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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

How to Watch the World Cup 2026 final halftime show: Free Live Streams, TV Channels & Performers

Here's how to watch the halftime show at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final from anywhere, and potentially for free.

TechRadar

Count Binface hails Lionel Messi ahead of Spain vs Argentina in 2026 World Cup final

Count Binface says Lionel Messi is "more powerful than you could possibly imagine" as he previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

WhatToWatch

Trump demands another World Cup in United States ‘immediately’

The hosting rights for the next two men’s World Cups have already been decided but Trump said he would pitch his ‘great idea’ to Fifa president Gianni Infantino

The Independent UK

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How much World Cup winner and runner-up will be paid under Fifa’s expanded purse

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The Independent UK

New World Cup champions to receive record $51 million prize

The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players

Euronews

Trump celebrates World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy at final

For the White House, Sunday’s match is the culmination of well over a year of navigating a litany of logistical challenges alongside co-hosts Canada and Mexico for what would be the biggest World Cup in history

The Independent UK

The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Fifa and ‘small hand’ Trump over World Cup Halftime Show: ‘Argh!’

The first-of-its-kind halftime show will be overseen by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and features performances from Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira

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The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history

The Independent UK

"Gianni Infantino asked me to become his advisor, at a time there was a lot of criticism about FIFA. Now, I spend 99 per cent of my time working alongside him" Youri Djorkaeff on working with the FIFA chief

The France World Cup winner now has a senior role at FIFA

FourFourTwo

Council of Europe questions integrity of World Cup in scathing letter to Fifa hours before final

The European rights body has declared ‘Political influence has moved onto the field’

The Independent UK

FIFA Set to Announce ‘Record-Breaking’ World Cup Revenue

The resale of tickets has contributed to an unexpected jump in income.

Sports Illustrated

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in history with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries, concluded with Spain facing defending champions Argentina in the final after nearly six weeks of competition.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: "It might only happen once in your lifetime", Klinsmann shares WC final experience ahead of Spain-Argentina clash

Jurgen Klinsmann discussed the immense significance of playing in a World Cup final. He highlighted managing nerves and staying balanced under immense pressure. Argentina reached the final after a comeback win against England in their semifinal. Spain secured their spot by defeating France in their semifinal match. The World Cup…

The Economic Times

FIFA Promises Action Over Controversial Hydration Breaks Post-World Cup

Fans have been increasingly vocal against the new rule.

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Grading Every Player on England’s 2026 World Cup Roster

The Three Lions’s campaign had plenty of highs but ended with the familiar feeling of crushing disappointment.

The Economic Times

Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Lineup, key players to watch out and other details

Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final lineup: Defending champions Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Spain reached the final after defeating France in their semi-final match. Argentina secured their spot by overcoming England in a dramatic semi-final comeback. Lionel Messi remains Argentina's key…

The Guardian - UK

Are money and soft power draining World Cup football of its magic?

Fifa’s orchestration of incompatible or frankly absurd corporate sponsorship suggests the balance may have tipped too far

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Reveals Huge New Prizes for 2026 World Cup Winners

Spain and Argentina are fighting it out for a historic award.

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The Guardian - UK

Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief

Alain Berset said Fifa’s deal with a prediction market company and Folarin Balogun’s reprieve meant urgent work was needed on ‘the integrity of the sport’

TechRadar

Exclusive: ‘The emotion is doubled, it's not reduced’ — the world's most famous referee insists VAR hasn't killed the joy of World Cup goal celebrations

The World Cup is drawing to close with today's final — FIFA's referee chief tells us why VAR, automated offsides and 'Robocop' referees have been key players in the tournament.

France 24

Trump claims US World Cup a success, despite controversies, ahead of final

Donald Trump on Friday said the US had become a "soccer country" after hosting the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada "that brought the world together". But the tournament has not been without its controversies, from hardline US migration policies that excluded fans – and one Somali referee, as…

Euronews

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.

The Economic Times

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.

Creative Bloq

Why the iconic Argentina World Cup logo was so controversial

Conspiracy theories led a dictatorship to try to scrap the design.

The Economic Times

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…

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