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…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi gestures to fans at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi took sole control of the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after another decisive performance took Argentina to a second consecutive…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi he once again showed why football’s greatest moments continue to belong to him. The Argentina captain inspired the reigning champions to a dramatic…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Lautaro Martinez scored his team’s second goal during the World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina in Atlanta. (AP/PTI) Lightning has struck twice for England. As they dared to dream of a first World Cup final on foreign soil, a masterclass in the execution of the end of…
Egypt’s leader Hossam Hassan explains his viral ‘X’ gesture, denies allegations of racism and makes surprise statement about Lionel Messi’s emotional reaction / Image: AP Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has spoken out after his controversial ‘X’ gesture during his side’s dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup 16 defeat to Argentina sparked widespread debate. The moment, directed…
More than 10 million sign a petition to kick Argentina out of the FIFA World Cup More than ten million people have signed an online petition at argentinaout.org demanding that Argentina be kicked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accusing FIFA and match officials of favoring Lionel Messi and the defending champions. The petition,…
Spanish midfielder Rodri etched his name FIFA World Cup history with a record performance against France, helping La Roja secure a 2-0 win and a place in the 2026 World Cup finals. According to data platform OptaJoe, the midfield general completed an astonishing 655 passes during the tournament, setting a new record for most passes…
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi (Image Agency) “Y ya lo ve, y ya lo ve. El que no salta, Es un ingles!”“And now you see, and now you see, whoever doesn’t jump is English.”It is one of the most common songs among football fans and players of Argentina. Follow the team wherever it…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal; and England coach Thomas Tuchel. (AP Photos) England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted he understands why Argentina chose to wear their iconic dark blue shirt for Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, saying he would have made the same decision if superstition was behind it.The defending champions will…
Spain fans revive viral ‘Viking Row’ celebration in Norway (Image: X) Norway’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey ended with a quarter-final defeat in England, but the team’s iconic ‘Viking Row’ celebration continues to captivate football fans around the world.After Spain booked their place in the World Cup finals with a commanding 2-0 win over France,…
Matches from England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup matches over the years. (Reuters Photos) Despite coaches trying to play down the bitter rivalry between Argentina and England, Albiceleste players were filmed celebrating their quarter-final win over Switzerland with traditional anti-English chants, as well as new songs promising victory “for the Malvinas, for Diego, and for…
Lamine Yamal of Spain (AP Photo) Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal wasted no time looking ahead after leading La Roja to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, sending a confident message to their title rivals with a post on social media: “nuevayol vamos por ti” – translated as “New York, we’re coming for you.“Minutes after…
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French football team, grabbed the attention after the country’s unfortunate exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Spain. After losing the semifinals 2-0, fans expressed their frustration on social media. However, his professional life is complicated, the life of the 27-year-old athlete has received widespread attention.The Spanish actress…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi; and England’s Harry Kane during the FIFA World Cup 2026. (AP Photos) England FIFA World Cup The semi-final against Argentina has been designated the highest-risk match of the tournament, with the FBI, FIFA and local law enforcement deploying extraordinary security measures as one of soccer’s fiercest rivalries takes center stage in Atlanta.According…
Yamal extends perfect knockout record to 6-0 against Mbappe (Image: X) Lamine Yamal’s remarkable record against Kylian Mbappé in knockout matches continued at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals to book their place in the final. The win extended Yamal’s unbeaten streak against French superstar Kylian Mbappe in…
FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina semi-final clash in Atlanta on Thursday. (Photo AP/ANI) LONDON: The FBI has described England’s semi-final with Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday night as the highest-risk match because of the fierce and enduring rivalry between the two sides.Forty years ago, when Argentina beat England 2-1 in the quarter-finals of Mexico…
ICONS: Coach Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi during the 2010 World Cup. (Photo AFP) The greatest triumphs sometimes follow the greatest lows. Ten years ago, a 29-year-old Lionel Messi – with eight La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and five of his eight Ballon d’Or awards in his bag at the time while playing for…
The Yamal Handball Decision Explained / Image: X Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was shaped by a key first-half decision that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament. Lamine Yamal won a penalty to give Spain the lead, but replays sparked wide…
Eruptions in France (Image: X) France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semifinals at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. However, after the loss, riots are triggered as the videos are widely circulated on social media. Spain overcome France to book a…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) in after the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappé do not hide behind excuses. He looked at what happened in Arlington on Tuesday night and called it exactly what it was, a failure in every area of the game.France’s 2-0 defeat to Spain…
An assistant referee gives referee Ivan Barton of El Salvador the splash during a World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) In 2026 FIFA World Cup the semi-final between France and Spain produced several refereeing talking points before Spain secured a…
France coach Didier Deschamps gives an on-field interview at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Tuesday night as Spain secured a comprehensive 2-0 semi-final win, but…
Spain’s Fabian Ruiz, left, protests referee Ivan Barton of El Salvador during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup booked Luis de la Fuente’s side a…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal (19) reacts during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Spain’s march to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals produced another remarkable milestone for teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. La Roja’s 2-0 win over France in…
Members of Spain’s national team stand during a moment of silence before the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has more than secured a place in…
USMNT forward Folarin Balogun has admitted that Donald Trump’s intervention to overturn his World Cup red card suspension “caused a lot of controversy” and created visible nerves among his teammates. (AP Photo) Folarin Balogun has finally spoken. And his words are as honest as the controversy surrounding them has been strong.The United States striker admitted…
Spain’s players celebrate defeating France in a World Cup semifinal match Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo) A clinical and disciplined Spain advanced to their first FIFA World Cup finals in 16 years after edging out neighbors France 2-0 in a high-octane semi-final clash at the AT&T Stadium on Tuesday. A first-half penalty from Mikel…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes comments during the opening ceremony of the International Broadcasting Center, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Croatia’s controversial FIFA World Cup exit continues to cast a long shadow after the Croatian Football Federation said it has yet to receive a response from FIFA following an official request…
