- 11h ago
Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9 million at Sotheby's, second-highest football jersey ever
The blue number 10 shirt worn by a 17-year-old Pele when Brazil beat hosts Sweden 5-2 in the 1958 World Cup final sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York to an anonymous buyer, becoming the most valuable piece of memorabilia linked to the Brazilian legend.
- 13h ago
Pedro Sánchez to attend World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New York
The Spanish prime minister will be in New York on Sunday as Spain faces Argentina for the title at 21:00 local time.
- 13h ago
Slavko Vincic appointed referee for Spain-Argentina World Cup final, moved to tears by FIFA announcement
The 46-year-old Slovenian will take charge of the title match at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday after officiating three games in the tournament, including a round-of-16 tie where he enforced the new 'Vinicius rule.'
- 15h ago
Slavko Vinčić appointed for World Cup final as Szymon Marciniak's tournament ends after two group matches
FIFA has named Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, while Poland's Szymon Marciniak, the 2022 final referee, leaves the tournament after only two group-stage matches.
- 16h ago
England players question Tuchel's defensive retreat after Argentina semi-final collapse
At least three senior England players have privately questioned Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions after a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina, with Marc Guehi saying the side should have 'carried on pushing' after taking the lead.
- 20h ago
Deschamps: 'It must hurt' as France face England for World Cup third place in Miami
Didier Deschamps says France have a 'duty' to beat England in Saturday's third-place playoff in Miami, while Thomas Tuchel admits no player wants the match.
- 2d ago
From a plastic bathtub to the World Cup final: Messi and Yamal's 19-year journey
A 2007 UNICEF charity calendar shoot produced an image of a 20-year-old Lionel Messi bathing an infant Lamine Yamal. On Sunday, the two will face each other in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- 2d ago
Argentina beats England 2-1 with late goals, faces Spain in final amid Falklands banner row
A late double from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez overturned Anthony Gordon's opener, sending the holders into Sunday's final against Spain. Post-match, players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner, echoing the 1982 war and risking FIFA disciplinary action.
- 2d ago
Argentina's vice-president calls England 'usurping pirates' hours before World Cup semi-final
Victoria Villarruel's social media post invokes the Falklands war, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi's last World Cup, defying her own coach's call to keep politics out of the match.
- 2d ago
Argentina reaches World Cup final as Messi orchestrates late 2-1 comeback against England
Two goals in the final eight minutes, both created by Lionel Messi, overturned England's lead and sent Argentina through to a World Cup final meeting with Spain in Atlanta.
- 2d ago
World Cup final to feature Super Bowl-style halftime show and championship rings as ticket prices climb sharply
Sunday's Spain-Argentina final at MetLife Stadium will break with tradition, introducing an 11-minute halftime performance, championship rings for the winners, and ticket resale prices reaching €188,803.
- 3d ago
IBM shares crash 25% after CEO warns the company 'faltered' in adapting to AI spending shift
International Business Machines lost $69 billion in market value on Tuesday after preliminary second-quarter revenue of $17.2 billion missed analyst estimates and CEO Arvind Krishna said the company failed to adapt quickly enough to a client spending shift toward servers and storage.
- 3d ago
Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year deal, puts Poland future on hold
The Polish striker, 37, was introduced on Tuesday after signing a two-year contract and could debut Thursday against Vancouver Whitecaps. He said he will decide on his international future after settling in the United States.
- 3d ago
Marciniak waits on FIFA final decision as Collina admiration fuels historic double bid at 2026 World Cup
Szymon Marciniak was not assigned to either World Cup semi-final, leaving the Polish referee in contention for the 19 July final or the third-place match after French officials were ruled out by their team's progress.
- 4d ago
Minute of silence before France v Spain World Cup semi-final to mark 10th anniversary of Nice attack
President Macron announced that a minute of silence will be observed before Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, honoring the 86 victims of the 2016 Nice truck attack on its 10th anniversary.
- 5d ago
Sinner holds off Zverev in four-set tiebreak thriller to defend Wimbledon crown and claim fifth Grand Slam
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in a final lasting nearly four hours on Centre Court, extending his winning streak against the German to ten consecutive matches.
- 5d ago
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, Embolo sent off for simulation in World Cup quarterfinal
Alexis Mac Allister's early goal was cancelled out by Dan Ndoye, but a red card for Breel Embolo for simulation left Switzerland short. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time to send Argentina to a semifinal with England.
- 5d ago
Mac Allister and extra-time strikes send Argentina past Switzerland 3-1, setting up semi-final with England
Alexis Mac Allister scored early but Switzerland forced extra time before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck to seal a 3-1 quarterfinal win at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina now meets England for a place in the 2026 World Cup final.
- 5d ago
Mbappe and Messi tied on 8 goals as Bellingham's double sends England into World Cup semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament against Morocco, keeping pace with Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring chart. Erling Haaland's campaign ended on seven goals as Norway fell to England in extra time.
- 6d ago
Bellingham extra-time double sinks Norway 2-1, England reach World Cup semis
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a 93rd-minute winner, as England beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
