England to decide late on Rice fitness for Argentina semi-final

On the eve of a World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, England finds itself holding its breath over the health of its most essential midfielder. Declan Rice, who has anchored England's tournament run through illness and injury alike, is recovering from a sickness bug that has shadowed him for nearly two weeks — yet the human will to compete at history's edge may prove as powerful as any medical clearance. Coach Thomas Tuchel will wait until the final hours to decide, a small but weighty pause in which the body's resilience is asked to meet the moment.