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Cheering fans gave Switzerland's World Cup football squad a heroes' welcome as they returned home on Tuesday after reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years.Supporters gathered in the Turbinenplatz square in Zurich to greet the "Nati" following their exploits in the United States and Canada, full of pride at what a team from a small country, ranked 19th in the world, had achieved on the biggest stage.Switzerland is on a hot streak, having also reached the last two European Championships quarter-finals.The players and manager Murat Yakin, wearing red t-shirts that said "History", were welcomed onto a stage in in front of a backdrop reading "We are Switzerland", in the country's four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh."We would have loved to stay for another week," Yakin told the crowd."But of course it's also lovely to be able to return home to our own fans like this."We're extremely proud of what the entire staff and all the players have achieved."Fans joined in with the players as they danced about on the stage, with many supporters dressed in red shirts and baseball caps with the Swiss cross."It's a bit hard to fully grasp what we've achieved," said captain Granit Xhaka."Overall, it was a good tournament. We can be really proud of what we accomplished."Unfortunately, it wasn't quite enough in the end. With a bit of luck, we might have gone even further. But that's part of the game, and we accept it."Switzerland were beaten 3-1 by Argentina after extra time in Kansas City on Saturday, equalising in the second half shortly before striker Breel Embolo was sent off in tears after simulating a foul with a theatrical dive.The Swiss had had Lionel Messi's defending champions on the back foot for much of the match -then had to defend valiantly once reduced to 10 men.For fans packed into bars and fan zones in Switzerland, the match finished shortly before 6:00am, with people streaming home in broad daylight after a long, long night.There was plenty of support for Embolo at the Zurich homecoming party, with one youngster holding up a placard asking for his signature.Another home-made sign read: "Dear Breel Embolo, you're innocent."Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel said the team's defining characteristic was "the resilience everyone showed" throughout the tournament."The way everyone gave it their all, the way everyone kept going right to the end," he said."That was huge for every single one of us."Switzerland topped Group B, drawing 1-1 with Qatar before beating Bosnia-Hercegovina 4-1, and then co-hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver.In the knock-out stages, Switzerland downed Algeria 2-0, then beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw, before losing to Argentina."It was nice to celebrate here with all the fans, and to welcome the team, which was a joy to watch," said supporter Roman, who came from the Zurich suburbs."We know they should have gone through, but it was great that we were able to celebrate them."Jernnine, who came from Basel with her family, said they had woken up early to watch the rollercoaster quarter-final."It was emotional; it was cool!" she told AFP. Related Story
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England's forward Harry Kane arrives for a press conference in Kansas City. (AFP) Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday.The history of matches between the nations is peppered with incidents, set against a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, known in Spanish as the Malvinas, in the South Atlantic Ocean.The most storied encounter between the teams was a 2-1 victory for Argentina at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico featuring two goals from Diego Maradona -one the infamous "Hand of God" goal and the other a dazzling solo effort considered one of the best ever.Twelve years later David Beckham was sent off at France '98 as Argentina won on penalties.England captain Kane was asked in an interview with ITV whether managing the emotion around the match in Atlanta would be challenging."Yes and no," he said. "I think it's not something you want to focus too much on, surrounding the history."That's all part of it and that's what you guys (in the media) will talk about, the fans will be involved in."But from a player's point of view it's us against a great team, who are smart, who are tactical, who know how to buy fouls, know how to slow the game down -- like many different teams you come up against throughout your whole career."So, it's England versus Argentina, it's two of the biggest nations going toe to toe. Two giants in the semi-final of a World Cup. The rest of it is just a small part for us."The Bayern Munich forward comes up against Golden Boot rival Lionel Messi, who is facing England for the first time in his long career.The Argentinian maestro, 39, has eight goals so far, two more than Kane, but the England forward said his team would be focused on Argentina as a team rather than on their star player."We know how good a player he is, we know what he's done in the game, how consistent he's been for so long," said Kane, who was top scorer at the 2018 World Cup."But the game is against Argentina, not against Lionel Messi. So yeah, we have a lot of preparation to do. We're coming up against a great unit, a great team with fantastic players."Kane, 32, downplayed the disagreement between manager Thomas Tuchel and midfielder Jude Bellingham after the German criticised England's performance in the quarter-final against Norway."We know what we have, we know the togetherness we have, we all push each other, we all drive each other," said the skipper."It doesn't mean we have to agree on every situation, all the time. I think that's what makes the boss so unique and so great, because he wears his heart on his sleeve, he's emotional, he says it how it is."Sometimes in the moment it might be hard to take, but when you actually digest it and explain it, we're all professionals, we're all here because we've been pushed to a level that we can take."We can take criticism. We can take it on the chin, it improves us, it makes us better." Related Story
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UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar cycles to the finish line to win the 10th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France, 166,6 km between Aurillac and Le Lioran
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Jordan Pickford of England speaks to the media on July 13, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (AFP) England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has faced World Cup penalty shootouts, semi-finals and some of the biggest names in football during his record-breaking career, but there is one challenge that has eluded him until now.When England take on Lionel Messi and reigning champions Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, Pickford will come up against the eight-times Ballon d'Or winner for the first time.For a player who broke Peter Shilton's record for most England World Cup appearances when he started his 18th match in the quarter-final against Norway, the occasion carries a sense of history.The 32-year-old Everton player was eight when England last met Argentina, during the group stage of the 2002 World Cup."I remember being sat in school on the floor watching when the teacher wheeled in the TV, so I'll never forget that moment," Pickford told reporters on Monday."He's scored so many goals and he's contributed to so many goals all his career, and it's great to be able to finally come up against him after so long and watching him as a kid," Pickford said of the 39-year-old Messi, who is playing in his sixth World Cup.The goalkeeper warned, however, about treating Argentina as a one-man team. "We all know how good Messi is, but we also know how good Argentina are, Pickford said. "We've got our thoughts on their other strengths as well, and the other weaknesses we can take advantage of."England arrived among the favourites and have navigated numerous pressure situations, including a 10-man win over Mexico, throughout the tournament, which Pickford said underlined a resilience that has become a defining characteristic of Thomas Tuchel's side."I've always said the togetherness gets you there. Then the ability shows as well," he said. "But the togetherness, if you've got that togetherness like we have, that's a great tool to have."DARK ARTSArgentina's run to the semi-finals has been accompanied by complaints over refereeing decisions and the team's mastery of football's so-called "dark arts", but Pickford said England would not be distracted by anything. "Throughout the tournament, you've seen our desire to win titles. We've not got into any scuffles or anything, we've been very well respected within the game," he said. "Decisions go our way, they don't go our way. We just reset, and we let the football do the talking. "We've not had, apart from Jarell (Quansah, who was suspended for two games), any suspensions or anything like that. It shows the mentality we have, we don't get wrapped up in things like that. We stay focused. We stay together."Tuchel raised eyebrows after the Norway win when he angrily highlighted areas England needed to improve in, and Pickford agreed the team had not reached their peak."Like the manager said, the mentality we have in abundance and the togetherness we have, but we're not the finished article," he said. "We hope the cream rises to the top. And we'll always keep working harder to keep improving because you don't want to think: the job's done against Norway."Pickford was England's keeper during the last-16 shootout against Colombia in 2018, saving Carlos Bacca's penalty before Eric Dier converted the winning spot-kick to secure England's first World Cup shootout victory.Pickford said the players were determined to reward the faith of a nation daring to dream of World Cup glory for the first time since 1966."You know how we feel, you see us after every game, and to have the nation behind us at home doesn't go unseen. We know how much it means to them, but we also know how much it means to us, and we pay huge credit to them enjoying themselves. We're doing it for them as well," Pickford said."That was the first goal, looking back at 2018 (under previous manager Gareth Southgate), it was about connecting the nation. Now we're in the semi-final (again), and we know Argentina is going to be a tough game, but we want to put smiles on (supporters') faces as well." Related Story
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England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures during the World Cup quarter-final against Norway at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 11, 2026. (AFP) Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup. So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the semi-finals.The German has overseen a largely happy camp, dancing with his players in the dressing room in Mexico City after their battling win against the co-hosts.But his tone changed following Saturday's 2-1 quarter-final victory over Norway, when he described his team as "lucky"."The result is fantastic. The last four is amazing, but I'm not happy with the performance," he said.That downbeat assessment drew a stinging retort from midfielder Jude Bellingham, who scored twice as England came from behind."Whatever, whatever," said the Real Madrid midfielder after a gruelling 120 minutes in the searing Miami heat.The pair have a complicated history, but the exchange was a stark reminder that Tuchel will not shy away from speaking his mind.The 52-year-old will not care that he has riled Bellingham, who has scored six goals and once again proved himself to be England's man for the big moment.The Football Association knew who it was getting when it hired the former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss to replace Gareth Southgate in 2024.Southgate had reshaped the team during his largely successful tenure, breaking down barriers between players from rival clubs and forging a cohesive unit.But his team never got over the line - defeated in the semi-finals and quarter-finals at the World Cup and twice losing in the final of the Euros.WinnerThe blunt and charismatic Tuchel arrived as one of the big beasts of world football, with league titles at PSG and Bayern Munich under his belt.His crowning glory was Chelsea's 2021 Champions League win in Porto, where he outsmarted then Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.Tuchel picked a team of "specialists" for the 2026 World Cup, raising eyebrows by leaving out a number of high-profile players including Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold.He admitted he relished the pressure of making big decisions as was grilled on his choices.The Three Lions arrived at the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States as one of the favourites and so far the England boss has got his big calls right.Substitute Anthony Gordon set up both goals for Harry Kane as England came from behind to avoid an embarrassing defeat against DR Congo in the last 32.In the following round he threw on a clutch of defenders as his 10 men held out for a 3-2 win at the Estadio Azteca.One of the enduring images from the game in Mexico was of giant defender Dan Burn clearing the ball again and again as Tuchel's team held firm, perfectly illustrating his ideal of a "brotherhood".Tuchel started his first international coaching job in January 2025 after signing an 18-month contract.The German said at the start of his reign that his aim was to add a "second star" to go with the one that represents England's sole World Cup success, in 1966.He convinced his bosses that he was the man for the job and penned a new deal to lead the team to the Euro 2028 tournament in the United Kingdom and Ireland.England have rarely hit the heights during the current tournament but have found a way each time and have made no secret of the fact they are here to win.The next step is a tough test against a battle-hardened Argentina on Wednesday, before a potential final against France or Spain.Tuchel is two games away from glory and ultimate vindication. Related Story
