Kylian Mbappe (Photo PTI) England wrapped up their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with the bronze medal after beating France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place finish at the Miami Stadium on Saturday. Speaking after the match, Mbappe admitted that France did not match England in the opening half, but praised his team-mates for fighting back…
England’s Declan Rice (4) celebrates his first goal during the World Cup third-place soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Florida, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Declan Rice etched his name into England and FIFA World Cup history after scoring the fastest goal of his international career during England’s 6-4 win…
A month ago, when the World Cup started, Spain was among the favourites, although little was said about it. Most of the pre-tournament chatter is centered on France’s front line, Argentina defending their title, and whether this could be the last World Cup for Lionel Messi o Cristiano Ronaldo.Spain is right with him. A pair…
England’s Bukayo Saka (7) celebrates his team’s 5th goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup third place soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Florida, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Bukayo Saka produced the best performance of his international career as England defeated France 6-4 in an extraordinary 2026…
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates his sixth goal during the World Cup third place match between France and England. (AP Photo) Jude Bellingham has firmly written his name in the English football record books. In a chaotic and breathtaking 10-goal thriller against France during Saturday’s World Cup third-place playoff, the 23-year-old midfielder produced a moment…
Kylian Mbappé takes Lionel Messi’s World Cup goalscoring record and leads the way for the Golden Boot / Image: AP Kylian Mbappé put himself in pole position to win the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after scoring twice against England in the third-place playoff, a performance that also saw him break out….
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team’s third goal during the World Cup third-place soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Florida, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Kylian Mbappé has once again rewritten football history.The France captain scored twice in a stunning 6-4 defeat of England in the 2026 FIFA World…
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) shoots the ball past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) to score his sixth goal during the World Cup third place match between France and England. (AP Photo) A historic night for France talisman Kylian Mbappé ended in bitter sadness as England cruised to a wild 6-4 victory in a third-place clash…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) As Lionel Messi he is preparing to lead Argentina into another FIFA World Cup final, former India coach and current Rwanda national team manager Stephen Constantine made a bold assessment of the Argentine superstar, insisting that while Messi is among football’s greatest, he is not “the best” in history.Speaking to…
Argentina enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain with history within reach as Lionel Scaloni’s side are one goal away from setting a new tournament record for shots from outside the penalty area.The defending champions have already scored five goals from outside the box, equaling the highest tally of any team in a…
Hello and welcome to day 38 of this sprawling world cup.There is a funny scene Yes, minister when the Right Hoodwinked, sorry, Right Honorable Jim Hacker asks if nuclear weapons are absolutely necessary. Surely, if push came to shove, the United States would protect Britain from Russia?A stunned Sir Humphrey Appleby claims Hacker should resign…
Spanish team; and Lionel Messi (AP Photos) Spain great Andres Iniesta sent a clear message to Luis de la Fuente’s team earlier on Sunday FIFA World Cup Final against Argentina: don’t waste energy to stop Lionel Messi completely because “it’s impossible”.The Barcelona legend, who scored the winning goal in Spain’s historic 2010 World Cup final…
A general view of the stadium during the World Cup match in East Rutherford. (AP Photo) As Argentina and Spain prepare to battle it out for the FIFA World Cup title in East Rutherford on Sunday, another key player has become the subject of intense scrutiny – the pitch.The hybrid grass surface at the New…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires covers the sky; US President Trump and FIFA President Infantino. (AP Photos) “We hold Canada accountable.”With these words, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has thrown out the politics in the preparation of the final of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, blamed Canada…
Shakira and Burna Boy reunited on the field for a final test before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final half time. Photo credit (Instagram) Shakiraknown for his innovative music and energetic performances that have attracted fans around the world Burn Boywho has made a name for himself as one of the biggest names in world…
Bhaichung Bhutia believes that the expansion FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but warned that such a move may come at the cost of the overall quality of the competition.FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which it…
Amitabh Bachchan talks about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and how coaches play one of the most important roles in winning the game. (Instagram) Over the past few years, the Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has been open about his love for sports of all kinds. Not only that, but he shares his thoughts on things…
The battle for Gold between Messi and Mbappé could be decided by FIFA’s dispersal rules after a dramatic finish. The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading for a remarkably similar finish to one of the closest battles in the tournament’s history.Lionel Messi currently tops the table with eight…
Lionel Messi, 20, cradles Lamine Yamal, who was just six months old at the time, during a photo session in September 2007 in the dressing room of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, (AP/PTI) Almost two decades after a charity photo session brought them together, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to meet…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Amid growing speculation over the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, former India batsman Mohammed Kaif has thrown his weight behind the veteran duo, insisting their experience will be crucial if India are to challenge for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe…
R Ashwin on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) Amid speculation over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI future, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the timing of the debate, insisting that if the selectors wanted to move away from the veteran duo ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, they should have…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to break from the traditional pace of a football match, with the…
Slavko Vinčić will referee Messi’s Argentina vs Yamal’s Spain in the 2026 World Cup final / AI Image FIFA has handed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić the biggest appointment of his career, confirming he will officiate Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium.The 46-year-old…
Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso, right, holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine,” referring to the Falkland Islands, at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Argentina’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals has been overshadowed…
Tom Cruise it’s starting FIFA World Cup over the weekend in true Hollywood fashion, as he released a special video to promote his upcoming film ‘Digger’.Showing off his football skills the player appeared in a promotional video, before appearing at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Sharing a video on his social…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to break from the traditional pace of a football match, with the…
Lamine Yamal’s separate training session raises World Cup final fears as Spain update / Image: X Spain have moved to ease concerns surrounding Lamine Yamal’s fitness ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina after the teenage star trained separately from the main squad during the team’s first session in New Jersey.Images of…