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Years of planning power Spain into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final showdown

Winning the Nations League in 2023 and the European Championship in 2024 set the foundation for the success Spain has achieved over the past several weeks

West Bengal govt announces World Cup final live screening across districts

Similar arrangements for live screenings on large screens at important locations across districts will also be made for football enthusiasts, the official said

Fifa expects World Cup final to proceed despite wildfire smoke from Canada

Fifa will not shift Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina despite wildfire smoke affecting the New York area, with officials expecting air quality to improve before kick-off

Can Kylian Mbappe catch Leo Messi? Golden Boot battle goes down to the wire

What initially looked like a straight shootout has now evolved into a fascinating contest involving goals, assists and even minutes played.

Who is Slavko Vincic? The man tasked to officiate the ARG vs ESP WC final

At 46, Vincic has reached the pinnacle of refereeing, becoming the first Slovenian official to take charge of a FIFA World Cup final

Full circle moment: How internet is reacting before Messi vs Yamal WC clash

The Messi and Yamal photo from 2007 has taken over social media as both players gear up to represent respective countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Messi's magic on the biggest stage leaves little room for the GOAT debate

The remarkable thing about Lionel Messi is no longer that he can produce moments of magic. It is that the football world has come to expect them even when logic suggests otherwise.

World Cup final's 20-minute half-time show: Will it disrupt match flow?

Fifa plans an 11-minute half-time show at MetLife Stadium, raising concerns over player readiness, lost momentum and restarting the Spain-Argentina final at 12:30 am IST on July 20.

Are broadcasters bound to show Infantino? Inside Fifa's TV power, economics

Broadcasters are not explicitly ordered to show the Fifa president, but a compulsory global feed, dignitary-shot rules and Fifa's stake in its producer keep Gianni Infantino on screens worldwide

The photo that foretold it: Yamal faces Messi, who 'baptised' him, in final

Almost 19 years ago, Messi quite literally held Yamal in his arms. Now, fate has brought them together with the biggest prize in football at stake.

Messi scripts late miracle as Argentina shatter England's World Cup dream

Anthony Gordon put England within sight of their first World Cup final since 1966, but Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late as Argentina's control and Messi's creativity turned semifinal

Will Fifa punish Argentina before Spain final over Falklands banner?

Argentina could face a fine after players displayed a Falklands banner, but precedent suggests bans before the Spain final are unlikely unless Fifa treats the repeat offence as aggravated

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi overtakes Mbappe in golden boot race

With eight goals and four assists, Messi now leads the Golden Boot race, edging France captain Kylian Mbappe, who also has eight goals but only three assists.

England vs Argentina HIGHLIGHTS FIFA World Cup SF: Messi inspires ARG to the final with late 2-1 win

Goals from Fernandez and Martinez hand Argentina a late 2-1 victory against England to set a final date with Spain.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's rollercoaster road to the semi-final

Lionel Scaloni's side has combined moments of brilliance with remarkable resilience, reaching another World Cup semifinal where England now awaits.

FIFA World Cup 2026: England's tricky road to their 4th semi-final

England's toughest test yet came in Miami against a fearless Norway side led by Erling Haaland.

World Cup SF: Argentina vs England preview, prediction, head-to-head, stats

While Argentina are chasing their second successive final appearance, the English side will be hoping for their first participation in the title decider since lifting the trophy back in 1966

Spain dismantle France in semis to reach first World Cup final since 2010

Rodri controlled midfield, Lamine Yamal forced the breakthrough and Pedro Porro finished a flowing move as Spain neutralised France's star-studded attack in a commanding 2-0 semifinal win

France vs Spain HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC S/F: Spain crush France to reach World Cup final after 16 years

France vs Spain HIGHLIGHTS: Spain, with the help of goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, beat France 2-0 to deny Les Blues a third straight World Cup final appearance

FIFA World Cup 2026: European champion Spain's road to the semi-finals

Luis de la Fuente's side has grown stronger with every match in North America, combining defensive solidity with timely attacking contributions from across the squad.