Argentina judge fired after causing mistrial in case over Maradona’s death

FIFA announced the draw procedure for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature an expanded format of 48 teams. The draw will ensure that top-ranked teams, including Spain, Argentina, France, and England, are kept separate until the final rounds of the tournament.

Diego Maradona, the iconic Argentine footballer and World Cup champion, passed away five years ago, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of sports. His contributions to football and his cultural impact continue to be remembered and celebrated in Argentina and beyond.

The World Cup 2026 draw will implement a tennis-style seeding system for its top four teams: Spain, Argentina, France, and England. This system aims to ensure competitive balance by preventing these teams from facing each other until the semi-finals, thereby enhancing the tournament's structure.

England's rugby team, under coach Steve Borthwick, has achieved 11 consecutive victories, positioning them as the favorites for the upcoming Six Nations tournament. The team's recent successes include wins against formidable opponents like South Africa and Fiji, setting the stage for a potential record-breaking 19th win next July in Argentina.

Argentina has lodged a formal complaint and called for an investigation into England flanker Tom Curry following an alleged scuffle in the tunnel after their match at Twickenham, where Curry reportedly shoved Argentina's head coach Felipe Contepomi and used offensive language. This incident follows a controversial tackle by Curry that resulted in a serious knee injury to Argentine full-back Juan Cruz Mallía.

Tom Curry has been accused by Argentina's coach Felipe Contepomi of a reckless tackle on Juan Cruz Mallía during England's recent match against Argentina, which resulted in Mallía being substituted due to a suspected serious knee injury. Contepomi also claimed that Curry shoved him in the tunnel after the game, escalating tensions between the teams.

England faced Argentina in their final match of the 2025 Autumn Nations Series, with Argentina coming off a strong performance after defeating Wales and Scotland earlier in the tournament. The match was anticipated as a key contest to conclude the series for both teams.