Frustrated Bukayo Saka’s ‘What if’ Moment Leaves England Forever Wondering The Arsenal star stole the show in Saturday’s victory over France. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
England 2026 World Cup squad: player-by-player ratings After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournament The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Spain’s coaching culture leads the way, thanks to visionary Johan Cruyff Football great brought the 4-3-3 formation and a specific ideology to Barcelona that has defined the playing style of the national team The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
FIFA Reveals Huge New Prizes for 2026 World Cup Winners Spain and Argentina are fighting it out for a historic award. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
Spain v Argentina LIVE: World Cup champions parade trophy through Madrid as losers left in disgrace Spain 1-0 Argentina (a.e.t.): Lionel Messi was denied on surely his final World Cup appearance, with the aftermath further souring the occasion as punches were thrown at full time The Independent UK · Jul 19
‘Afraid of nothing’: how Argentina’s players drew on childhood inspiration to reach the final Lionel Scaloni says he has a squad full of fighters – wild and unruly – but on the pitch they play with a freedom reminiscent of eight or nine-year olds The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
The World Cup final is here, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's showdown Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side The Independent UK · Jul 19
How to watch World Cup final online from anywhere: live stream Spain vs Argentina for free All the ways to watch the World Cup final 2026, including free live streams as Spain take on Argentina. What Hi-Fi? · Jul 19
Spain and Argentina meet in New York to dance the 2026 World Cup final in Spanish "Por la mañana café, por la tarde, gol." Argentina look to defend their crown, add a fourth star and make Spain dance to Messi’s tango, while La Roja dream of another South Africa and making Scaloni’s men dance Rodri’s sevillanas. Euronews · Jul 19
Will Kerala schools be closed for FIFA World Cup final? Here's what the government announced The Kerala General Education Department has declared a holiday for all government schools on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. The decision came after requests from football-loving students and follows appeals from political leaders, including former Education Minister V Sivankutty. The Economic Times · Jul 19
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final buildup, security stepped up with Trump attendance – as it happened Our writers reacted to all the news ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
World Cup final data pointers: Spain’s defensive record and Argentina’s attack The reigning world champions may need to continue outperforming their xG to overcome Spain’s superb defensive record The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Masters of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many years The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Lionel Messi net worth 2026: Inside the fortune of Argentina's football legend Lionel Messi faces a chance to cement his legacy in the World Cup final. He previously retired from international football after a painful loss at MetLife Stadium. Messi had achieved significant club success but lacked major international trophies. Argentina suffered several final defeats and quarter-final exits during his career. This… The Economic Times · Jul 19
Creative Bloq · Jul 19 Why the iconic Argentina World Cup logo was so controversial Conspiracy theories led a dictatorship to try to scrap the design.
The Economic Times · Jul 19 Where will the next FIFA World Cup be held after 2026? Check 2030 and 2034 FIFA hosts and venues FIFA World Cup 2030: FIFA has confirmed hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups. The 2030 tournament will span Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Special opening matches will celebrate the centenary with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. Saudi Arabia will then host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. These decisions expand the…
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Two golden generations may be colliding as Spain face Argentina in World Cup final As Argentina’s golden generation comes to an end on the biggest stage of all in New York, Spain’s own golden era may use this game to write themselves into the history books
The Independent UK · Jul 19 The unseen Argentina gesture inspiring Emi Martinez at World Cup The Aston Villa goalkeeper has overcome a painful injury to reestablish himself as a stalwart for Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina and, as Richard Jolly details, his speciality could yet prove decisive against Spain in the final
The Economic Times · Jul 19 FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money: How much winner and runner-up will get after Argentina vs Spain final, check complete prize breakdown of the top four teams FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money: Argentina and Spain compete today in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match. The tournament offers a record prize pool of $655 million for participating teams. Defending champions Argentina seek their fourth World Cup title against Spain. Spain reached the final after defeating France…
The Economic Times · Jul 19 FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know before the final — format, tickets, halftime show, host cities, prize money, controversies and more 2026 FIFA World Cup Final 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is rewriting history with its expanded format and unprecedented scale. This tournament features 48 teams and 104 matches across three host nations. Argentina will face Spain in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. The competition introduces the…
The Economic Times · Jul 19 How many times has Argentina reached the FIFA World Cup final? Complete history of the South American nation's journey Argentina's FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina has reached seven FIFA World Cup finals, securing three championship titles. They won their first title in 1978 and their third in 2022. The team also finished as runners-up in three previous tournaments. Argentina's first final appearance was in the inaugural 1930 competition. They…
The Economic Times · Jul 19 Who won the last FIFA World Cup? Complete story of the 2022 final and Messi's crowning glory Last FIFA World Cup trophy: As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final begins, fans are revisiting the unforgettable 2022 title clash between Argentina and France. Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout, while Kylian Mbappe's historic hat-trick helped produce one of the…
The Economic Times · Jul 19 How Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's dream, Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick, Emiliano Martinez's historic save and the greatest final football has ever seen How Argentina Won the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Argentina secured the 2022 FIFA World Cup title after a thrilling final match. Lionel Messi finally achieved his lifelong dream of winning the coveted trophy. The game featured a dramatic comeback and a tense penalty shootout victory. Emiliano Martinez made a…
Bangkok Post · Jul 19 Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.
France 24 · Jul 19 World Cup 2026: Spanish control meets Argentinian resilience in final showdown La Roja's patient possession game meets the Albiceleste's trademark resilience in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday. As Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and his former coaching student Lionel Scaloni, now Argentina's manager, prepare to face off on football's biggest stage, the showdown promises a clash…