The first finalist in the 2026 World Cup represents a country—Spain—that Donald Trump doesn’t look favorably upon: this could lead to some awkward moments in New York.
The event in New York on Sunday, July 19, will also feature Laura Pausini as the opening act, selected alongside Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger.
Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro shut down a French team that never really got into the game, preventing it from reaching its third consecutive World Cup final—a spot that Spain will now claim.
In Dallas, the long shadow cast by Balogun’s rescinded suspension seems far from over: Infantino, who was highly controversial, was spotted during the France-Spain match.
A comment made in the moments leading up to the penalty kick that gave Spain the lead over France has drawn mockery from internet users directed at Stefano Bizzotto.
An incredible lapse by the defender—who also played for Roma—put France in a tough spot against Spain as they sought to reach the final.
Lele Adani will be the second commentator for the 2026 World Cup final on Rai
The first finalist will certainly be a European team: the matchup is between the champions from the 1998 and 2018 editions and the 2010 tournament winners.
The atmosphere on the eve of the first semifinal was decidedly tense following Mariano Rajoy’s remarks about the French national team.
The words Mariano Rajoy chose to comment on Didier Deschamps’ lineup were absurd.
Throughout his long career, La Pulce has never faced the English national team. He will do so 40 years after the “Mano de Dios.”
In this edition of the World Cup as well, the national teams from Europe proved they are in a league of their own.
The rivalry between the two national teams is well known and extends even beyond the field: the match is shaping up to be a very intense one.
The rivalry between the two national teams is well known and extends even beyond the field: the match is shaping up to be a very intense one.
Recent statements by the head of world soccer have created yet another major rift among fans.
“Thank you, Leo, for your precious gift and for your love! I love you, my friend.”
“Thank you, Leo, for your precious gift and for your love! I love you, my friend.”
According to the International Federation, the sensor inside the ball did not detect any “spike in the ball’s heart rate.”
According to the International Federation, the sensor inside the ball did not detect any “spike in the ball’s heart rate.”
According to the International Federation, the sensor inside the ball did not detect any “spike in the ball’s heart rate.”
Another incident during the Argentina-Switzerland match. The second yellow card shown to the Swiss forward is causing a stir.
La Pulce was nonetheless instrumental in the play that led to the Albiceleste’s first goal by Mac Allister.
La Pulce was, however, instrumental in the play that led to the Albiceleste’s first goal by Mac Allister.
Last-minute victory for the Albiceleste (3-1). The Swiss were down to ten men after Emobolo was sent off. No goals for Messi.
A replay sparks protests from Norway after the game: the ball that Bellingham turned into England’s equalizer appears to have been deflected by a cable.
After Schjelderup opened the scoring, Jude Bellingham’s two goals proved decisive, but England needed extra time to defeat Norway.
The French referee, who officiated the Bosnia-Italy match, is under scrutiny over the Norwegian goal.
As soon as the whistle blew to start the Norway-England match, a long-standing soccer statistic was broken—with Jordan Pickford at the center of it all.
Antonio Rattin, captain of Argentina at the 1966 World Cup, refused to leave the field during the match against England—an incident that rewrote history.
More weather-related problems at the 2026 World Cup: this time, after lightning strikes, extreme heat is throwing England’s match into doubt.
