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Sunday’s sport – what’s on and where can I watch it?

A busy day of sport sees the World Cup, Open Championship, the Belgian Grand Prix and English cricket all battling for attention.

The Independent UK

‘If he wants the Ballon d'Or, he needs to help his teammates’ France World Cup winner delivers damning Kylian Mbappe verdict

Franck Leboeuf praised the Real Madrid forward for an impressive World Cup as a whole, but believes that performances like the one against Spain could hinder his chances of ever winning football’s most prestigious individual prize

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"Life stopped in that moment – in a second, everything could have changed. France were inches from the World Cup" Javier Zanetti on Emi Martinez’s brilliant 2022 World Cup final save

One moment stood out three-and-a-half years ago for the Argentina legend

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Hart, Rooney and Richards on rowing the Hudson and if Tuchel should keep his job

Pundits set out on the New York river to fulfil forfeit after Wayne’s errant prediction about Norway at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Spain vs Argentina - stream World Cup Final 2026 from anywhere, including free options

The World Cup 2026 is ready to put on a show this summer — here's how to stream every game from anywhere in the world, including for free.

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

Evening Standard

Messi v Yamal shows why there will never be another World Cup final like this one

There may never be another final like this one, which is so much about two players forever linked

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Spain’s Mikel Merino: ‘The focus is on being a good human first, then a good footballer’

The Arsenal midfielder talks about how Luis de la Fuente has created a team built on respect and how they plan to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

The World Cup’s massive audience is creating a payday for cybercriminals

Fans looking to avoid paying for World Cup broadcasts are fueling a booming black market for stolen streaming accounts worth nearly $220 million, according to new research from HUMAN Security.

Fortune

Symbolic UN XI shows Scottish football needs to address its migrant problem

Symbolic United Nations XI shows Scottish football needs to address its migrant problem

The National (Scotland)

International visitors came to the United States for soccer. Some saw beyond the cliches, too

International World Cup fans discovered American hospitality and warmth during their recent visits. Many found locals welcoming and eager to share their culture and homes. This experience contrasted with media depictions of a politically fractured and unwelcoming nation. Tourists encountered friendly interactions and helpful advice from everyday Americans. Their firsthand…

The Economic Times

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect FIFA World Cup final

Canadian wildfire smoke creates hazy conditions for the World Cup final. Mikel Merino and Spain aim to ignore external factors affecting the game. Experts express concern over outdoor practice sessions held in hazardous air. Rain is expected Saturday, followed by potential further smoke infiltration. Forecasts remain uncertain regarding Sunday's air…

The Economic Times

Many World Cup fans agree on one thing after visiting the US

The international visitors absorbed more than just local cuisine and vast landscapes

The Independent UK

Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup showdown

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada.

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Trump says he gets to host World Cup and Olympics due to ‘rigged election’

Trump made comments at a reception for the international football governing body Fifa in New York

Evening Standard

Trump says ‘rigged election’ means he gets to host World Cup and Olympics

The president’s comments come after he renewed claims the 2020 race was stolen from him, despite evidence to the contrary

Sports Illustrated

William Saliba Injury: Three Ways Arsenal Could Cope With ‘Long Term Layoff’

Saliba has been plagued by the same injury for months and reportedly described his back as “dead” during the World Cup semifinal.

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney names only alternative to Thomas Tuchel as England manager

Tuchel has been criticised for his tactics in the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at UN, proclaims the World Cup a success

FIFA President Gianni Infantino deemed the World Cup a success on Friday, saying the tournament achieved its mission of uniting people from all corners of the globe

The Guardian - UK

Smoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale

Wildfires, transport cancellations and the appearance of Donald Trump could overshadow the World Cup final for a city that has embraced the tournament

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

In the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade, according to the Brewers Association, a trade group for craft brewers. Canada has seen a similar decline, according to the national statistics agency. The Brewers of Europe trade association says the story is the same in the European Union.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

France and England will play in the World Cup third-place match after semi-final losses. Both teams are disappointed after their respective defeats in the tournament's final stages. This match offers a chance for Kylian Mbappe to lead the scoring charts. Harry Kane's final World Cup appearance might also be marked…

Fortune

World Cup final is already the biggest ever prediction market as Kalshi bets top $1.27 billion—with Spain favored to beat Argentina

Overall prediction market bets tied to the World Cup on Kalshi and Polymarket have collectively exceeded $29 billion in total trading volume.

Sports Illustrated

Why France and England Are Playing in a World Cup Bronze Final

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he’d rather not play in the World Cup oddity.

The Independent UK

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday

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