NEW DELHI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff between England and France entered the record books on Saturday as the teams produced a thrilling 10-goal contest.It was the first World Cup match in 64 years in which both teams scored four or more goals since the Soviet Union and Colombia played out a 4-4…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Argentina players hold 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) The White House has publicly defended the right of Argentina’s players to display the controversial…
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…
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…
The Statue of Liberty stands during sunset as smoke from wildfires covers the sky on Thursday. (AP Photo) The build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has been overshadowed by an unexpected adversary – a thick wildfire haze moving south from Canada, prompting air quality warnings in New York and New…
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal (Image credit: Joan Monfort) Some stories are too incredible to be written. However, football produced one. Nineteen years later Lionel Messi First meeting Lamine Yamal during a charity photo session in Barcelona, Argentina and Spain will battle for football’s biggest prize on Sunday at the New York New Jersey…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who has built a strong reputation on football’s biggest stages. However, years before earning one of the sport’s highest honors, Vincic was unexpectedly caught up in a police raid that briefly put him in the headlines for reasons unrelated to football.The…
Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia (AP Photo) FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic to officiate Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain, handing one of football’s most prestigious jobs to an official whose career once survived a strange off-field controversy after he was caught in a police raid on…
The No. 10 jersey worn by Brazilian great Pelé in the 1958 FIFA World Cup finals has sold for $4.9 million, auction house Sotheby’s said Thursday.Pelé, who died in 2022, was just 17 when he scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 win over hosts Sweden in the World Cup final at the Rasunda Stadium. He remains…
FIFA unveils historic World Cup championship rings (Image: X) For the first time in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup, champions will be awarded exclusive FIFA World Cup Championship rings, adding a new symbol of glory alongside the iconic trophy. The rings will make their debut after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final…
Argentina fans burn England flags (Screengrabs) Argentina win over England in 2026 FIFA World Cup the semi-final sparked massive celebrations in Buenos Aires, but some fans drew criticism after burning England flags and displaying St George’s Cross decorated Sardinians. Videos and photos also showed supporters singing songs related to the Falklands War, while some carried…
Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine,” referring to the Falkland Islands, as teammate Nicolas Otamendi waves to him at the end of the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo) The British government has urged FIFA to investigate…
Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high as Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 with a 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday. Lionel Messi he did not add to his tournament goal tally, but the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball as England’s Nico O’Reilly (3) and Djed Spence (25) defend during the World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. England looked set for a place in the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anthony Gordon’s goal in the 55th minute…
Spain’s Pedro Porro scores his second goal against France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) during the World Cup semifinal match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo) Vignettes of some sports shows unfold in quite interchangeable order. Spain’s 2-0 dismantling of France in the first semi-final of this expanded World Cup on…
NEW DELHI: Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 win over England in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been followed by a fresh controversy. After the final whistle at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Argentine midfielder Giovani Lo Celso celebrated with a banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” – a slogan linked to Argentina’s…
Argentina’s Foreign Ministry reiterated the country’s claim over the Falkland Islands after Argentine players displayed a “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” banner during celebrations following their 2-1 FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final victory over England.According to Athletic, Argentina are at risk of facing FIFA sanctions after midfielder Giovani Lo Celso appeared on the pitch with the…
Lionel Scaloni and Lionel Messi (Image credit: X) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his players after their dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, saying the team had already achieved something “incredible” and would now give everything to win the title.Argentina came from behind in Atlanta to book a…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. (AP Photo) When Lionel Messi takes the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, he will become only the second player in history to actually play in three World…
Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after its players celebrated their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final victory over England by displaying a banner supporting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands.The defending champions staged a dramatic comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice late in the match to beat Thomas Tuchel’s England 2-1 and book a…
The highlight match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a battle between Spain and Argentina, featuring the reigning champions of Europe and South America, respectively. (AP Photo) The stage is officially set for the ultimate soccer show. After Argentina’s comeback semi-final win over England on Wednesday night, the 2026 FIFA World Cup grand final…
Various actors, from theater Tom Cruise show IShowSpeed, will help close the World Cup, FIFA announced on Tuesday.And on Wednesday, the governing body of football said the singer of the American rapper Post Malone will headline the closing ceremony. Send Malone to the head The closing ceremony of the World Cup FIFA World Cup closing…