Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino were booed as they took to the field for the presentation ceremony before the US president attempted to gatecrash Spain’s victory party. Trump arrived at the stadium on Marine One, with the president’s helicopter first flying over the stadium about 45 minutes before kick-off. He sat in a glassed-in section … Read more
This was more than a victory for Luis de la Fuente and his wonderful players like Lamine Yamal, the outstanding sub Nico Williams, and Ferran Torres, who struck a fractious final’s decisive blow. This was a victory for football. This was a victory for those who believe the game should be about expression, not aggression. … Read more
Starting XI Unai Simon: Came charging outside his box in the opening minutes which almost led to disaster before recovering to help Spain add the World Cup to their European triumph of two-years ago. 7 Marc Cucurella: Drove forward on numerous occasions and went close with a rare first-half attempt which whistled just wide. 7 … Read more
The referees have been active at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It took only 27 games across seven days for officials to allocate more red cards than they did during each of the entire 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. The record for red cards in a single World Cup stands at 28 in 2006. … Read more
Argentina vs Spain has provided fans across the globe with a first half of World Cup Final football packed with technical quality, but Ian Wright has been less than impressed with the referee, and the Argentina team’s ability to somehow escape punishment. The game began, before a ball was even in play, with an extravagant, … Read more
Key events 36 min It’s a pretty bitty game. I was going to say that suits Argentina more than Spain, but after Wednesday I’m not so sure. Share 35 min “I think you’re being a bit modest after tipping Spain to win it all along,” says Andrew Goudie. “Did you ever have any doubts?” Do … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States is the first-ever edition of the tournament to be co-hosted by three nations — the next World Cup will be just as expansive. It will be the first edition to play on three different continents, with games set to be played in six … Read more
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. It’ll also lead to a significant payday. The World Cup winner earns $51 million. The second prize is $34 million. … Read more
The World Cup Final is here and, sadly, one of the most interesting battles from an English perspective is which broadcaster wins your attention. That’s because both the BBC and ITV are showing the competition’s finale, to be contested between Spain and Argentina. But who’s running the latter’s coverage? Lionel Messi is in search of … Read more
Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment. Lammens had been back-up to Thibaut Courtois throughout the tournament until the veteran Belgium goalkeeper was injured 19 minutes from the end of the quarter-final against Spain. The 24-year-old had barely touched the ball before … Read more