- 12h ago
Trump booed at World Cup final, lingers on stage as Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in extra time
The US president was jeered by the crowd at MetLife Stadium and had to be ushered away by FIFA's Gianni Infantino after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina.
- 12h ago
UEFA president Ceferin boycotts World Cup final after FIFA reverses Balogun ban following Trump call
The UEFA president stayed away after FIFA suspended the automatic suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun, a decision that followed a phone call from President Trump. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
- 17h ago
Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and a Trump photo op: the World Cup final halftime show that broke football tradition
A 30-minute halftime spectacle featuring Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, combined with Donald Trump's on-field photo op and a pre-match intervention in a player suspension, turned the 2026 World Cup final into a flashpoint over American influence on football.
- 17h ago
Sinaloa cartel co-founder 'El Mayo' Zambada sentenced to life in US prison, $15bn forfeiture ordered
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, 76, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life without parole in Brooklyn federal court on Monday. The judge also ordered forfeiture of $15 billion in drug proceeds.
- 18h ago
Rodri named best player as Spain dominate 2026 World Cup awards; Mbappé wins Golden Boot
Spain's captain Rodri claimed the Golden Ball after leading his team to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at East Rutherford. Kylian Mbappé secured the Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22.
- 19h ago
Argentina fans clash with police in Buenos Aires after World Cup final loss, Milei declares national holiday
A 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final triggered celebrations that turned violent near Buenos Aires's Obelisco, leaving at least 12 arrested. President Javier Milei responded by promising a national holiday to honour the team.
- 19h ago
Trump booed, lingers on stage at World Cup final, then calls for another US tournament
US President Donald Trump was booed by fans and later lingered on the victory podium during Spain's World Cup final celebration, prompting FIFA president Gianni Infantino to try to usher him off stage. The Spanish federation later edited Trump out of its official photo.
- yesterday
Mbappe wins second Golden Boot with 10 goals as Spain sweep World Cup awards
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappe's 10-goal haul earned him a historic second Golden Boot and Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi collected individual honours.
- yesterday
Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber star in World Cup's first halftime show as Spain beats Argentina
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium featured the tournament's first-ever halftime show, with performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.
- 2d ago
Council of Europe chief accuses FIFA of bending rules under Trump pressure and opening door to fraud with betting deal
Hours before the World Cup final, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset called for an urgent integrity framework, citing the lifting of a US player's ban after a Trump phone call and a $150 million prediction market deal.
- 2d ago
Spain clinches second World Cup with 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, FIFA probes final's mass brawl
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated 10-man Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey, a match that ended in a brawl sparking a FIFA disciplinary investigation.
- 2d ago
Facebook and Instagram down worldwide: 'Account unavailable' error hits millions, services slowly returning
Users across the globe reported being locked out of their accounts on Sunday morning, encountering an 'Account unavailable' error on Facebook and feed loading failures on Instagram. WhatsApp also saw sporadic disruptions.
- 3d ago
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile world record with 3:42.66 in London
The Scottish runner delivered on his 'Project 222' at the London Diamond League, lowering the mark that had stood since 1999 before 60,000 fans.
- 3d ago
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile world record with 3:42.66 at London Diamond League
The 28-year-old Briton clocked 3:42.66 at London Stadium, beating Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark by 0.47 seconds in front of a 60,000-strong crowd.
- 3d ago
FIFA deletes 7 million hate comments during 2026 World Cup, 14 times more than in Qatar
FIFA's anti-hate service has removed more than 7 million abusive posts during the 2026 World Cup in North America, a 14-fold jump from the 2022 tournament, as the final between Spain and Argentina approaches.
- 3d ago
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić breaks down in tears after being named for Spain-Argentina World Cup final
The Slovenian referee will take charge of the Spain-Argentina final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, after an emotional announcement by Pierluigi Collina that left Vinčić in tears.
- 4d ago
Magnitude 7.3-7.4 earthquake strikes off Mexico's Pacific coast, triggering tsunami alert for Mexico and Guatemala
A powerful earthquake struck near Puerto Madero, Chiapas, on Friday morning, prompting a Pacific-wide tsunami warning and evacuations across Mexico and Guatemala. No fatalities were reported, but two people were injured in Chiapas.
- 4d ago
China overtakes US in global popularity for first time in two decades, Pew survey shows
A Pew Research Center survey of 36 countries finds China now viewed more favorably than the United States for the first time in two decades, with Xi Jinping trusted more than Donald Trump in 22 nations.
- 5d ago
Texas flash floods kill one, revive trauma of last year's disaster that killed 139
Torrential rains swelled the Guadalupe River, forcing evacuations and rescues across Kerr, Uvalde and Kendall counties. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed a fatality and warned of record-breaking rainfall.
- 5d ago
Messi's last World Cup chance meets Yamal's first as Argentina and Spain contest 2026 final
Argentina and Spain meet in New York on Sunday for the 2026 World Cup final, pitting Lionel Messi, 39, against 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona prodigy he once bathed as a baby for a UNICEF calendar.
