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The Argentina formula that can defy logic to beat Spain in World Cup final

WORLD CUP FINAL: Lionel Messi and Argentina are on the brink of back-to-back titles, while Spain can upgrade from European champions to add a second star in what, Miguel Delaney argues, is a match and a day like nothing else in sport

The Independent UK

France v England: World Cup third-place playoff – live

The Three Lions go into battle against France for third place at the World Cup at Miami Stadium. Join John Brewin

The Guardian - UK

How Close Lionel Messi Came to Playing for Spain Instead of Argentina

Arguably the greatest soccer player ever could have had a very different story.

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World Cup 2026 final Argentina vs Spain ticket released last-minute by FIFA on Saturday. Here's how much you will have to spend to witness Lionel Messi-Lamine Yamal

Lionel Messi's Argentina are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are trying to win a second title after their maiden victory in 2010.

The Economic Times

Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final

Spain’s coach said his players ‘we will pay close attention to him’ but would not man-mark Argentina’s Lionel Messi in Sunday’s World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show: Who is performing, how long will it last, and how much will Shakira and others be paid?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will feature a historic halftime show with global music icons. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song, celebrating unity. The extensive lineup includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, and BTS, among others. Performers are not receiving a fixed fee but gain massive…

The Economic Times

‘Where did they go?’: homeless people feel force of America’s brutality in World Cup clean-up

Fifa says football brings the world together but the unhoused in Atlanta feel targeted and completely excluded from the tournament

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Fierce loyalty, broken leagues: The two faces of our game | Let’s Talk About Indian Football

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up, this episode turns the lens on the domestic game – and finds it in crisis. In the latest episode of Let’s Talk About Indian Football, Abhinandan Sekhri speaks to Johnson K, founder of Sportfolio Productions and creator of an independently produced documentary…

Newslaundry

FIFA keeps failing women

The organization has allowed several players accused of sexual violence to compete in the World Cup

Salon

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's jet logged enough miles to circle the equator — twice

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has traveled extensively across three host nations. He has flown approximately 57,700 miles on a luxury jet for the tournament. Infantino attended multiple games on the same day in different cities and countries. His extensive travel is notable given the tournament's unprecedented scope and size. This…

The Economic Times

‘Here in America’—White House Weighs in on Argentina’s Falkland Islands Banner

It is one of the enduring images of the 2026 World Cup and has nothing to do with sport.

Sports Illustrated

France v England in the third-place playoff: the game nobody wants to play

In today’s Football Daily: It’s the TPPO!

The Guardian - UK

When is World Cup 2026 closing ceremony? Start time and who is performing at tournament finale

A star-studded show has been organised to celebrate this summer’s historic tournament

Evening Standard

Lib Dem leader hits out at ‘corrupt beyond repair’ Fifa

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Canadian Prime Minister Carney, Mexican President Scheinbaum to Join Trump at World Cup Final

The three leaders of the co-hosting nations were previously together at the 2026 World Cup draw in December in Washington, D.C.

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal

The human rights body FairSquare had sent a complaint to the IOC, after Donald Trump spoke to the Fifa president before Bologun’s ban was lifted

The Guardian - UK

White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final

White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers, saying US believes in free speech

Evening Standard

White House backs Argentina in Falklands banner row at World Cup

Several Argentina players waved a banner which read ‘The Malvinas are Argentine’ after their victory over England in the World Cup semi-final

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The Independent UK

Trump cracks joke about Infantino’s bizarre claim Fifa is world’s ‘official happiness provider’

Gianni Infantino's claim that Fifa is the "official happiness provider to humanity" prompted Donald Trump to crack a joke as the pair spoke at a Trump Tower reception on Friday (17 July) ahead of the World Cup final.

The Times of India

'Everyone I root for has lost': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on FIFA World Cup final favourite

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to back either Spain or Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, joking that every team he has supported during the tournament has ended up losing.

The Independent UK

Lib Dem leader claims FA and Uefa should quit ‘corrupt beyond repair’ Fifa amid World Cup controversies

High ticket prices and reversal of a US player’s suspension among controversies, Sir Ed Davey says

Evening Standard

Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to quit Fifa over World Cup controversies

The party criticised high ticket prices for fans and the decision to overturn a US player’s suspension after lobbying from President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - US

America’s World Cup report card: some As for atmosphere, but F for affordability

How did the United States do in its second swing at hosting the men’s showpiece event? The stadiums were mostly received well. The accessibility, less so

The Independent UK

White House defends Argentina’s World Cup Falklands banner

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The Independent UK

White House defends Argentina’s controversial Falklands banner at World Cup

Downing Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate the incident

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