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 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
Key events Righto, that’s it from me for now. Here’s Will Unwin, who’ll croon you through the next bit. Share It’s amazing, really, the environment Scaloni has cultivated for his squad. Their sense of mission is palpable, the sense of destiny mystical, and their unity in that supernatural. How well that works against Spain’s composure … Read more
When asked if Spain would win the World Cup, Lamine Yamal simply smiled and said “yes”. His words to American broadcaster CBS in the build-up would have come as a surprise to no-one who has seen the confident teenager become one of the best players on the planet. For many though, for his prediction to … Read more
The New York New Jersey Stadium is set to host the World Cup Final on Sunday with fans of Spain and Argentina hopeful of seeing their country lift the famous trophy. Spain are vying for a second World Cup title, whilst Argentina are bidding to go level with Germany and Italy on four apiece. Plenty … Read more
In the 37 minutes between England going ahead against Argentina and falling behind, they had 12% possession. It’s fair to assume that in the World Cup final Spain will provide a rather different challenge. They do not suffer the Mafeking tendency of the English, seeking to re-enact some famous siege every time they take the … Read more
Key events I’ve just got a fairly respectable 10/15 in our challenging World Cup final quiz. Have a go … Share I’m very much looking forward to seeing Cherki play. It’s hard to argue that he’s been hard done by when France have so many incredible attackers but a man of his exceptional quality ought … Read more
NEW YORK — Will Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final mark the coronation of Lionel Messi-era Argentina as the best national team of all time? Or will Spain’s next-greatest generation take a huge step toward claiming that title for itself? It’s a dream finale between two iconic soccer powers. With Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni leading … Read more
The final moment has arrived, and Spain want our second star. To win this World Cup, we don’t need to do anything spectacular – we just need to keep calm and carry on playing the same way. I am back in Madrid now after working on the tournament for the BBC and I would say … Read more
Lamine Yamal missed Spain’s first training session in New Jersey, where the World Cup finalists are preparing at the facilities of the New York Red Bulls. Spain travelled to New Jersey the day after they beat France in Tuesday’s semi-final and trained on Thursday without Barcelona winger Yamal and Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro. According … Read more