The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may not have been a classic, but Spain were very worthy winners on the day and the most consistent performers throughout the competition. Once Donald Trump had been ushered from the winners’ podium, the Spanish team wildly celebrated its second-ever World Cup victory. You can celebrate … Read more
The football world has been reacting to the sad news of the death of Kevin Keegan at the age of 75 this afternoon. The ex-Newcastle, Liverpool and England man touched the hearts of all of the clubs he represented, both as a player and manager, leading to an outpouring of emotion from former teams, colleagues … Read more
The 2026 World Cup was the first to contain 48 teams, with Canada, Mexico and the United States of America pitching in to share hosting duties. The next tournament, in 2030, will also be held across multiple countries, with Spain, Portugal and Morocco the main hosts, although the tournament will also have three matches held … Read more
Spain’s victory over Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final attracted a peak audience of 15.8 million on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The BBC enjoyed a 64% share of all TV viewing for the match, with an average of 13.9m watching as Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike sealed Spain’s second World Cup triumph. The final was … Read more
Key events I appreciate the World Cup can be vaguely interesting if you’re into that sort of thing. Personally, West Brom v Bromley playing a friendly in Portugal is what I am all about. The Baggies won 4-1. Matt Ingram of West Bromwich Albion during the pre-season friendly at the Travessa da Nora Stadium Ferrieras, … Read more
There will be many stories written about Spain’s defense following its 2026 FIFA World Cup title, and for good reason. With all the evidence now before us, we can safely say it was the greatest defensive performance in the history of the world’s most prestigious tournament. Many people will focus on how Spain was able … Read more
We no doubt all feel a little bit like losers after England crashed out of the World Cup against Argentina, but it could certainly be worse than getting to a semi-final. None are likely to go home completely happy, but there have been plenty of positive stories from Thomas Tuchel’s camp. Here’s how we see … Read more
The greatest of all time. Lionel Messi came up one win short of another World Cup title, bringing an unforgettable tournament run to a heartbreaking finish. After Argentina fell to Spain in extra-time of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Messi once again left his mark on the sport’s biggest stage. Across six World Cup … Read more
For years, Argentina’s future was built around one name: Lionel Messi. But after Sunday’s World Cup defeat to Spain, the question facing La Albiceleste is no longer about extending Messi’s legacy, but who will be tasked with creating the next one. Adding to the uncertainty, Argentina could also be facing a coaching change, with Lionel … Read more
National news As the first matches prepared to begin, the administration continued to find itself under global scrutiny for its visa decisions, such as denying entry to a referee from Somalia who had been decorated for his management. President Donald Trump listens as FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a reception at Trump Tower in … Read more