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Paredes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle
Moments after the 2026 World Cup final concluded, the former Sweden international gave a shock on-air speech that seemed to call an end to his time with...
With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday, put your knowledge of the previous winners to the test.
Lamine Yamal isn't the only member of his family captivating audiences around the world. Younger brother Keyne, 3, once again stole the show on Sunday.
DANIEL MATTEWS AT METLIFE STADIUM: At nearly 7pm local time, at long last - Spain captain Rodri thrust the World Cup trophy toward the setting sun. Nearly...
Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): Lionel Messi was denied on surely his final World Cup appearance, with the aftermath further souring the occasion...
Trump handed out various awards to match officials and players, before officially welcoming Spain's players up to the stage to lift the World Cup trophy...
Argentina wrote their names into the history books for all the wrong reasons by setting an unwanted tournament record following their dismal 1-0 defeat to...
The cringeworthy moment occurred during Sunday's showdown between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium - and was quickly picked up on by viewers...
The Argentina captain - who spent most of his career playing in Barcelona - was ineffectual in the New Jersey showdown as his team failed to find the net...
The pitch in New Jersey has come in for criticism throughout this summer's tournament, and once again appeared dry and patchy as Spain took on Argentina...
With the poised at 0-0 in the first half of extra-time, the Spanish winger thought he'd won it when he slotted a side-footed effort under Emi Martinez.
A slew of stars gathered at Met Life stadium in New Jersey for the highly-anticipated World Cup final, and many of them completely missed the mark with...
The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance by...
Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A team with the greatest footballer ever should not be this dull, this focused on delaying and disrupting, writes...
Argentina centre-back Romero was being presented with his runners-up medal after defeat to Spain but did not shake hands with President Trump
Daily Mail Sport's Craig Hope delivers his verdict from the MetLife Stadium.
Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A dominant performance was capped off by a Ferran Torres winner in extra time to secure a second World cup triumph...
After the whistle, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off for putting his hand on Eric Garcia and pushing Gavi to the ground. Argentina's...
Rodri won the Golden Ball and Pau Cubarsi was crowned young player of the tournament after La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in a tense final
Spain dominated the final but required extra time to find a winner, while Argentina waited until the 121st minute to create a big chance
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.
Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism...
Fernandez’s second yellow card offence was criticised by Alan Shearer and called ‘stupid’ after Argentina were left down to 10 men
The Argentina captain appeared to protest to referee Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic after an interaction with the Spain defender in the final
The US President was greeted with whistles and jeers in New York after walking out to present Spain and Argentina with medals
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of Spain's dominant World Cup final triumph over Lionel Messi's Argentina, as La Roja claimed the crown for the...
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain started six minutes late
A tense encounter in New Jersey went to extra time when Barcelona forward Ferran Torres fired in the winner to deliver Spain’s second World Cup
Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): Ferran Torres finally buried the 10 men of Argentina in extra-time after a turgid display from Lionel Messi and...
A hospitality provider has come under fire for the offering it has provided for supporters at the World Cup final.
The Chelsea midfielder was given a second yellow card for a late challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi and dismissed with minutes to go.
World Cup fans branded FIFA's controversial first-ever World Cup halftime show starring Madonna and Justin Bieber a 'disaster' on Sunday - as the...
The streets of Madrid were already packed as clocks approached midnight in Spain's capital, but it wasn't until Ferran Torres' winning goal in the 106th...
US president watches Spain v Argentina matchMatch report: Spain beat Argentina in extra-timeDonald Trump and Gianni Infantino were booed as they took to...
After all the drama of the two semi-finals, the showpiece game of the 2026 World Cup couldn't live up to the hype but at least it had the right winner.
OLIVER HOLT AT THE NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM: The voice of Frank Sinatra rang around the MetLife Stadium before the World Cup final.
Game’s greatest player will not see his legacy sullied by defeat to Spain but his team’s display destroyed the gamePlaying on the grandest stage in...
The European champions conceded just one goal in the tournament and Spain’s success is a victory for a systemRelease the pressure, let it out. All of it...
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while...
After six weeks of football, Spain overpowered Argentina to win their second title in the 104th and final game of the 2026 World Cup Continue reading...
NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in one of the most one-sided World Cup finals in history. From Ferran Torres' heroics to Lionel Messi's last dance, here are the...
Argentina tried to kill the spectacle and make it a physical battle but Spain refused to take the bait and kept passingA worrying thought as a tepid first...
Rodri has denied Lionel Messi a second successive Golden Ball after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup Final
Rodri looks back to his imperious best in Spain’s midfield while Enzo Fernández has a day to forget for ArgentinaUnai Simón Was alert to clear danger...
Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.
The highly anticipated World Cup final took place on Sunday, and many of Hollywood's biggest names were spotted at the sporting event wearing dazzling...
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, finishing two clear of Lionel Messi.
Leandro Paredes was sent off after throttling Eric Garcia upon the full-time whistle of the 2026 World Cup Final
The First Lady, 56, kept it casual at the sporting event, donning a pair of loose white trousers and a matching white top. She completed the look with a...
It was the triumph of an idea, an identity. Of an unshakable and patient faith. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the one...
Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.
It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacleLike hydration...
Spain won their second World Cup title after Ferran Torres' 106th-minute smashed finish earned a 1-0 win against defending champions Argentina in the 2026...
World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic suffered an embarrassing moment with the eyes of the world on him during Sunday's World Cup final in East...
The France forward has edged out the Argentina captain in the most exciting race for the Golden Boot in living memory
Madonna and a low-energy Justin Bieber headlined the show at the halftime interval as soccer's showpiece game was given the Super Bowl treatment in New...
From Jay-Z and Beyonce to Timothee Chalamet and David and Victoria Beckham
President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron, was spotted alongside his parents at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just before halftime...
The singer - who is an EGOT having scooped an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award in her remarkable career - took to the stage ahead of the action between...
The top stories and high-profile move rumours from Monday's newspapers...
Indy Sport’s writers voted on a collective XI after the biggest World Cup of all time in North America
Hundreds of newborns have been named for rising stars such as Norway's Erling Haaland
Enzo Fernandez has been sent off after committing one of the World Cup's all-time horror tackles vs Spain
Wayne Rooney said it best on the . He described it as 'crap', explaining: 'I thought the best part was when it finished.' In that moment, Rooney became a...
The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo
President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, joined the crowd of about 80,000 spectators on Sunday afternoon to the 2026 World Cup final between Spain...
Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal talks over Maxence Lacroix, plus more.
The legendary Brazilian duo, World Cup winners in 2002, joined the pop icon to kick off the controversial half-time show in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium
The first World Cup half-time show led to a delay of almost half an hour
The ‘bobbly, dry pitch’ did not help a slow start to the World Cup final at the New Jersey New York Stadium
President Donald Trump was spotted attending the World Cup Final Match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on...
Argentina are always the beneficiaries of lenient refereeing, according to Ian Wright, speaking during the World Cup Final
Popular streamer IShowSpeed kickstarted the World Cup final blockbuster with a surprise appearance in the FIFA closing ceremony following a morning of...
The pre-match festivities commenced nearly an hour earlier with a vibrant display of gold tracksuit-clad drummers performing at the pitch's centre
Desperate Argentina fans have shown they are prepared to risk their lives to make it today's World Cup final as the travel hellscape afflicting the match...
Swansea City hope to tie up a deal for Motherwell's Elijah Just after he impressed for New Zealand at the World Cup.
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The president said, ‘It’s hard to against’ the star he’s backing in Sunday’s big game
Argentina turned a 1-0 deficit in Atlanta on Wednesday into a 2-1 victory courtesy of two late goals
The star-studded line-ups aim to bring enthusiasm, insight and analysis across a packed summer of football
Vincic will make history when he takes charge of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
The hosting rights for the next two men’s World Cups have already been decided but Trump said he would pitch his ‘great idea’ to Fifa president...
The Daily Mail witnessed tensions simmering between fans, media and security staff, with officials on the ground telling anyone who complained: 'Take it...
The Swedish giant, who stretches to 6ft5in and gave defenders nightmares throughout his career, looked petrified as he boarded a copter to the World Cup...
Thomas Tuchel 's squad still appeared in a state of shock as they left Miami following Saturday's absurd 6-4 victory over France, which clinched third...
German created ‘best England group for togetherness’Captain underlines importance of Nations League gamesHarry Kane has backed Thomas Tuchel to learn...
For the first time, FIFA has controversially decided to add a halftime show to the biggest game in global soccer. Messi will be forced to share the...
Bernardo Cueva, who has served as Chelsea 's set-piece specialist for the last two seasons, is changing roles to one more behind the scenes and away from...
Supporters faced long queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.
Argentina vs Spain isn't necessarily the final we all predicted, but it might be the best we could have asked for
The former Arsenal shot-stopper has been an ever-present for the defending champions, who will claim their second World Cup trophy in as many tournaments...
Steele, 35, has never been capped by the senior team but has been in and around camps with Tuchel as a bridge between management and the players...
The likes of Madonna and Shakira will bring some extra star power to the soccer extravaganza. And joining the cast of A-list performers will be the...
The champions of Europe meet the champions of South America in New York/New Jersey
Conspiracy theories, viral memes and furious allegations of favoritism have completely engulfed the build-up to the tournament's showpiece event in New...
The World Cup Final is the one it's all been boiling down to, and here's who'll be talking you through it on the .
The European rights body has declared ‘Political influence has moved onto the field’
England arrived back home from the World Cup on Sunday afternoon, after they finished their seven-week journey on a high in Miami.
Everything you need to know about all the key injuries heading into the 2026 World Cup final
Things change. 'There used to be two bings behind that enclosure,' says Russell McKay.
Lammens cost Belgium late on in their World Cup quarter-final against Spain shortly after replacing the injured Thibaut Courtois
Tuchel's side finished their tournament in style on Saturday night as they beat France 6-4 in the bronze medal match, with Saka netting a hat-trick for...
OLIVER HOLT IN NEW YORK CITY: In a way, we are all Messi's sons, those of us who love football, even those of us who are 20 years older than him.
The France World Cup winner now has a senior role at FIFA
Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.
England bounced back from their semi-final collapse against Argentina to beat France in a wild third-place play-off
Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has criticised the format of the Premier Sports Cup, but can the competition help clubs build early momentum?
New York has been hit by heavy floods ahead of the World Cup final, leaving hundreds of fans at risk of missing the showdown, as the United States battles...
England and France's footballers put rivalry aside after their 10-goal thriller in Miami on Saturday night to share a poignant moment of unity on the...
The vice-president of US Soccer has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the day of the World Cup final in...
Lionel Messi has described the viral photos of him with baby Lamine Yamal as "just crazy", as destiny brings the pair together for the World Cup 2026...
England overcame France 6-4 in the bronze final, before players from both teams shared a moment together
A ‘what could have been’ tournament brought England semi-final heartbreak versus Argentina, then a thrilling win over France for bronze medals
The two England strikers formed a promising striking partnership at Filbert Street
On Sunday, the 39-year-old will lead Argentina out at MetLife Stadium, where they is set to battle against Spain in a mouthwatering clash between the...
The 2018 champions unravelled in spectacular fashion in the Sunshine State, shipping four first-half goals to the Three Lions in a shocking performance.
Yamal being a huge Messi fan won't make the slightest difference in Sunday's World Cup final, given the quality of Spain's performance in their semi-final...
After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournamentJordan Pickford Could he have done better...
In the aftermath of ending a 30-year wait for silverware and qualifying for the Champions League once again, Aston Villa have been rocked by player exits...
The former South Africa international became a club legend at Elland Road
Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.
Haze from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the New York region in the lead-up to Sunday’s World Cup final
CRAIG HOPE: For Tuchel, this absurdly bi-polar victory will be vindication, silencing the boos that came before kick-off and the chorus of criticism that...
The United States president will be on hand at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to hand the Jules Rimet trophy to the winners on Sunday, with Spain...
We've gone through the archives for you to test your World Cup ball knowledge
Mainoo missed England’s 6-4 win over France in the bronze final due to an injury, though he hadn’t featured in any other games this summer
They walked in as if they were leaving. And leaving heavily overpowered. England did not wear the look of men who wanted to be here, Tuchel saying as much...
England fans were left with mixed emotions this weekend after Thomas Tuchel's side thrashed France in the World Cup third-place play-off after going out...
Fifa president Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup
The former West Ham man always had a host of brilliant celebrations in his locker
Holders Argentina defend their World Cup crown against Spain in a blockbuster final
Hearts forward insists he is happy at club, teenager announces Celtic exit and Rangers manager issues challenge to duo.
It was revealed Mabbutt would remain in South Africa until at least July 24 as he is not allowed to fly home as a result of the problem, which occurred on...
Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many yearsWe talk about...
There may never be another final like this one, which is so much about two players forever linked
As Argentina’s golden generation comes to an end on the biggest stage of all in New York, Spain’s own golden era may use this game to write themselves...
The forward, who is bidding to win his second title in a row for his country, is in a race for the Golden Boot with France star Mbappe, but now up against...
Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 39 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in...
The Aston Villa goalkeeper has overcome a painful injury to reestablish himself as a stalwart for Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina and, as Richard Jolly...
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
'This is the final insult,' one politician said before New Jersey hosts Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the 80,000-seater stadium...
As La Albiceleste prepare to face Spain at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in Sunday's showpiece event, thousands of fans swarmed upon the Big Apple -...
Ivan Torres, a spokesperson for the country's national registry, explained that 'different football stars serve as inspiration for Peruvians to register...
CRAIG HOPE IN MIAMI: Tuchel was blamed by supporters, former players and media for his tactical changes during the 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina on...
Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after they secure a third-placed finish at the World Cup.
Whether we think Rogers is worth £117million, it is some statement by Chelsea. A positively cold one, and not only because Rogers shares the same...
KIERAN GILL: For fans of Chelsea, the identity of the Argentinian scorer who equalised against England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final came as no...
Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.
This was Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as England took on France in the World Cup third-place play-off at the Hard Rock Stadium...
As fans and A-listers alike flock to New Jersey for the FIFA showpiece on Sunday, prices have continued to rise ahead of what will be Lionel Messi's last...
England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being...
FROM MIAMI: England and France played out a 10-goal thriller in the most redundant of circumstances - and yet it was a classic
England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.
The dreaded third-place play-off couldn’t get any worse, until it started going well
Bukayo Saka revealed he "wanted to play more" at the World Cup after scoring a hat-trick to earn England a bronze medal against France - after Thomas...
Thomas Tuchel’s future has been the topic of much debate following England’s World Cup 2026 exit to Argentina
Where to start with this rollercoaster of a match? Thomas Tuchel had promised a reaction but he could not have imagined the manner of the response from...
England assistant coach Anthony Barry appeared on the brink of tears as he spoke at half-time about his pride for his Three Lions players after they hit...
Hospitality and secondary ticket market help fuel riseGianni Infantino will feel this shores up his positionFifa will announce record $15bn (£11.2bn)...
Rogers has been one of Arsenal's top targets throughout the summer but until now the Gunners have not met Villa's valuation of their star attacker.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Oliver Glasner has been at Nottingham Forest for only three days but already his in-tray is filling up.
England's World Cup campaign is officially over and while history has been made - it's not quite the history the Three Lions wanted.
Ten-man Kilmarnock need a stoppage-time goal to defeat Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, while St Johnstone and holders St Mirren are also...
Donald Trump has taken aim at critics of Gianni Infantino after FIFA sparked outrage at the World Cup by suspending the ban of USA striker Balogun...
Infantino and Trump came together for an event at Trump Tower in New York City just days out from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
Argentina fans have been put on red alert after Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic was appointed to officiate Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and...
Martin O'Neill insists Celtic are "making some progress" in introducing more new faces to his squad as he opens up on the failure to re-sign Kelechi...
New York City residents were issued with an 'imminent threat' alert directly to their mobile and cellular devices on Saturday, July 18
Brazilian makes first appearance after joining from ChelseaCarrick rings changes at half-time as United lose 1-0 in HelsinkiAndrey Santos made a bright...
After a tournament of thrills, spills and plenty of heartbreak, the race to be crowned world champions has finally been narrowed down to just two teams.
Alan Shearer has branded FIFA's third-place play-off 'meaningless' ahead of England's meeting with France tonight. Shearer has long been a critic of the...
Rewind to September 2021. Norwich's record-acquisition Christos Tzolis arrived at the Emirates to face an Arsenal team bottom of the Premier League table...
There is also the threat of tornadoes in parts of New Jersey, winds of more than 65 miles per hour and of flooding to worsen after the area received up to...
England and France will do battle in Miami in the FIFA Bronze Medal match and the game will be shown live on the in the UK
Check out the significant acquisitions and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
The referee for the World Cup third and fourth place play off between France and England has been confirmed
Motherwell sell midfielder Elliot Watt to Turkish SuperLig club Samsunspor for an undisclosed fee.
A key starter from Spain's 2010 World Cup victory is pleading with President Donald Trump to solve his visa problems ahead of Sunday's final against...
Daily Mail Sport's Chief Football Reporter CRAIG HOPE has run the rule over the entire England squad, and you can make your judgments too with our ratings...
The reigning world champions take on the reigning European champions in Sunday's World Cup with Argentina hoping to retain the trophy after facing Spain.
Fee makes Rogers most expensive English playerArsenal were also keen on Rogers, a £15m Villa acquisitionChelsea are poised to sign Morgan Rogers from...
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
KIERAN GILL: Chelsea won Xabi Alonso's first unofficial game in charge on Saturday - a behind-closed-doors friendly versus League Two side Crawley Town.
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Manchester United kicked off their pre-season against Championship side Wrexham in Helsinki.
Andrey Santos made his Manchester United debut as Michael Carrick's side lost 1-0 to Wrexham in their opening pre-season fixture at the Olympic Stadium in...
The two nations will go head-to-head at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium at 8pm tomorrow after losing their respective semi-finals.
Makelele, who played a major part in the all-conquering Galacticos team in the early 2000s, has revealed that he spoke with Perez privately regarding Real...
Paul Lambert believes former club Celtic are "nowhere near good enough" without further recruitment but has guarded against "panic".
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lots of decisions to make ahead of the new season. gives an insight into his first week in the job.
The game has gone. This is the much-uttered, wearily repetitive response to any development in football, be it technology or the propensity for players to...
Fifa says football brings the world together but the unhoused in Atlanta feel targeted and completely excluded from the tournament“A lot of our...
Being a highly marketable, photogenic student athlete and the child of a superstar sports figure is proving that the sports field - never level in the...
With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday and the start of the Premier League just over a month away, supporters are starting to think about how...
The Argentine, 54, has a four-year contract extension on the table that would take him through to the end of the 2030 World Cup, but he has yet to confirm...
The European champions are just one win away from lifting the World Cup for the first time since 2010, with a dominant last-four victory over France...
There have been 14 times more harmful social media posts and comments during this World Cup than in 2022, Fifa finds.
The World Cup final is where heroes are made and dreams come true for players and fans alike. Can you name every city that has ever hosted the showpiece?
Franck Leboeuf praised the Real Madrid forward for an impressive World Cup as a whole, but believes that performances like the one against Spain could...
Clinton Morrison reflects on England's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina, assesses where Thomas Tuchel goes from here, and looks ahead to the World...
One moment stood out three-and-a-half years ago for the Argentina legend
Scot Gemmill will depart from the role of Scotland Under-21 head coach after 13 years, the Scottish FA has has officially revealed.
Wayne Rooney has fulfilled his promise of rowing down the Hudson River after he was left stunned by Norway's remarkable World Cup run to the...
Pundits set out on the New York river to fulfil forfeit after Wayne’s errant prediction about Norway at the World Cup The punditry trio Wayne Rooney,...
The overpowered World Cup semi-finalists battle it out in Miami for the bronze medal
Graeme Souness has finally been forced to concede that Paul Pogba is 'one of France's greatest ever talents' as the former Scotland midfielder once again...
During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when England...
Trump has taken centre stage on more than one occasion this World Cup, none more famously than when he intervened to have Folarin Balogun's red card...
JACK GAUGHAN: Tuchel admitted that there is still a visible gap between the world's elite and England as he defiantly insisted that he will not change his...
It is a new era for Aston Villa - and Johan Manzambi, who has just joined in a club record deal worth more than £50m - will be one of the poster boys.
From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.
This one will really separate the casuals from the true ball knowers
How did the United States do in its second swing at hosting the men’s showpiece event? The stadiums were mostly received well. The accessibility, less...
The Fifa president sought influence with the US leader. Instead, Fifa’s president has entangled football in politics and wounded the game’s...
Spain is due to face Argentina on Sunday afternoon and there have been warnings that the combination of heat and poor air quality poses a threat to both...
Argentina's victory over England set up a mouthwatering showdown between the world champions and Spain in Sunday's final, which pits Messi against the...
West Ham's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer was not always used up front, and wasn't always happy about it
Wayne Rooney rows down the Hudson River with fellow pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards.
The Argentinians sparked a feud with political figures in England by displaying a sign which read 'The Malvinas are Argentine,' using the country's term...
The fifth in a special series of World Cup 2026-themed collages made for by the celebrated satirist Continue reading...
England’s coach said ball possession is not in the team’s DNA – it’s an opinion that should disqualify him from the jobHow we talked. On...
The 2022 World Cup saw the most goals ever, but how well do you remember the goalscorers?
As customary for a Saturday morning as an acca, a cuppa and a hangover
After surviving close calls and pulling off improbable comebacks, let's take a look back at Argentina's historic run to the World Cup final.
Jude Bellingham appeared to be frustrated with Jordan Pickford over Argentina's equaliser during England's abject World Cup exit.
The crisis talks follow several days of heavy pollution across the Northeast, leaving many wondering if MetLife Stadium will remain safe enough to host...
FIFA revealed on Friday that it has manufactured 'bespoke championship rings', 30 of which will be presented to either the Spanish or Argentinian squads...
The team and manager Thomas Tuchel have received backlash for their approach after going ahead against Argentina, with some defensive moves resulting in...
England fans are still recovering from the gut-wrenching defeat by Argentina on Thursday, which saw Thomas Tuchel's side take the lead before collapsing...
MICHAEL OWEN: Mexico was the worst thing that could have happened for England. It was not the blueprint for winning a World Cup, it was the blueprint for...
England do not owe United anything, and Tuchel picked the squad he believes could win this competition, but it does halt Mainoo's positive momentum going...
Daily Mail Sport reported last month that Declan Rice is understood have been trying to convince his England team-mate to make the switch and Rogers is...
Celtic have missed out on re-acquisition double-winner Kelechi Iheanacho, with the striker agreeing to a three-deal at Turkish side Bursaspor.
The England centre-back is currently preparing for Saturday's third place play-off at the World Cup, following the defeat to Argentina in the semi-final...
JEFF POWELL MBE: No regrets, Herr Tuchel? Really? Try telling that to the English patriots who blew their life's savings on the great World Cup delusion.
Pep Guardiola reportedly had a verbal agreement to take over as England head coach in 2024, before reversing his decision to remain at Man City.
An Argentina fan is believed to have revealed how he snuck the infamous flag claiming his country's right to the Falkland Islands into the stadium to give...
Here's everything Lionel Messi had accomplished by the time Lamine Yamal was born.
There was a power outage at England's team hotel three days before the Argentina game. In hindsight, it became an unfortunate metaphor.
Graeme Souness did not hold back in criticising Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in the hours that followed England's heartbreaking World Cup defeat to...
You can almost set your every four years to the same discourse that happens every time the United States men's national team is knocked out of the World...
CHRIS WHEELER: We take a look at the Manchester United stars on show in pre-season and where they fit in at the club under Michael Carrick.
KIERAN GILL: Estevao netted a crucial a goal assisted by Alonso, with the new Blues boss in adidas predators nonchalantly doing keepie-uppies before...
The Hungary captain has been rewarded for his impressive performances in what was a disappointing campaign for the Reds last term.
Graeme Souness has outlined why he believes Thomas Tuchel refused to turn to the midfielder during England's World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.
Two minutes and 55 seconds. That’s how long I really had hope of reaching the World Cup final. And it didn’t kill meIn her book Hope in the Dark the...
FIFA has confirmed that Spain or Argentina will leave the United States with Super Bowl-style rings for winning the World Cup
Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from July 23!
WSL newcomers Birmingham City have signed Canada international Marie Levasseur.
Spain teenager Yamal was one of two players who missed training in New Jersey
How Balotelli’s cigar sparked up a kinship with one of the greatest footballers of all time
Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? attempts to rank the best finals.
Captain says promotion would bring ‘the most happiness’He visited largest shareholder Daniel Kretinsky in PragueJarrod Bowen has said he intends to...
The United States president has been involved in World Cup 2026 in more ways than he should have been
Technical class in the fiercest battles was again lacking at the World Cup but there is hope amid the soul-searchingThe post-match inquest into...
Will Spain vs Argentina be affected by the air quality warning?
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde...
Aston Villa have signed Norway international Mathilde Harviken from Juventus.
West Ham sign Everton striker Kelly Gago and turn fellow France international Estelle Cascarino's loan move into a permanent deal.
The final of World Cup 2026 takes place at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday
Arsenal have signed Danish youth international goalkeeper Isabella Damm on a permanent high-profile move from Brondby IF.
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Australian Sports Group takes over licence from Capital FootballNew owner has option to introduce ALM side for the 2028/29 seasonThe future of Canberra...
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Crystal Palace sign last season's WSL2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal.
The Gunners are expected to confirm the arrival of Leandro Trossard's replacement
The Red Devils are still looking to improve their midfield.
Birmingham City sign French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.
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England's Jude Bellingham had an altercation with Argentina's Valentin Barco after the World Cup semi-final.
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Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr makes her second debut for Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City.
Watching England lose is one thing. Watching them lose surrounded by millions celebrating Argentina’s march to another World Cup final, is completely...
's Ask Me Anything team lists the full set of nations who have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup so far
England hearts broken after turnaround in AtlantaTuchel accepts responsibility after substitutions backfireIn pictures: our pick of the best big-match...
France’s captain has played with a sense of unfinished business but he will be 31 when the next World Cup beginsIt was only last month that Kylian...
Many are in awe of the investment that Michele Kang is making into the women’s game. Others, though, are baffledThere is one team whose high-profile...
Match officials are enforcing tweaks to the laws of the game that have hardly been tested. The results? Drama, ‘mistaken identities’ and lots of...
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Despite coming up just short in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé has compiled a World Cup résumé that is simply unbelievable.
Let this be a lesson for everyone foolish enough to cast Spain as underdogs. How they enjoyed dishing it out here, reducing France to passengers and...
Ever since France midfielder Alain Giresse struck the World Cup’s first shootout penalty in 1982, a total of 342 players have stepped up to face the...
Our cartoonist sets the scene before the semi-finals, with Thomas Tuchel’s team taking on old rivals ArgentinaBuy David’s cartoons | Some of his...
Sammy P is back with his sixth Friendly Wager. Here's how he's on France-Spain and England-Argentina.
Head coach has no illusions as to the scale of the task and wants to start by reconnecting the team and supportersIt was Andoni Iraola’s humility that...
For the first time since FIFA rankings were introduced, each of the top four ranked teams entering the tournament have reached the semifinals.
While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears...
Matches will take place on 10 and 13 OctoberWashington DC and Chester, Pennsylvania to hostThe top two teams in women’s soccer will meet in a pair of...
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career...
Did anyone think they would do it the easy way? If Argentina are to win this World Cup they will only get there via rollercoaster. A seemingly...
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When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.
The United States will soon begin preparing for the Olympics during the coming international windows, and the task at hand is enormously important to the...
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's Ask Me Anything explains the full list of key dates for the 2026-27 men's football season
Australia’s superstar striker returns to the US after a seven-year absence – and will find a vastly changed landscapeWhen Sam Kerr last played for the...
A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics.
Former Tottenham manager signs two-year contractAl-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League last seasonAnge Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of...
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Our cartoonist on the heroes, villains and superstar performances in week two of the tournamentBuy this cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his...
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As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new documentary.
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A century of our favourite images from the season including wild celebrations, protesting fans and goalmouth scramblesReigning champions Liverpool left it...
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British director Sam Blair, creator of the documentary series "Cruyff," said that the Dutchman's legacy lives on. Leer
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The AC Milan midfielder will not play again this season Leer
Ronda Rousey returns to the octagon after almost 10 years away from mixed martial arts Leer
No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss.
Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. 's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure.
The Frenchman, who has been named the best male footballer in the world by , has benefitted from PSG’s focus on the team rather than individualsWhat...
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