FIFA World Cup 2026
Why Argentina must match Scotland’s grit to break unstoppable Spain
As Argentina prepares to defend their crown in the upcoming World Cup final against a formidable Spanish side, Lionel Scaloni’s men might find tactical inspiration from the most unlikely of sources: Scotland.
Stopping Yamal will be biggest challenge in final: Scaloni
Spain's star player Lamine Yamal. He will undoubtedly pose a major threat against Argentina. Stopping him will be a big challenge for La Albiceleste. That is what coach Lionel Scaloni has said.
Deschamps eyes winning farewell despite France's 'meaningless' third-place playoff
France head coach Didier Deschamps is set to bring the curtain down on his national team tenure in Saturday's FIFA World Cup third-place playoff against England, insisting his side will chase victory despite admitting neither team wanted to play the match.
Scaloni slams FIFA scheduling before World Cup final
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has voiced frustration over FIFA's scheduling and mandatory media commitments ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, saying the defending champions were denied valuable recovery time before their showdown with Spain.
No room for leniency: Spain boss warns referee before World Cup Final
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has called for strict enforcement of the rules in Monday's FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, saying the referee must not allow any room for leniency in one of football's biggest occasions.
We will do everything to stop him: Messi targets Yamal before Final
Lionel Messi has pledged to do "everything possible" to stop Lamine Yamal when Argentina face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, while hailing the teenage sensation as one of the world's finest footballers.
Can the Albiceleste outlast the Spanish Armada?
The sky over world football has room for only one more storm. On one side stands defending champion Argentina, built on nerve, improvisation and the genius of Lionel Messi. On the other stands European champion Spain, an assembly line of possession football that has barely allowed opponents to breathe. Sunday's final at New York New Jersey Stadium is no ordinary title match — it is a collision of two footballing philosophies chasing the same trophy.
From classroom to World Cup Final: Scaloni takes on his former coach
While the spotlight ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has largely been on Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, another compelling battle is set to unfold on the touchline as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni faces his former mentor, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente.
Messi vs. Yamal on the grandest stage: Ultimate preview, predictions, and key battles for World Cup final
The ultimate prize in football will be decided this Sunday at MetLife Stadium when Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup final. This blockbuster matchup pits the champions of Europe against the champions of South America, highlighted by a legendary storyline: 39-year-old Lionel Messi going head-to-head with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, who is widely seen as the heir to Messi's legacy at Barcelona.
FIFA defends MetLife pitch for World Cup Final despite criticism
As Spain and Argentina prepare to clash for football’s ultimate prize at MetLife Stadium this Sunday, the venue's temporary grass playing surface is under intense focus following a wave of early-tournament criticism. Despite initial backlash from high-profile players and managers, FIFA officials express absolute confidence that the pitch is now in peak condition and will not disrupt the showcase finale.