referee Francois Letexier shows a yellow card to Hossam Hassan, Head Coach of Egypt, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Buda Mendes/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Buda Mendes / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Thomas Tuchel: England’s World Cup mastermind

Lionel Scaloni’s quiet revolution carries Argentina towards England showdown

Will we hear Wonderwall on Sunday? Yes, England will win the World Cup

Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit

In-depth

Africa can look back on World Cup with satisfaction despite no top-four finish

The continent had nine of its 10 sides get past the group stage.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 26, 2026 Cape Verde players celebrate after the match as they qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Maria Lysaker

Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

Expanded World Cup; same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finals

Interactives

World Cup challenge: 26 iconic moments

Track your path to 2026 World Cup glory with The Straits Times’ results simulator

Can you replicate Haan’s howitzer in our bonus Goal of the Day?

Who is your football twin? A closer look at the physical makeup of a World Cup squad

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Rivalry and revenge: the long, bitter relationship between England and Argentina

The World Cup semi-final between the nations on July 15 will be a match resonant with both historical and footballing rivalry, going back decades.