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Who is Slavko Vincic? Spain vs Argentina referee for World Cup final

Vincic will make history when he takes charge of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

The Independent UK

Trump will attend FIFA World Cup final, says White House; Argentina prez Milei to skip event

The White House on Thursday confirmed that US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, where he is expected to join FIFA president Gianni Infantino in presenting the trophy to the winners.

The Times of India

Europe Today: Trump-Iran standoff tests the limits of diplomacy

The US and Iran exchange fresh strikes as the Gulf crisis escalates. Europe Today also looks at the EU’s security role in the Horn of Africa, the bloc’s annual Rule of Law Report, Spain’s amnesty ruling, and anticipation builds ahead of the World Cup final.

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Spain PM Pedro Sánchez's Wife Ordered to Stand Trial as Corruption Pressure Mounts

Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain's Prime Minister, will face trial for influence peddling and embezzlement, adding pressure on the government amid ongoing legal scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

‘Tactically complete’ Spain vs an inspired Messi-led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?

A record 102 matches have been played, leaving just two games to decide the 2026 FIFA World Cup: the third-place playoff (between France and England) and the final.

The Conversation

Argentina’s President Milei says superstition will stop him from going to the World Cup final

Javier Milei will watch the game at home in a lucky heavy jacket

The Independent UK

Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwave

Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across around 7,600 hectares by 16 July.

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Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey

With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires

The Independent UK

Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final

BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - Angst-ridden Argentine football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.

Bangkok Post

Ancient chariot emerges among remains of mysterious society that burned down its own buildings and then disappeared

An ancient bronze chariot recently discovered in Spain was used by a culture that mysteriously disappeared from the archaeological record.

LiveScience

Donald Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy

The US president is yet to attend a match at the tournament but will present the trophy to either Argentina or Spain

The Independent UK

Spain vs Argentina: Kalshi World Cup Prediction Market Tabs Clear Frontrunner

Kalshi is leaning on Spain over Argentina to win the World Cup. There is a case to make on both sides.

Sports Illustrated

11 Players Who Play Better for Their Country Than Club

Stars for Argentina, Spain, France and England have overperformed compared to club displays.

Sports Illustrated

Spain hit with Lamine Yamal injury worry as star misses training days before World Cup final

Youngster has not been at his best this tournament after arriving in camp with a niggling hamstring problem

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The Times of India

Spain is turning millions of discarded olive pits into road material that could store carbon for decades and cut asphalt emissions by up to 75%

Barcelona is testing olive pit biochar for sustainable road construction. This innovative asphalt mixture reduces emissions by approximately seventy-five percent. Olive pits are converted into biochar through a process called pyrolysis. This material locks carbon within the road infrastructure for decades. The project aims to create long-term carbon storage assets…

Fortune

Lamine Yamal is the third-youngest World Cup finalist—and he was scouted from his working-class neighborhood at just 6 years old

World Cup star Lamine Yamal was raised by immigrant parents in Spain—now, he is earning $21.5 million from his day job alone.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the 10 Greatest World Cup Matches of All Time

These World Cup games have gone down in history as some of the greatest matches ever played.

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Only True FIFA World Cup Fans Can Score 15/15 On This Quiz – Test Yourself

The road to the FIFA World Cup Final is complete, and the biggest match in football is officially set: Spain vs. Argentina. After weeks of unforgettable drama across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the tournament has delivered spectacular goals, penalty shootouts, stunning upsets, world-class performances, and memes.

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Sports Illustrated

Rodri Is the Galactico Real Madrid Desperately Need to Sign This Summer

The Spain midfielder has dominated at the World Cup in a position of weakness for Madrid.

The Independent UK

How many times have Spain won the World Cup?

Spain will face defending champions Argentina in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday. Spain booked their place in the final by impressively beating tournament favourites France 2-0 in the semi-finals, while Argentina secured a 2-1 victory against England. Spain have won the World Cup once before back…

The Guardian - UK

It’s the end of the World Cup as England know it

In today’s Football Daily: Argentina knock out England, again

Latin Times

Who Won the 2026 World Cup? Before the Final, Telemundo, Norway and a Three-Year-Old Fan Already Have

The 2026 FIFA World Cup champion will not be decided until Sunday, when Spain faces Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium. Before that, France will play England or third place on Saturday, but with the tournament's final weekend approaching, the list of winners is already much longer than the…

Sports Illustrated

Argentina’s Incredible Record in World Cup Semifinals Kept Intact By Astonishing Comeback

The 2022 champion defied logic to snatch a staggering 2–1 win over England on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

The worldwide popularity of the United States has been eclipsed by one of its main rivals

In Spain, the number of respondents who said that they viewed the US favorably plummeted from 55 percent in 2023 to 30 percent in 2026

Euronews

When Messi met Yamal: The master and apprentice story behind the World Cup final

In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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