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July 17, 2026 1:07 PM

Kings of the world vs. Kings of Europe: Argentina and Spain clash for global glory

Defending champions Argentina will take on European champions Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, with both sides aiming to add another world title to their international honours. According to comprehensive tournament data and background information available on the FIFA and ESPN websites, the month-long tournament, which began with 48 teams, has narrowed to two of international football's strongest sides after 46 nations — including co-hosts Canada, Mexico an...

July 12, 2026 6:49 PM

Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis

Argentina's Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarter-final win over 10-man Switzerland on Saturday and set up a heavyweight last-four clash against England in Atlanta on Wednesday. Lionel Messi's Argentina side kept alive their bid to become the first team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962 with a victory that sparked pandemonium among the sea of sky-blue-and-white supporters and ended Switzerland's fairytale run. The Swiss had re...

July 12, 2026 6:49 PM

Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time. The teams were locked up 1-1 at the end of regulation time after Andreas Schjelderup had opened the scoring for Norway with a wonder strike in the 36th minute and Bellingham skipped into the area to equalise just before halftime. Three minutes into extra time, though, Morgan Rogers fir...

July 11, 2026 1:38 PM

Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis

Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spainon Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France. After the teams went in level at 1-1 following the first half, Spain eventually prevailed when Belgian back-up keeper Lammens, who came on in the second period for the injured Thibaut Courtois, spilled Pau Cubarsi's low strike. The ball bounced in ...

June 23, 2026 9:33 PM

US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says

U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said on Tuesday. On match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited within a radius of three nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around the stadiums unless specifically authorized by air traffic controllers. The FBI's Miami field office said it had issued tickets to 49 operators of drones for unauthorized...

June 22, 2026 12:51 PM

FIFA World Cup: Salah magic inspires Egypt to historic victory over New Zealand

Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. After a relatively quiet first half that saw them go in behind at the break, Egypt and Salah turned up the heat in the second period as the 34-year-old winger showed he is still capable of conjuring magic from his boots. "It's a great achievement for all...

June 22, 2026 4:39 AM

FIFA World Cup: Yamal inspires Spain as Oyarzabal double sinks Saudi Arabia

Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in their Group H clash on Sunday, helping the former champions secure a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after a disappointing goalless draw against Cape Verde in their opener. The 18-year-old winger, restored to the starting lineup, provided the spark Spain had lacked in their first match. Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, sliding home after connecting with a Dani Olmo delivery. Spain doubled their ...

June 19, 2026 10:20 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland set unique record after 4-1 win Bosnia and Herzegovina

Switzerland produced a stunning late turnaround to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 at the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, with all five goals in the match coming after the 74th minute in a record-setting finish. The Swiss struggled to break down Bosnia for much of the contest and were repeatedly frustrated by goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, who made a series of important saves to keep the game level deep into the second half. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 74th minute when substitute Johan Manz...

June 16, 2026 5:12 PM

Messi, Ronaldo set for record sixth World Cup as Argentina, Portugal begin campaigns

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to add another chapter to their legendary rivalry when they feature in the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the first male footballers in history to play in six editions of the tournament. From making their World Cup debuts in Germany in 2006 to leading their respective nations in 2026, the two icons have dominated world football for more than two decades. With the tournament in North America likely to be their final appearance on football’s biggest sta...

June 14, 2026 6:42 AM

FIFA World Cup: Qatar snatch historic first point with stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland

Qatar secured their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup outside home soil after Boualem Khoukhi scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group-stage clash on Saturday. Switzerland looked set to take all three points after Breel Embolo converted a penalty in the 17th minute, but Khoukhi struck in the fourth minute of added time to deny the Europeans at a sun-drenched venue in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Swiss dominated proceedings for long period...