Spain vs Argentina set for World Cup final, England face France for third
Spain’s back four of Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsi and Porro have conceded one goal in seven. A clean sheet vs Argentina at MetLife would set a World Cup record for fewest goals conceded in a title-winning campaign.
Opinion piece links World Cup trends to potential lessons for Liverpool amid tactical shifts under Andoni Iraola.
Aston Villa sign Switzerland’s World Cup standout Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for just over £50m. He scored three and made two at the tournament as Switzerland reached the quarterfinals.
Preview of the World Cup final narrative pitting Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal, framing the GOAT debate ahead of Sunday’s showpiece.
Argentina keeper Emi Martinez says a fractured ring finger left him in pain every day at the World Cup but he avoided surgery and will play Spain as he targets back-to-back titles.
At 39, Lionel Messi leads Argentina into the World Cup final vs Spain and tops the Golden Boot race on the assists tiebreaker, after inspiring the comeback win over England in the semifinal.
World Cup star retires from internationals then makes a £17m luxury purchase days after elimination.
Report highlights Kylian Mbappe’s blunt pre-final message to Lionel Messi that has since backfired, per the article’s framing.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hails the World Cup as a success, saying the tournament united fans worldwide.
Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Organisers are monitoring Canada wildfire smoke. Spain captain Rodri expects a physical contest. Lionel Scaloni urges fans to savour 39-year-old Lionel Messi.
Test your World Cup knowledge by naming every city to host the final across the tournament’s 96-year history.
Column reflects on England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, praising Tuchel’s selections but lamenting a defensive approach after going 1-0 up.
Tottenham are urged to target a £130m World Cup star seen as “Kane-esque” to fill Harry Kane’s void.
England and France contest third place after semifinal losses. Didier Deschamps confirms changes and says it is his final World Cup match in charge of France. Kylian Mbappe chases the Golden Boot, tied on eight goals with Lionel Messi, who leads on assists.
Explores Argentina’s polarising World Cup image from Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ to Messi’s 2022 triumph, rivalries with Brazil and England, fan controversies and the Falklands banner incident.
Updates on seven Newcastle players’ World Cup exits and expected staggered pre-season returns, with Dan Burn reaching the semis for England and Bruno Guimaraes starring for Brazil.
