Tournaments·3 days ago
England hand standby keeper Jason Steele a World Cup bronze medal
England's players shared their third-place medals with uncapped standby goalkeeper Jason Steele after a 6-4 win over France in Miami.
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Tournaments·4 days ago
FIFA Sets World Cup Final Half-Time Show at 17 Minutes
FIFA has reportedly told Spain and Argentina the final's Super Bowl-style interval show will run 17 minutes, close to the standard 15-minute break.
Tournaments·6 days ago
New Jersey lawmakers challenge FIFA over World Cup pitch auction plan
State officials say the grass at MetLife Stadium was funded by New Jersey taxpayers and FIFA should not be able to sell it off after the World Cup final.
Tournaments·7 days ago
Saka hat-trick in England's 6-4 win over France reignites selection debate
Bukayo Saka scored three as England beat France 6-4 to finish third at the World Cup, days after being left out of the semi-final defeat by Argentina.
Tournaments·12 days ago
Spain's anthem has no words: why La Roja stand silent before matches
Spain's national anthem, La Marcha Real, has lacked official lyrics since the Franco era, leaving players and fans to listen in silence before kick-off.
Tournaments·16 days ago
World Cup final last-minute tickets listed at up to $60,000
ESPN reports last-minute tickets for the Argentina-Spain FIFA World Cup final range from $10,000 to $60,000.
Tournaments·21 days ago
Rabiot criticises France's 'shameful' first half as England seal 6-4 win
England beat France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami, with Adrien Rabiot criticising his team-mates' first-half conduct.
Tournaments·21 days ago
2026 World Cup legacy questioned as pundit says 1994 did more for US soccer
talkSPORT's Andy Brassell argues the 1994 tournament did more to grow soccer in America than the 2026 edition, pointing to ticket costs that priced out first-time fans.
Tournaments·23 days ago
Scheffler's TIO free drop at The Open reignites rules debate
The world No.1 was given free relief after his ball finished in a hospitality tent at Royal Birkdale, prompting fresh criticism of golf's Temporary Immovable Obstruction rule.
Tournaments·24 days ago
Ticket-scanning glitch causes queues and confusion before World Cup final
A failure in FIFA's ticket-scanning system left fans in long queues outside MetLife Stadium before Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final.
Tournaments·24 days ago
FBI seizes more than 700 drones in 2026 World Cup airspace crackdown
US authorities detected almost 1,600 unauthorised drones around the 11 World Cup stadiums, with the FBI calling it the most comprehensive airspace security effort in US history.
Tournaments·27 days ago
Fox holes 12-foot birdie at 18th to win The Open
New Zealand's Ryan Fox finished ten under par and edged Cameron Young for the 2026 Open title with a birdie on the final green.
Tournaments·28 days ago
Fleetwood vows to keep chasing Open dream after 'special' Birkdale week
Tommy Fleetwood says he will keep pursuing a first major title after a final-round 68 at Royal Birkdale left him seven under and three shots behind the winner.
Tournaments·29 days ago
World Cup final kick-off delayed six minutes after ceremony overruns
Spain and Argentina's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium began at 8.06pm BST after FIFA's pre-match closing ceremony ran past the scheduled start time.
Tournaments·29 days ago
Ryan Fox wins The Open at Royal Birkdale by one shot
The New Zealander birdied the final hole to claim his first major title, becoming his country's first Open champion since Bob Charles in 1963.
Tournaments·30 days ago
Ryan Fox seals first major title with Open win at Royal Birkdale
Ryan Fox has won the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, his first men's major title, sealing it with a putt he said left "everything shaking".
Tournaments·32 days ago
World Cup final half-time show cut to 17 minutes as UK broadcasters confirm coverage
FIFA has reportedly told Argentina and Spain the interval show will run 17 minutes, with BBC and ITV now set to screen the performances.
Tournaments·32 days ago
Scheffler backs DeChambeau after two-shot Open penalty
Scottie Scheffler says Bryson DeChambeau is "definitely not a cheater" after a two-stroke penalty at The Open, where Ryan Fox took the title.
Tournaments·33 days ago
FIFA rules clear Trump to handle World Cup trophy at MetLife final
FIFA permits heads of state to touch the World Cup trophy, and the US president's hands-on role at the 2026 final between Spain and Argentina has put that rule under scrutiny.
Tournaments·33 days ago
World Cup final half-time show brings out Madonna, BTS and Shakira
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira performed at half-time in the World Cup final, with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho also appearing in New Jersey.
Tournaments·33 days ago
Ibrahimovic admits helicopter fear on live World Cup final broadcast
On punditry duty for FOX Sports, the former Sweden striker admitted his nerves in the air ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
Tournaments·34 days ago
Torres extra-time goal gives Spain World Cup final win over Argentina
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in extra time as Spain beat Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Tournaments·34 days ago
Ferran Torres strike wins World Cup final for Spain against Argentina
Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal of the match in extra time.
Tournaments·56 days ago
Rodri and Otamendi Exchange Words After World Cup Final
Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina was followed by a heated exchange between the two former Manchester City teammates.