Kevin Hand

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Kevin has worked as a sports reporter, editor and broadcaster since 2001. Now based between Ireland and the UK, he writes and edits news, features, sports commentary and explainers for Al Jazeera, with a particular focus on football and cricket, including managing coverage of the World Cups. He previously worked at Capital Gold, the national commercial football broadcaster in the UK; and the BBC, where he worked as a sports reporter in both television and radio, and wrote for the BBC Sport website. His commentaries have also featured on Sky Sports and Premier Sports in the UK. Kevin has reported extensively from the Caribbean, Abu Dhabi, Ireland, the UK and other countries in Europe.

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Mbappe, Messi, Yamal, Kane – and Bellingham – are in the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?

France's Kylian Mbappe is one of the contenders for the Golden Boot award at the FIFA World Cup 2026

Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match with Jose Manuel Lopez

All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Messi’s Argentina beat Switzerland to reach semifinals.

Argentina's forward #09 Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland

Al the updates from our full text commentary stream coverage as Mbappe and Dembele net in France’s 2-0 win over Morocco.

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal

All the text updates from our live commentary stream coverage as Switzerland beat Colombia in last-16 knockout stage.

Switzerland's Djibril Sow and teammates celebrate after the penalty shootout as Switzerland qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup

All the text updates from our live commentary stream as Belgium beat USA in last 16, despite Balogun’s suspension row.

Belgium's Hans Vanaken celebrates scoring their third goal with Dodi Lukebakio and Youri Tielemans as Matt Freese of the U.S. reacts

All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Jude Bellingham leads England into the quarterfinals.

England players celebrate after the match

All the updates from our live coverage and text commentary stream as Mbappe’s France beat Paraguay 1-0 in last 16.

Kylian Mbappe celebrates his goal for France

All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat Cape Verde in last-32.

Argentina's Cristian Romero celebrates scoring their third goal

All the updates from our live commentary stream coverage, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal reach the last 16.

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Has the greatest show on Earth delivered the best World Cup semifinals yet?

Argentina defeat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal with England

Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup quarterfinals – updates

France end Morocco dream with 2-0 win in World Cup quarterfinals – updates

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after 0-0 draw – updates

Sloppy USA well beaten as Belgium claim 3-1 last-16 World Cup win – updates

England hold off Mexico comeback to set up Norway quarterfinal – updates

France made to sweat in bruising last-16 win against Paraguay – updates

Argentina edge five-goal classic with Cape Verde after extra time – updates

Late Ramos goal supercharges finale between Portugal and Croatia – updates

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