The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup showdown

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada.

Bangkok Post · Jul 18

Trump says he gets to host World Cup and Olympics due to ‘rigged election’

Trump made comments at a reception for the international football governing body Fifa in New York

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Trump says ‘rigged election’ means he gets to host World Cup and Olympics

The president’s comments come after he renewed claims the 2020 race was stolen from him, despite evidence to the contrary

Evening Standard · Jul 18

FIFA World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

In the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade, according to the Brewers Association, a trade group for craft brewers. Canada has seen a similar decline, according to the national statistics agency. The Brewers of Europe trade association says the story is the same in the European Union.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

FIFA World Cup 2026: France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

France and England will play in the World Cup third-place match after semi-final losses. Both teams are disappointed after their respective defeats in the tournament's final stages. This match offers a chance for Kylian Mbappe to lead the scoring charts. Harry Kane's final World Cup appearance might also be marked…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

World Cup final is already the biggest ever prediction market as Kalshi bets top $1.27 billion—with Spain favored to beat Argentina

Overall prediction market bets tied to the World Cup on Kalshi and Polymarket have collectively exceeded $29 billion in total trading volume.

Fortune · Jul 17

Why France and England Are Playing in a World Cup Bronze Final

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he’d rather not play in the World Cup oddity.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday

The Independent UK · Jul 17

VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy

With cries of malfeasance and injustice over refereeing decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

Who is performing at the World Cup final half-time show and how long will it last?

Coldplay lead singer has curated controversial show

Evening Standard · Jul 17