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Match previews·2 days ago

Spain meet Argentina in World Cup final with rankings and data in focus

FIFA's top two sides meet on Sunday, with Opta's model favouring Spain while Argentina lean on outperforming their expected goals.

Match previews·2 days ago

World Cup final: Spain's defensive record against Argentina's xG surge

The top two sides in FIFA's world ranking meet on Sunday, with Opta's model making Spain favourites and Argentina rated fourth likeliest.

Football·3 days ago

England beat France 6-4 in World Cup third-place thriller as Saka hits hat-trick

Bukayo Saka's treble helped England to a 6-4 win over France and third place, while a half-time shirt swap between Declan Rice and Kylian Mbappe drew criticism.

Results·3 days ago

Hargreaves criticises Rice and Mbappe half-time shirt swap

England beat France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place play-off, but Declan Rice and Kylian Mbappe drew criticism for swapping shirts at half-time.

Football·4 days ago

Former US Soccer chief: World Cup boom could make soccer America's No. 2 sport

Alan Rothenberg told Front Office Sports the 2026 tournament can trigger lasting growth, as MLS launches a campaign to capture the momentum.

Football·5 days ago

Council of Europe chief criticises Fifa over betting and World Cup integrity

Alain Berset used an open letter to accuse Fifa of exposing football to fraud through betting links and urged a new integrity framework before 2030.

Tournaments·5 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.

Tournaments·6 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·8 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·9 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.

Football·10 days ago

Lautaro Martínez fires Argentina into World Cup final as Scaloni hails fearless squad

Argentina are through to the World Cup final after Lautaro Martínez's decisive goal against England, with Lionel Scaloni praising a squad that fears nothing.

Football·10 days ago

Saka hits World Cup hat-trick in 6-4 bronze win and declares himself fit for Arsenal

Bukayo Saka scored three times as England beat France 6-4 to take World Cup bronze, then said he is fit and ready for Arsenal's title defence.

Football·11 days ago

Tuchel confirms back injury ruled Mainoo out of England's third-place win

England beat France 6-4 in Miami to secure third place, but Kobbie Mainoo missed the match with a back injury sustained in training.

Football·14 days ago

Why Spain's players stand silent during La Marcha Real

Spain's national anthem has no official lyrics, so La Roja's players, staff and fans stay quiet before matches — a quirk rooted in the country's history.

Football·14 days ago

Spain's silent anthem: why La Roja don't sing before the World Cup final

Spain meet Argentina in the World Cup final, but La Marcha Real has no words — a legacy of the Franco era that leaves players standing silent.

Tournaments·14 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.

Match previews·15 days ago

Spain vs Argentina: World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium

Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday's World Cup final in New York, with Lionel Messi chasing a second successive title.

Football·16 days ago

Mendieta backs Spain to edge Argentina in World Cup final

Former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta expects a 2-1 Spain win over Argentina on Sunday, calling the South Americans the less predictable of the two finalists.

Transfers·17 days ago

Chelsea open formal talks with Palace over £55m-rated Lacroix

Chelsea have held formal talks with Crystal Palace over defender Maxence Lacroix, with the Eagles valuing the France centre-back at at least £55m.

Football·18 days ago

Council of Europe questions World Cup integrity, urges FIFA reform for 2030

Europe's top human rights body has questioned the World Cup's integrity and urged FIFA to help strengthen its framework for the 2030 edition.

Tournaments·18 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.

Football·21 days ago

Heaton backs Lammens to return stronger after World Cup error

Manchester United's Tom Heaton says team-mate Senne Lammens will benefit long-term from the mistake that ended Belgium's World Cup run against Spain.

Tournaments·23 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·23 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.