Spain vs Argentina set for World Cup final at MetLife
Argentina reach the final vs Spain. A second World Cup would bolster Messi’s case, but Ronaldo’s longevity and records mean the GOAT debate will persist regardless of Sunday’s result.
FIFA are the major financial winners of World Cup 2026, with projected four-year revenues near $13bn from media, sponsorship, tickets and resale fees, boosted by the 48-team format.
Argentina keeper Emiliano Martínez called the England semi ‘crazy’, saying England dropped deep after leading and Messi wide was key to Argentina’s 2-1 comeback. He eyes the Spain final next.
Thomas Tuchel said England became ‘too passive’ after leading Argentina in the 2-1 semi loss, defending a possession issue and substitutions as debate over his future grows.
Fantasy tips for the final and third-place play-off: Spain triple-ups at the back and attack, Messi and Mbappé up front, picks include Porro, Cucurella, Yamal, Baena, Oyarzabal and Mac Allister.
Despite the World Cup final being days away, this post instead details Nike’s Atelier Total 90 Premium shoe launch, offering no kit information for Spain vs Argentina.
Opinion: Trump skipped World Cup matches amid fears of chants but will present the trophy at MetLife. If Spain beat Argentina, he must congratulate a nation he publicly attacked.
FIFA name Slovenia’s Slavko Vincic referee for Spain vs Argentina final at MetLife. He was arrested in a 2020 Bosnia raid but not charged and later said he was only a witness.
Daily quiz invites fans to guess a World Cup player via clues, scoring higher for fewer attempts.
Uefa reject World Cup-style VAR use for simulation. At 2026, VAR switched Tim Ream’s booking to Miguel Almiron for a dive and led to Breel Embolo’s second yellow v Argentina, who won 3-1 AET.
AP deploy 60+ photographers across US, Canada and Mexico to cover 104 World Cup matches, capturing moments from Ronaldo’s goals to Haaland vs Brazil and fan scenes, in a 40-day gallery selection.
Row erupts after Argentina players displayed ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ banner post-England semi. UK politicians urge FIFA action before the Spain final, citing political message rules.
Argentina president Javier Milei will skip Spain vs Argentina final for superstition, saying he watched all seven wins from home in Olivos and will keep his ‘lucky’ jacket on.
After the World Cup pause, MLS returns with Robert Lewandowski to Chicago and Antoine Griezmann to Orlando, plus a ‘Thanks World, We’ll Take It From Here’ campaign to lure fans.
FIFA introduce the first World Cup final half-time show at Spain vs Argentina, with Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber among acts, plus a star-studded closing ceremony at MetLife.
Ahead of Spain vs Argentina final, a tennis aside lists Grand Slam champions from both nations, from Nadal and Alcaraz to Vilas and Sabatini.
During the World Cup, France’s Michael Olise is said to want a Real Madrid move, sounding out team-mates Mbappé and Tchouaméni, though Bayern would demand a huge fee.
Semi-final XI highlights Spain’s Porro, Cubarsí, Rodri and Unai Simón after 2-0 France win, plus Argentina’s Messi, Enzo Fernández and Lautaro for beating England 2-1. Elliot Anderson is England’s pick.
World Cup final at MetLife Stadium to proceed as planned despite local air quality warnings, with no threat to play, according to sources.
After England’s 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina, Jude Bellingham thanked fans and vowed ‘we can achieve big things’, sharing a supportive handwritten letter from the team’s driver.
