Spain edge Argentina in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup and complete a historic double.
Atlanta displaces homeless population during World Cup preparations
Municipal workers cleared tents from Freedom Park without warning as part of a downtown “clean-up” campaign, leaving displaced residents with uncertain futures.
World Cup 2026: Spain face Argentina in final as England meet France in third-place playoff
Spain will contest the World Cup final against Argentina while England face France in the third-place match following the semi-finals. The fixtures complete the tournament lineup.
Rooney completes Hudson River forfeit after Norway World Cup prediction backfires
Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Joe Hart have completed a rowing forfeit on New York’s Hudson River after Rooney incorrectly predicted Norway would not reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Milan lead Serie A clubs in FIFA World Cup Club Benefits payout
Milan will receive almost €2m from FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme, making them Italy’s top earners and placing them inside the global top ten. English clubs collectively lead with circa €40m, while Manchester City top individual rankings with around €4m.
Smoke, Transport Costs and Presidential Visit Cloud World Cup Final Preparations in New York
Wildfire smoke, expensive transit and Donald Trump’s expected attendance are threatening to overshadow Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, despite organisers’ confidence conditions will improve.
Messi and Yamal: From 2007 charity photo to World Cup final
Seventeen years after Lionel Messi bathed four-month-old Lamine Yamal for a Barcelona charity calendar, the pair meet in the World Cup final. The remarkable circle closes in football’s biggest match.
Deschamps defends Rabiot substitution after France’s World Cup semi-final loss
France coach Didier Deschamps has defended his decision to substitute Adrien Rabiot at half-time during the World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, insisting the midfielder indicated he could not play freely while carrying a yellow card.
Éderson signs new Atalanta deal until 2031 after Manchester United transfer collapses
Brazilian midfielder Éderson has committed his future to Atalanta until 2031 after Manchester United withdrew their €45m offer citing medical concerns over his right knee.
Kolo Muani trains with PSG reserves as Juventus talks stall
Randal Kolo Muani has been relegated to Paris Saint-Germain’s reserve squad amid a valuation dispute with Juventus, who hope to re-sign the striker but cannot agree a fee with the French club.