The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for France vs England?

England and France will do battle in Miami in the FIFA Bronze Medal match and the game will be shown live on the BBC in the UK

FourFourTwo · Jul 18

France 4-6 England: World Cup third-place playoff – as it happened

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick before Jude Bellingham clinched a thriller as England claimed bronze

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

How Close Lionel Messi Came to Playing for Spain Instead of Argentina

Arguably the greatest soccer player ever could have had a very different story.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show: Who is performing, how long will it last, and how much will Shakira and others be paid?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will feature a historic halftime show with global music icons. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song, celebrating unity. The extensive lineup includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, and BTS, among others. Performers are not receiving a fixed fee but gain massive…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

‘Where did they go?’: homeless people feel force of America’s brutality in World Cup clean-up

Fifa says football brings the world together but the unhoused in Atlanta feel targeted and completely excluded from the tournament

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

Fierce loyalty, broken leagues: The two faces of our game | Let’s Talk About Indian Football

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up, this episode turns the lens on the domestic game – and finds it in crisis. In the latest episode of Let’s Talk About Indian Football, Abhinandan Sekhri speaks to Johnson K, founder of Sportfolio Productions and creator of an independently produced documentary…

Newslaundry · Jul 18

FIFA keeps failing women

The organization has allowed several players accused of sexual violence to compete in the World Cup

Salon · Jul 18

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's jet logged enough miles to circle the equator — twice

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has traveled extensively across three host nations. He has flown approximately 57,700 miles on a luxury jet for the tournament. Infantino attended multiple games on the same day in different cities and countries. His extensive travel is notable given the tournament's unprecedented scope and size. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

‘Here in America’—White House Weighs in on Argentina’s Falkland Islands Banner

It is one of the enduring images of the 2026 World Cup and has nothing to do with sport.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

'Thomas Tuchel is still the right man for the England job - unless Pep Guardiola makes himself available' Clinton Morrison offers his thoughts on the Three Lions' next manager in his Top Top Column

Clinton Morrison reflects on England's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina, assesses where Thomas Tuchel goes from here, and looks ahead to the World Cup final on Sunday

FourFourTwo · Jul 18