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
WE CAN BE HEROES Every World Cup produces cult heroes, icons who make it possible for us to sit back and start misty-eyed recollections by saying: “Do you remember Roger Milla/Saeed Al-Owairan/Keisuke Honda/Paul the Octopus?” Well, the Geopolitics World Cup has not let us down! Here are 10 cult heroes who’ve emerged from this tournament. … Read more
Day 39 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the tournament to its final match: Spain against Argentina for the title. Lionel Messi, who may be playing his last World Cup, leads Argentina’s bid for a fourth straight major trophy and back to back World Cup titles, while Rodri and breakout teenager Lamine Yamal front a … 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
It’s time for another FourFourTwo World Cup quiz! We’ve gone through the archives for this one, wanting to test even the people with the most extensive ball knowledge. This century there has been seven World Cups, with eight quarter-finalists at each tournament. That means there’s been 48 teams in the quarter-finals since the year 2000, … Read more
On the eve of the World Cup final against Spain, Argentina captain Lionel Messi shared a message with his teammates, coaching staff, and supporters. On his official Instagram account, Messi reflected on his years with the national team and the bond formed within the squad leading up to Sunday’s championship match. “The most beautiful thing … Read more
Following the World Cup third-place match between England and France, Kylian Mbappé and England coach Thomas Tuchel shared a postgame hug – a heartwarming gesture after the Three Lions took home bronze after a 6-4 win. It was a reunion of sorts for the duo, as Tuchel managed Mbappé for two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain … Read more