World Cup final ref: Who is the Spain vs Argentina official?

FIFA has confirmed that Slavko Vincic will referee the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Vincic will lead a Slovenian team at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic serving as his assistants. The 46-year-old is refereeing at his second World Cup and the final … Read more

World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live | World Cup 2026

Key events double quotation markWhen I became a teenager, foosball made way for girlfriends, wine, cigarettes and a job in a casino. Then I met a British woman and we got married. In 1986, with the war ongoing, we left Lebanon to set up home in Manchester. We had a son, a daughter and a … Read more

England missing final piece of jigsaw – Harry Kane

It is not the first time England have been accused of becoming too defensive in key games. It was a similar situation under former manager Gareth Southgate when they went 1-0 in front against Italy in the Euro 2021 final before conceding an equaliser and losing on penalties. Under Southgate, England also lost a World … Read more

Argentine President Javier Milei won’t attend World Cup final vs. Spain, citing superstition

Argentine President Javier Miley said on Thursday that he would not attend the World Cup final due to superstition, instead choosing to watch Sunday’s match between Spain and Argentina from home – where he has watched the defending champions’ previous seven matches, all victories, in the tournament. Miley added that in a bid to help … Read more

Quiz! Every nation to fail to make it out of a World Cup group stage

Time to get quizzing. One of the joys of the World Cup is seeing a debutant upset the odds. At World Cup 2026, it was all about Cape Verde and their 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, as they battled their way to the last 32 and took reigning champions Argentina to extra-time. However, some teams don’t quite … Read more

Decades-old weeping willow collapses in Boston Public Garden

Local news The tree is estimated to be 68 years old. A photo taken by a passerby at the moment a large willow tree fell in the public park. A giant willow tree that had overlooked the lake in Boston Public Park for more than 60 years collapsed Wednesday. The tree, estimated to be 68 … Read more

Three pressing questions facing Yankees ahead of second half

The Post’s Greg Joyce explains three questions the Yankees will need to answer as the season resumes after the All-Star break: When will Harun al-Qadi return? Since the day they revealed that Aaron Judge had been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right first rib, the Yankees have said the back-to-back AL MVP is … Read more

Another Argentina Comeback, Another World Cup Title Berth For ‘X-Factor’ Messi

The 2026 World Cup final is set as Argentina looks to defend its title against Spain. But after four wild comebacks, what was it about Argentina’s seminal performance that sealed its championship spot? Their X-factor, Lionel Messi.  Although Messi has not scored since Argentina’s round-of-16 win over Egypt, he’s still managed to set up some … Read more

New speed boards installed across Mass. to curb speeding cyclists, drivers

communications So far, speed signs have had what officials describe as the desired effect of slowing traffic on specific lanes, DCR says. The speed sign is pictured in 2018 on L Street in South Boston. David L. Ryan/Global Staff New speed signs installed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation across the state — including … Read more