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Spain secured their first world title since 2010 in a historic final that drew over 60 million viewers in the U.S. alone.

For the first time, World Cup winners and fans will receive bespoke championship rings in a move mirroring North American sports traditions.

FIFA breaks tradition by introducing championship rings for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, where President Donald Trump is set to present the trophy.

FIFA has appointed Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić to referee the World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. Vinčić becomes only the 23rd person in history to officiate the tournament's showpiece event.

Argentina and Spain will meet in the 2026 World Cup final, pitting Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal in their first professional match against each other.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham was involved in a physical altercation with Valentin Barco after a semi-final defeat to Argentina. The incident follows a match marked by tactical shifts and political provocations.

Argentina risk disciplinary action after players displayed a political banner claiming the Falkland Islands following their semi-final victory over England.

Argentina overcame a late deficit to defeat England 2-1 and secure a place in the 2026 World Cup final.

For the first time, the world's four highest-ranked nations have advanced to the World Cup semifinals, setting the stage for a historic clash of champions.

The reigning world champions face Switzerland in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals at Kansas City Stadium.

Argentina narrowly avoided an upset against Cape Verde while Egypt secured its first-ever knockout-round victory. Colombia also progressed following a 1-0 win over Ghana.

Argentina narrowly avoided an upset in extra time to advance to the Round of 16 against Egypt. Lionel Messi became the first man to score 20 career World Cup goals.

Defending champions Argentina survived a scare against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, securing a 3-2 victory in extra time to advance to the Round of 16.

Argentina advances to the Round of 16 after Lionel Messi became the first male player to score 20 World Cup goals during a victory over Cape Verde.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features an expanded knockout stage with 32 teams, beginning with a matchup between South Africa and Canada.

Lionel Messi extends his scoring record in Argentina's win over Jordan, while England tops Group L and Scotland exits the tournament.

Argentina's Lionel Messi has taken an early lead in the goalscoring charts after a dominant start to the tournament. He is currently pursued by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

With a population of around 525,000, Cape Verde has made history as the smallest country to advance to the World Cup round of 32. The Blue Sharks now prepare for a match against Argentina and Lionel Messi.