England into the semi-finals! Bellingham's double, spider-cam controversy and Argentina up next...

The Essential Football Podcast by Sky Sports

Jul 12, 202610:04Sports & Recreation

Hayley McQueen is with James Savundra to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup. We hear from our reporters in Miami who saw Jude Bellingham strike twice to send England into the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-t...

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