- 9h ago
Spain's defensive steel meets Argentina's comeback magic in World Cup final
Spain, who have conceded just once in seven matches, face defending champions Argentina, who have twice rallied from behind, in Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey.
- 16h ago
England beat Argentina 31-24 in chaotic Nations Championship clash despite four yellow cards
England overcame four yellow cards and a late Argentina surge to win 31-24 in Santiago del Estero, with Ben Earl scoring twice and the TMO denying the hosts a dramatic finish.
- 16h ago
England lead France 2-0 in World Cup third-place match as Trump criticises Tuchel's Kane tactics
England raced to a 2-0 lead inside the opening phase of the World Cup third-place match against France in Miami, while Donald Trump used a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino to criticise Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the semi-final.
- 21h ago
Spain's final World Cup training cancelled as thunderstorms hit New Jersey; Argentina session delayed but goes ahead
Thunderstorms forced Spain to cancel their last training session before Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, while the defending champions managed a delayed workout after a 45-minute wait.
- 2d ago
England beat France 6-4 in 10-goal playoff as Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer
England held off a fierce French comeback in Miami to win 6-4 and claim their first World Cup podium since 1966, while Kylian Mbappe's double made him the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
- 3d ago
White House suspends teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez after he bet on Trump's speeches using advance access, earning over $100,000
Gabriel Perez, who operated Donald Trump's teleprompter since 2016, is under CFTC investigation after Kalshi flagged suspicious trades on mention markets tied to the president's addresses, including the State of the Union.
- 3d ago
All Blacks dismantle Ireland 40-21 to extend Eden Park unbeaten streak to 53 Tests
New Zealand ran in six tries to beat Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run at the Auckland fortress to 53 Tests and completing a clean sweep of their home Nations Championship fixtures.
- 3d 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.
- 4d 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.
- 4d ago
Merz, 14 months in, tells Berlin press he's a 'learning system' as poll discontent hovers above 80%
Facing roughly 200 journalists in Berlin on Wednesday, German chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged public discontent above 80 percent while insisting his coalition had found its rhythm and delivered on reforms.
- 5d ago
Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce in 27 states as largest US foodborne outbreak in years sickens 1,600
The FDA confirmed cyclospora in Taylor Farms' shredded iceberg lettuce, prompting a recall across 27 states and warnings for Taco Bell customers in five Midwestern states.
- 5d ago
Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final, equals 37-game unbeaten record
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as Spain dominated France in Arlington, Texas, to book a spot in Sunday's World Cup final against either England or Argentina.
- 5d 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.
- Jul 12
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.
- Jul 8
Argentina stuns Egypt with three-goal comeback, teammate confirms this is Messi's last World Cup
Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final 13 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16, and Lautaro Martinez revealed afterwards that the tournament is Lionel Messi's last.
- Jul 7
FIFA refereeing chief rejects Egypt's claims of bias in Argentina's World Cup comeback win
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of favouritism after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina, saying match officials acted with complete independence, while Egypt demanded the referee's exclusion from the World Cup.
- Jul 6
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan uses World Cup press conference to plead for Palestinian rights ahead of Argentina clash
Ahead of Egypt's last-16 match against Argentina, coach Hossam Hassan delivered an impassioned appeal for the Palestinian people, calling the situation in Gaza 'a shame for all of us' and urging the world to let them live.
- Jul 6
Spain beat Portugal with 91st-minute goal as Ronaldo exits final World Cup
Mikel Merino struck in the 91st minute as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in Arlington to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth and final tournament.
- Jul 6
Portugal and Spain meet in World Cup last 16 as Ronaldo faces Yamal's rising Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Lamine Yamal's Spain in a heavyweight round-of-16 clash at the 2026 World Cup in Arlington, Texas, with one title contender set to exit early.
- Jul 5
Delta flight struck by firework during July 4 landing in Chicago, no injuries reported
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on the evening of July 4, amid widespread Independence Day celebrations. The aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
