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Tielemans shines as Aston Villa players advance in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:42 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Tielemans shines as Aston Villa players advance in World Cup

Summary

During the World Cup, Aston Villa players are making significant contributions to their national teams. Ezri Konsa has started every game for England, helping them reach the last 16 ahead of their clash with Mexico. Youri Tielemans was pivotal in Belgium's comeback against Senegal, scoring an equalizer and converting a penalty in extra time to advance to face the USA. Emi Martinez and Argentina are poised for the knockout stage after winning all their group matches. Scotland's John McGinn scored their only goal of the tournament in a victory over Haiti, but the team did not progress.

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By the Numbers

•Ezri Konsa starts every match as England progresses to knockout stage.
•Youri Tielemans scores and assists in Belgium's comeback against Senegal.
•Emi Martinez plays in all of Argentina's group wins.
•John McGinn scores Scotland's first World Cup goal since 1998.

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3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Tielemans stars as Villa's players keep World Cup dream alive

What they're saying

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Aston Villa players are still chasing World Cup glory - even if some have suffered disappointment. Ezri Konsa has started every game for England so far to help them into the last 16. The defender is preparing for the Three Lions clash with Mexico on Monday along with Villa team-mates Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers.
— Yahoo Sports

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