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Lionel Messi called ‘a baby’ after attempting to get Marc Cucurella sent off in World Cup final

The Argentina captain appeared to protest to referee Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic after an interaction with the Spain defender in the final

The Independent UK

Enzo Fernandez: Why Chelsea star was sent off for Argentina in World Cup final

Midfielder was sent for early bath in New Jersey

Evening Standard

Madonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in first World Cup half-time show

The 11-minute performance on Sunday also saw Justin Bieber step on to the pitch along with Burna Boy and Korean pop group BTS.

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IndyCar Nashville race postponed to Monday after heavy rain and World Cup delays

UPDATE: The IndyCar race at Nashville has been pushed to Monday, 3pm EST

Motorsport

Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show

The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.

Evening Standard

'House of the Dragon' Hypes World Cup Final Ahead of Episode 5 Premiere

House of the Dragon's social media teases the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, sparking fan speculation on allegiances and parallels with the show's upcoming battles.

International Business Times UK

Madonna leads star-studded extravaganza at World Cup halftime show with Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy led a smooth halftime show

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Trump Says It's 'Hard to Bet Against Messi' Ahead of Argentina vs Spain World Cup Final

Ahead of the World Cup final, Trump avoided choosing between Argentina and Spain, instead praising Lionel Messi's exceptional skills, sparking varied reactions on social media.

International Business Times UK

Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

The Independent UK

Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show

EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted Lasso" actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

All the famous faces at World Cup final from Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner to David Beckham

The World Cup final in New Jersey has attracted a significant number of celebrities and sports legends.

The Independent UK

BTS, Madonna and Muppets take World Cup stage in Super Bowl style halftime show

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The Independent UK

Morning Mail: All eyes on World Cup final; how police use facial recognition tech; ‘wellbeing poverty’ on the rise

Argentina face Spain in World Cup final; WA police trial new facial recognition technology; more Australians dissatisfied with life

The Guardian - AU

Wayne Rooney issues damning verdict of World Cup final half-time show

Former England forward gave a brutal opinion on the controversial spectacle

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Viewers hit out at ‘bobbly and dry’ World Cup final pitch

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IShowSpeed’s father shares the unexpected 12-hour trip he took just to watch his son at the FIFA World Cup final

Before IShowSpeed performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final closing ceremony, a touching moment with his father caught fans’ attention. In a video shared by @IShowSpeedHQ, his dad revealed he took a 12-hour bus ride after his flight was canceled because of bad weather. His journey showed the strong…

Euronews

Shakira leads first World Cup half-time show that briefly steals the spotlight

The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football's biggest match into a global entertainment event.

The Independent UK

How long was half-time at the World Cup final and did Fifa break the rules?

The first World Cup half-time show led to a delay of almost half an hour

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The Independent UK

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho join Madonna in World Cup final half-time show performance

The legendary Brazilian duo, World Cup winners in 2002, joined the pop icon to kick off the controversial half-time show in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium

The Independent UK

‘Terrible’ World Cup final pitch criticised after slow start to Spain v Argentina

The ‘bobbly, dry pitch’ did not help a slow start to the World Cup final at the New Jersey New York Stadium

International Business Times UK

'Unbothered' Trump Hit by Outrage for Attending the World Cup Final While Calling the Loss of Two US Troops 'Very Sad'

President Trump faces criticism for golfing and attending a football final while US troops died in Iran. His response, seen as dismissive, contrasts with formal tributes from other officials.

The Independent UK

All the celebrities spotted at World Cup final as Spain and Argentina face off

From Jay-Z and Beyonce to Timothee Chalamet and David and Victoria Beckham

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'It's always Argentina' - Ian Wright slams referee calls in favour of Lionel Messi's men vs Spain

Argentina are always the beneficiaries of lenient refereeing, according to Ian Wright, speaking during the World Cup Final

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Narrowly Avoid Breaking 28-Year World Cup Final Streak—Or Did They?

Los Blancos will be present in the 2026 World Cup final.

Evening Standard

Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United dealt major injury blow as star limps off in World Cup final

Defender hobbled off as Spain faced Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey

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