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Trump celebrates World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy at final

For the White House, Sunday’s match is the culmination of well over a year of navigating a litany of logistical challenges alongside co-hosts Canada and Mexico for what would be the biggest World Cup in history

The Independent UK

World Cup's New Playbook: Prediction Markets Grab Spotlight, Sports Gambling Trails

Kalshi and Polymarket made an all out effort to boost their prospects through aggressive marketing campaigns in sync with the round-the-clock coverage across the globe the tournament generated.

International Business Times

Former Liverpool striker makes Spain vs Argentina World Cup final prediction

Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final

Evening Standard

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The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history

The Independent UK

Ranch dressing is quietly doing America's diplomacy for it

Tourists came for soccer and left obsessed with condiments. Turns out that's more persuasive than any treaty.

Fortune

Looking back at the World Cup: Fans drank Boston dry, got permanent tattoos, sold out famous BBQ joints, and drove up small business revenue

From permanent tattoos and drinking Boston dry, to a bar doing nearly 300% of weekly business in one night, the World Cup is helping small businesses.

Fortune

The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine

The final stages of the World Cup, with Les Bleus’ elimination and England finishing third; extreme heat and wildfires around the world; and the Tour de France brought to a standstill by the heatwave in France. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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How to watch World Cup final online from anywhere: live stream Spain vs Argentina for free

All the ways to watch the World Cup final 2026, including free live streams as Spain take on Argentina.

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Midnite betting offer: Get £30 in free bets when you bet on the World Cup final

Midnite are running a welcome offer worth £30 in free bets for new customers ahead of the World Cup final

The Independent UK

Who won the last FIFA World Cup? Complete story of the 2022 final and Messi's crowning glory

Last FIFA World Cup trophy: As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final begins, fans are revisiting the unforgettable 2022 title clash between Argentina and France. Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout, while Kylian Mbappe's historic hat-trick helped produce one of the…

The Economic Times

What England’s World Cup run really did for Britain’s pubs, shops and restaurants

IN FOCUS: England may have fallen short of the World Cup final, but Britain’s boozers, supermarkets and takeaways scored more than a few goals. The receipts reveal how five weeks of football changed the way the country ate, drank and spent, writes Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK

Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final

EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.

Bangkok Post

‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third

Thomas Tuchel said England’s players could be proud of their efforts after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France sealed a first third-place World Cup finish

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: France's Mbappé becomes all-time tournament goalscorer

Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup by becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer with 22 goals after his brace in France's third-place playoff against England. The French superstar surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals, cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest tournament performers.

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Fifa toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States - It was supposed to be the World Cup weighed down by problems: sky-high prices, geopolitical tension, the shadow of conflict and the threat of brutal summer heat across the three host nations.

Evening Standard

England: Thomas Tuchel explains reduced Bukayo Saka role after World Cup hat-trick

Arsenal star was expected to play a starring role at the World Cup - but struggled for starts

France 24

World Cup 2026: France escape humiliation but fall to England in Deschamps' final match

England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dramatic 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Jude Bellingham's brilliant late strike sealing the win. The Three Lions' attacking prowess proved decisive as they withstood a remarkable French second-half fightback before reasserting their dominance in stoppage time.

Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Argentina: Complete Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Clash

Spain and Argentina enter the World Cup final having last clashed all the way back in 2018.

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The Independent UK

Argentina pay tribute to 1986 World Cup winners with special kit for England clash

Argentina’s rugby team gave a nod to their footballing counterparts ahead of the World Cup final

France 24

France-England: Bellingham ends Les Bleus' comeback in Deschamps' farewell

England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dominant 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Bukayo Saka's hat trick proving decisive. The Three Lions' attacking prowess overwhelmed Didier Deschamps' rotated France side in his final match as manager after 14 years in charge. Relive the match with…

The Independent UK

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say

Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area

The Independent UK

The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

Lionel Messi rarely loses

The Guardian - UK

‘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

The Guardian - US

‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

A history of racism and ongoing footballing rivalries have made the choice of which team to get behind in Sunday’s final a charged topic

Salon

FIFA keeps failing women

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

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