The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

How Many People Watch the Soccer World Cup Final?

The FIFA World Cup final is one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

France vs England prediction: 2026 World Cup betting tips and odds

Get our latest betting tips for the World Cup third-place match between France and England

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Thomas Tuchel reveals where blame lies for England's World Cup collapse

Three Lions boss has faced huge scrutiny for his tactics and substitutions during heartbreaking late semi-final defeat by Argentina

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Jude Bellingham insists England ‘can achieve big things’ in emotional Instagram post after World Cup heartbreak

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

Sánchez to attend Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New York without his wife

Pedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. After the match, the prime minister will travel on to Algeria for an official meeting on Monday.

Euronews · Jul 17

The Cure's Robert Smith blasts Chris Martin's World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna and Justin Bieber

Robert Smith has slammed the Chris Martin‑curated World Cup halftime show, joining Noel Gallagher in mocking FIFA’s star‑studded plans.

BANG Premier · Jul 17

Enzo Fernandez performs U-turn over 'Wonderwall' Instagram post mocking England after World Cup semi-final

Chelsea were also forced into taking down a social media post involving the Argentina midfielder

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Jude Bellingham posts emotional World Cup poem from England driver

England’s bus driver Michael Chandler penned a touching tribute to the country’s World Cup campaign after their heartbreaking exit

The Independent UK · Jul 17

England 12%, Argentina 88%: Every tactical error which led to crushing World Cup semi-final loss

England are out of the World Cup after a heart-breaking late collapse against Argentina. But with Lionel Messi totally ineffective before Anthony Gordon's opening goal, England never again threatened to score after taking the lead. Adam Clery looks at how both the team, and manager Thomas Tuchel, managed to snatch…

The Independent UK · Jul 17

World Cup final in smoke: for fans, like smoking 10 cigarettes a day

A thick blanket of smoke from Canada’s wildfires has worsened air quality in New York and New Jersey, where Spain and Argentina will meet in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

Euronews · Jul 17