Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with Rodrigo de Paul after scoring the opening goal against Cape Verde during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) Argentina and Spain share a long footballing relationship, with some of the Latin American giants’ most iconic players plying…
A fan waves an Argentine flag at the obelisk as Argentina faces Austria in a World Cup soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo) Amidst the rubble in Gaza, and far from the spectacle of the FIFA event in North America, a World Cup simulation game was played on Thursday…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seen before the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) FIFA president Gianni Infantino described Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina as “a blessing from the football gods”, calling it the perfect end…
In the short story of the famous Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges “El Aleph”, the homonymous character is a mystical point in space that contains all the other points of the universe, which allows whoever looks into it to see every place on Earth from every angle simultaneously without distortion.According to the giant of Latin…
NEW DELHI: History will be on the line when Argentina take on Spain in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Argentina are aiming to become the first men’s team in 64 years to win back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles after lifting the trophy in…
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…
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…
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…
France vs England in Miami (Images; IANS) England and France meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off at the Miami Stadium on Saturday, with the two European heavyweights aiming to end their campaigns on a positive note after painful semi-final exits. England suffered a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina, while France were…
Donald Trump questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to use his ‘golf dream’ Harry Kane in a deeper defensive role during England’s World Cup semi-final defeat / Image: X Criticism of Thomas Tuchel’s tactical approach following England’s dramatic World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina has come from an unlikely source, with US President Donald Trump questioning the…
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…
England and France seek redemption in the World Cup bronze medal final The 2026 FIFA World Cup still has a trophy to be awarded, but before Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday’s final, England and France will return to the field for the final time to contest the tournament’s third-place playoff, now officially branded by…