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‘It’s just crazy’: Lionel Messi reacts to viral photo with baby Lamine Yamal before World Cup final | Football news
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…
Explanation: Because England and France are playing for third place; Golden Boot race, prize money, everything you need to know | Football news
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…
How long will the argentina vs spain world cup final be on break for the half time show? FIFA’s full plan revealed | Football news
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…
White House sends clear message after calls for FIFA to punish Argentina players over Falklands flag | Football news
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…
Revealed: Slavko Vinčić’s unique record, Argentina vs Spain World Cup final referee, with Messi and Yamal sides | Football news
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…
Will Argentina’s stars miss the World Cup final under FIFA rules? The decision rests on the Falkland flag holiday | Football news
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 unveils World Cup ad for ‘Digger’, shows football talent ahead of closing ceremony – WATCH |
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 was forced to ask the IFAB for an exception to the rule once before the World Cup final, as detailed half-times revealed | Football news
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 parted ways with Spain squad ahead of World Cup final as federation issues fitness update | Football news
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…
FIFA World Cup final in danger? Wildfire haze engulfs New Jersey as Spain trains through toxic smoke | Football news
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…
Argentina vs Spain: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, King Philip VI to attend World Cup final while Argentine President Javier Milei stays at home | Football news
L-R: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez; Spanish players; and King Philip VI (AP Photos) Spain will have their most senior political and royal representatives cheering from the stands when they face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Philip VI both expected to attend the showpiece match…
Cocaine, guns and a “sex party”: How the final referee of the FIFA World Cup, Slavko Vincic, was caught in a police raid | Football news
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…
Why Argentina President Javier Milei Skips World Cup Final Despite Donald Trump’s Attendance | Football news
L-R: Lionel Messi; US President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Miley (AP Photos) Argentina president Javier Milei will not be in the stands for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final against Spain despite calls to join the US president. Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in New Jersey. Instead, Milei says he will stay…
For the first time in 96 years, FIFA presents a special award ahead of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final | Football news
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…
‘He was really fighting’: England’s Jude Bellingham opens up after 1-2 defeat to Argentina | Football news
Jude Bellingham urges England fans to stick together (Image: X England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has broken his silence following England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, urging supporters to stick together despite the disappointment. Bellingham enjoyed an outstanding World Cup campaign, finishing as England’s top scorer with…
Harry Kane’s ‘Messi’ remark fuels fresh 2030 World Cup speculation | Football news
England’s Harry Kane (9) (AP Photo) England captain Harry Kane he refused to confirm whether the FIFA World Cup 2026 was his last appearance on football’s biggest stage, insisting it is too soon to make a decision after his heartbreaking semi-final exit against Argentina. England’s dream of reaching a first World Cup final since 1966…
Watch: Argentina fans burn England flags after FIFA World Cup semi-final win | Football news
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…
Falkland poster row spreads: British government seeks FIFA action against Argentina | Football news
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…
‘Diego enjoys this huge from up there’: Lionel Messi’s emotional tribute to Diego Maradona after Argentina reached FIFA World Cup final | Football news
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…
How Lionel Messi’s Argentina punished England’s retreat to turn the FIFA World Cup semi-final into a 10-minute lead | Football news
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…
FIFA World Cup: Of triangles, tactical nuances and La Roja’s path to the final | Football news
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…
‘Nothing personal’: Jude Bellingham reveals the truth behind Lionel Messi’s fire after England clash | Football news
Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham were seen in a heated exchange during Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win, with the England star later explaining the moment / Image: X Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was defined not only by Lionel MessiThe brilliant end of the tournament,…
Explanation: What is Argentina’s Falkland Islands “Las Malvinas” controversy? Why FIFA could act on the World Cup flag | Football news
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…
Tensions rise! Jude Bellingham slaps Argentina player on the head after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat – WATCH | Football news
Jude Bellingham (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: England star Jude Bellingham was involved in a heated clash with Argentina players after England’s 2-1 defeat in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday.A video that has gone viral on social media shows Bellingham first shaking hands with…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina’s Foreign Ministry issues statement after ‘Las Malvinas’ banner sparks controversy FIFA | Football news
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…
Watch: Messi’s reaction after Argentina players find England goalkeeper’s secret penalty notes | Football news
Argentina players inspected Pickford’s water bottle after their win in England, with Messi and his teammates reacting to the goalkeeper’s penalty notes / Image: X Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup produced another memorable moment after the final whistle, as Lionel Messi and several teammates were…
‘Leo is still dancing’: Harry Kane uses Messi example to reveal England’s World Cup future | Football news
England’s Harry Kane (9) applauds at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Harry Kane says it is too early to decide if 2026 FIFA World Cup it will be his last after England’s hopes of reaching the final were…
FIFA World Cup 2026 | “We are fair winners”: Lionel Scaloni after Argentina set up a title clash vs Spain | Football news
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…