Compass Group scores with catering jobs at Fifa World Cup stadiums Compass provided hospitality and catering at four stadiums in the US which between them hosted 27 matches in the World Cup. Evening Standard · Jul 21
'He Embarrasses the Country': Political Analyst Claims Donald Trump Cannot Think Straight Political analyst David Rothkopf has launched a ferocious critique of Donald Trump's mental fitness after the president's rambling comments on Iran at Joint Base Andrews. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
'Thank you, India, once again': Argentina envoy thanks Indian fans after runners-up finish at FIFA World Cup 2026 Argentina's Ambassador expressed gratitude to Indian football fans for their support. The Argentine team finished runners-up in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Spain secured a 1-0 victory after extra time in the championship match. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal for Spain in the 106th minute. This marked Spain's… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Donald Trump awkwardly invades Spain's World Cup celebrations as Infantino tries to usher him away The US President made sure he was still in shot when the World Cup was hoisted aloft after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 Evening Standard · Jul 20
World Cup 2026 Top 10 Most Memorable Moments Ranked as Spain Lift Trophy and Messi Leaves in Tears From Egypt's VAR fury to Cape Verde's fairytale and a brawl at full-time, these are the 10 moments that defined the 2026 World Cup as Spain beat Argentina 1-0. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Wayne Rooney Slams FIFA World Cup Halftime Show as 'Crap' After Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira Perform Wayne Rooney criticised FIFA's first World Cup halftime show, calling it 'crap'. Despite his comments, FIFA praised the event for its entertainment and charitable contributions. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
“Utter Garbage”: FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Divides Billions As Fans Brand It A “Disaster” “The football final is not a concert. This was ridiculous. There's already enough money in the pocket; there's no need to put on these shows," wrote one user, Bored Panda · Jul 19
Argentina vs Spain: Inside the Emotional Times Square Takeover as Messi Reportedly Faces His 'Last World Cup' Thousands of Argentina fans filled Times Square, creating a sea of blue and white, in an emotional farewell to Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain. International Business Times UK · Jul 19
Top scorer in FIFA World Cup 2026: Check who now leads the current and all-time World Cup scoring list Kylian Mbappe has become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer. He achieved this historic milestone after scoring two goals in a recent match. Mbappe now holds the record with twenty-two goals in twenty-two appearances. This places him ahead of Lionel Messi, who has twenty-one goals. Mbappe also leads the… The Economic Times · Jul 19
Who won FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs England match? Third-place playoff delivers 10-goal World Cup classic Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England defeated France 6-4 in a dramatic playoff match. England secured their best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966. Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France, finishing the tournament with a record 10 goals. The high-scoring contest became the highest-scoring third-place playoff… The Economic Times · Jul 19
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi's World Cup greatness, one record at a time The spotlight will be firmly on Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who is expected to play the final World Cup match of his career. The 39-year-old will become only the second player after Cafu to appear in three World Cup finals and heads into the decider after scoring eight goals, putting… The Economic Times · Jul 18
France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026: Lineup, key players, prediction, team stats, injury news France and England will compete for third place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both European giants aim to finish their campaigns on a high note. Didier Deschamps will manage France for the final time after a successful tenure. Key players like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane will be crucial.… The Economic Times · Jul 18
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal, Pelé, Mbappé and more, all-time youngest players to feature in finals With the upcoming final, Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí are poised to etch their names into the World Cup record books as the youngest-ever finalists. They step into a rarefied circle of players under twenty, sharing the stage with legends like Pelé from 1958 and Kylian Mbappé from 2018,… The Economic Times · Jul 18
Who made the FIFA World Cup trophy? The story of Milan sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga Here's how Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga created the FIFA World Cup trophy's iconic design - and why champions never get to keep it. Euronews · Jul 18
The Economic Times · Jul 18 The story behind the FIFA World Cup trophy: How football's most coveted prize came to life FIFA World Cup trophy: The FIFA World Cup trophy captures football's emotions in its spiraling form. Designed by Silvio Gazzaniga, it replaced the Jules Rimet Trophy after Brazil's 1970 win. The original trophy was stolen twice and never recovered, while the current one is gold-plated. Winning captains lift the original…
The Independent UK · Jul 18 Women amputees in South America train to be World Cup soccer contenders Women amputees from 10 South American countries are training in Bolivia for the 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup
FourFourTwo · Jul 17 Super Bowl style rings for World Cup Final winners FIFA has confirmed that Spain or Argentina will leave the United States with Super Bowl-style rings for winning the World Cup
The Economic Times · Jul 16 FIFA and the mystery of the Jules Rimet Trophy: The World Cup's lost treasure that vanished forever The Jules Rimet Trophy, football's original prize, vanished twice in history. A dog named Pickles famously found the trophy after its first theft. Brazil permanently won the trophy after their third World Cup victory. Thieves later stole the trophy from Brazil's headquarters in 1983. Its ultimate fate remains an enduring…
The Economic Times · Jul 16 FIFA World Cup 2026: Is Argentina about to bury the 'Curse of Tilcara' forever? Viral legend returns as champions storm into final Argentina's potential World Cup victory revives the 'Curse of Tilcara' folklore. This legend claims a broken promise from 1986 led to decades of football heartbreak. Fans believe a 2018 visit by some players finally lifted the supposed curse. AI fact-checking suggests historical basis but denies a mystical pact. The debate…
The Economic Times · Jul 16 How an Italian sculptor created the FIFA World Cup trophy that became an icon Silvio Gazzaniga designed the FIFA World Cup trophy to symbolize sporting emotions. The original Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen twice and never recovered. Gazzaniga's design captures the athlete's struggle and the fan's jubilation. Winning teams receive a gold-plated replica, not the original trophy. This iconic trophy will be used through…
Fashion Times · Jul 16 FIFA Fashion 2026 Proves FIFA World Cup Merch Is More Stylish Than Ever Looking for stylish football apparel? Discover the latest FIFA fashion 2026 trends and must-have FIFA World Cup merch for every fan.
The Economic Times · Jul 16 Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2026 final Lionel Messi inspired Argentina in the World Cup semi-final victory against England. He provided two crucial assists in the match, securing a 2-1 win. This victory propels Argentina into their second consecutive World Cup final. They aim to become the first team to retain the trophy since 1962.
The Economic Times · Jul 16 Who won yesterday's FIFA World Cup 2026 England vs Argentina match? The semi-final ended with a dramatic late twist Who won Argentina vs England: Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late goals to seal the win for Argentina. Lionel Messi provided crucial assists for both of Argentina's decisive goals. England had taken the lead earlier in…
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 Falkland Islands Governor's House Lights Up in England Colours Ahead of Argentina World Cup Showdown: Here's Why It Matters The Falkland Islands' Government House displayed England's colours before the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, highlighting the ongoing sovereignty dispute and the islands' British identity.
The Economic Times · Jul 15 FIFA World Cup 2026: 'We were too sloppy technically', says Mbappe after France's semi-final defeat to Spain France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted his team failed to meet the standards required in a World Cup semi-final after a 2-0 loss to Spain ended their hopes of reaching a third straight final.