Messi has been criticized after appealing for Cucurella to be punished for covering his mouth with his hand during their World Cup final defeat / Image: Screengrab Lionel Messi found himself at the center of an unusual point during Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals after appearing to…
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi and Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal shared a heartfelt hug after the final whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, giving fans one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.After Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win…
NEW DELHI: The President of the United States Donald Trump became one of the biggest talking points after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.Trump stood by the Spanish players as they received the World Cup trophy and stood on the…
Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph ended amid chaotic scenes after the final whistle, with…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) kisses the trophy after the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s World Cup final hero Ferran Torres admitted he still struggled to believe what he had achieved after scoring the extra-time winner that sealed a historic 1-0 victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The Barcelona forward,…
Ferran Torres (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Spain substitute Ferran Torres has etched his name FIFA World Cup history after scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. With the strike, Torres became only the second substitute to…
For years, Spanish football has been synonymous with control – of the ball, of space, of time. On Sunday night at the New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain produced perhaps the ultimate expression of that philosophy, reducing defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi to the only passengers in the final of the FIFA World Cup…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts to his shot attempt 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 did it FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player to win the Golden Boot in two consecutive tournaments after finishing…
pain celebrated a glorious achievement as they secured their second World Cup title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Argentina, courtesy of Ferran Torres’s momentous second-half goal. The win highlighted Spain’s astonishing 38-match winless streak, surpassing Italy’s long-standing record. (Photo/ANI) They came to New Jersey as historians. They left as world champions.Spain beat Argentina 1-0…
Rodri of Spain celebrates with the best player of the tournament award after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Rodri was named the adidas Ballon d’Or winner after leading Spain to the 2026 FIFA World Cup title,…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Lionel Messithe dream of signing with back-to-back FIFA World Cup headlines ended on Sunday in the heart, Argentina’s captain was overcome with emotion after his team’s 0-1 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Viral images and videos of…
L-R: Spain’s Pau Cubarsi, Rodri and goalkeeper Unai Simon pose with their individual awards. (AP Photo) Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was reflected in the tournament’s individual honors as Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi swept three of the biggest awards, while the France captain. Kylian Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot…
Spain’s Ferran Torres celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo) As Spain’s dazzling teenage strikers and fluid passing football capture the global imagination during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their second world title…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates the end of the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s long wait for a breakthrough in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally over for an unlikely hero. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to give Spain a dramatic 1-0 win over defending champions Argentina, sealing…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates his first goal during the World Cup final against Argentina. (AP Photo) Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title after Ferran Torres hit a late extra-time winner to break Argentina’s resistance in a dramatic finale. Lionel MessiThe 10-man team did not become the first team since Brazil in 1962…
Referee Slavko Vincic shows a red card to Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez (24) during the World Cup final. (AP Photo) U FIFA World Cup The 2026 final produced late drama before extra time as Argentina were forced to play the extra 30 minutes with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in stoppage time against…
Argentina’s Nicolas Tagliafico, right, fights for the ball with Spain’s Lamine Yamal. (AP Photo/PTI) A controversial arbitration decision in the FIFA World Cup The 2026 final reignited the debate over alleged favorable calls for Argentina, after Nicolas Tagliafico escaped without a booking for a dangerous challenge on Spanish teenage star Lamine Yamal.The incident occurred in…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s relentless control of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals forced Argentina into the record books for all the wrong reasons, with Lionel Messi’s side failing to register a single shot in the first 45 minutes of Sunday’s title clash.The…
Donald Trump makes a dramatic arrival at the FIFA World Cup final The 2026 FIFA World Cup finals hadn’t even started when US President Donald Trump grabbed the spotlight, making a dramatic entrance to MetLife Stadium aboard the presidential helicopter, Marine One, before taking his seat alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the title clash…
Lamine Yamal of Spain (AP Photo) Lamine Yamal added another remarkable milestone to his fast-growing legacy even before kick-off FIFA World Cup Final 2026, becoming the first player in football history to take part in both a UEFA European Championship final and a FIFA World Cup final as a teenager.The 19-year-old sensation took his place…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi he added another extraordinary chapter to his glittering career even before a ball was kicked FIFA World Cup Final 2026 on Sunday, becoming the first player in history to captain his country in three World Cup finals.As Messi stepped out to lead defending champions Argentina against Spain at…
Lionel Messi, FIFA World Cup Trophy, and Lamine Yamal (AP Photos) When Argentina and Spain take the field for the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, history, immortality and football’s most coveted trophy will all be at stake. But next to the glory comes a massive financial reward.The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
Argentina and Spain will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Lionel Messi leads Argentina after a brilliant tournament, while Spain arrive with the best defense in the competition. Fans can watch the final through FIFA’s official broadcasters around the world, including FOX, Telemundo,…
Argentina fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final match in New York’s Time Square, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Hours before Argentina FIFA World Cup Final against Spain, thousands of fans turned New York’s iconic Times Square into a sea of blue and white, creating a carnival…
FC Goa players in front of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum KURATE (JAPAN): It’s the kind of visit that makes people pause and reflect, offering a deeply moving insight into one of humanity’s darkest chapters.A group of young Indian footballers, who are here for the Reliance Football Development League (RFDL) exhibition tour in Japan, were…
England manager Thomas Tuchel (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Former England midfielder Danny Murphy believes Thomas Tuchel should not continue as England manager despite leading the Three Lions to their best. FIFA World Cup finished in 60 years, insisting the tactical decisions of the German in the semi-final defeat to Argentina denied the team a place in…
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi (Photo by AP) Captain of France Kylian Mbappé I believe Lionel Messi will soon resume the FIFA World Cupthe all-time scoring record. Mbappe moved to the top of the list after scoring twice in France’s 6-4 defeat of England in the third-place play-off on Saturday. His two goals took his…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with his teammates (AP Photo) Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario believes that Spain will have too much quality to defend against champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final 2026, support Luis de la Fuente’s team to ensure a comfortable victory Lionel Messithe team of Spain and Argentina meet at the…
Borja Iglesias and Donald Trump NEW DELHI: Spain striker Borja Iglesias made a light-hearted comment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, saying he hopes he won’t have to spend much time shaking hands with the US president. Donald Trump during the trophy presentation after Sunday’s title clash against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in…
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi (Image credit: Agencies) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will create history even before kick-off at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.It will be the first FIFA World Cup match featuring the two top-ranked teams in the world since the FIFA rankings were introduced…