…star, Kévin Diaz has criticized Kylian Mbappe following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He has drawn a comparison between the Real Madrid superstar and NBA star James Harden. During his appearance on After Foot, Diaz noted that while Mbappe has consistently performed well individually, his t…
…period after suffering a back injury while on international duty with France at the FIFA World Cup. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, the 25-year-old centre-back had been managing the problem for several weeks before the tournament but aggravated the injury during France’s semi-final defeat to Spain, where he was f…
CAF president hails Africa's outstanding performances at 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has hailed the performances of Africa's national teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the continent's campaign as a landmark achievement that reflects the continued rise and growing competitiveness of…
…coach Roberto Ayala was caught on camera punching Spain star Dani Olmo during the 2026 World Cup finalThe incident sparked widespread attention after footage of the altercation circulated online following the high-stakes matchAyala has since released a statement addressing what happened between him and the Barcelona mi…
…Garcia, who is expected to leave the role following Belgium's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.While contracts are yet to be signed, all parties have reached a full agreement, with the official announcement expected once the final paperwork is completed.Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development,…
…year's tournament will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The four semi-finalists will qualify automatically, while one additional team will secure a place through the intercontinental play-offs.
…is expected to lead France in the 2027 UEFA Nations League, Euro 2028, and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Zidane, 54, has been without a coaching role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 after a second spell in charge of the Spanish giants. During his time at Madrid, he won three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles betwee…
…Taylor refereed at four major international tournaments, specifically the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, and the 2020 and 2024 European Championships, taking charge of 163 international matches in total. His final match was a World Cup round of 16 tie between Portugal and Spain earlier this month, and he stated that the tim…
FIFA confirmed that Leandro Paredes faced no disciplinary action following the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and SpainParedes was initially reported to have been sent off by referee Slavko Vinčić for appearing to push Gavi by the throatThe red card was removed from the official match record shortly after the g…
…Vinicius Jr has unveiled a striking new look following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Brazilian news outlet TMC, the 26-year-old forward recently underwent a chin harmonisation procedure at a dermatology clinic in Goiânia soon after returning from a holiday in Europe. Chin harmonisation (or chi…
It will take time for this wound to heal - Lionel Messi breaks silence after Argentina World Cup final loss Lionel Messi has broken his silence after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Argentina captain admitted the defeat brought him "immense pain," acknowledging that it would take time…
…and never called on the Inter Milan captainArgentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with three substitutions forced by injuries and a red cardScaloni replaced injured centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero, while Marcos Senesi came on for Julian Alvarez during the match Find it fast wit…
FIFA officially recognised a World Cup 2026 squad as the most defensively disciplined side in the tournament's historyThe country conceded the fewest goals than any team in any previous World Cup edition, which made the defensive achievement even more remarkableA young man on X responded to FIFA's announcement, pointin…
A viral post claimed the fireworks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final were pre-set in Argentina's colours, despite Spain winning the trophyThe post, shared by human rights advocate Zara Quinn, gathered over 5.2 million views within hours of being published on July 20, 2026The claim has reignited debate about whether the…
…remains sidelined until next year after sustaining a serious knee injury during the World Cup. To bolster their attack, Emery previously swooped for Freiburg's Swiss winger Johan Manzambi in a £50 million transfer that stands as Villa's new record fee. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 3:51 PM | Share this Story
…Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in April after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time. Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini and ex-midfielder Andrea Pirlo are also among the candidates being considered for the position.The reports come after it was previously revealed that Gua…
Spain went through the entire 2026 World Cup without losing a match, surpassing a long-standing international football recordThe record Spain broke had been held by Italy, whose unbeaten run of 37 games stood as one of football's most celebrated streaksArgentina, despite losing the final, still hold a separate World Cu…
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal Enzo Fernandez was sent off during the final as Argentina's hopes of retaining the title collapsed Despite lifting the trophy on the pitch, FIFA regulations require Spain to return the original before leaving the stadium t…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents Spanish players with their FIFA World Cup winners' rings (Video) FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered the inaugural Super Bowl-style gold rings to World Cup champions Spain shortly after their dramatic final win against Argentina. Spain claimed a 1-0 win over Lionel Messi's…
…met Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, and his children during the FIFA Club World Cup final. A video from IShowSpeed's livestream showed Seyi Tinubu, dressed in a Spain jersey, seated in the luxury box/VIP section of the stadium alongside his children and other family members. During the livestream, a yet-to-b…
Lamine Yamal makes history as first player under-20 to win UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup Spain superstar Lamine Yamal has etched his name into football history after becoming the first player under the age of 20 to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona star ,19, achieved the miles…
US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina. Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump basked in the attention at the…
…have become the first nation in football history to simultaneously hold the FIFA Men’s World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup titles. FIFA announced the milestone in a post on its official X handle on Sunday following Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York. Celebrating the achieve…
A Ferran Torres strike deep into extra-time secured Spain a second World Cup crown, as they overcame Argentina 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Sunday. The European champions had created the best opportunities against the 2022 champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off…
…capped Spain's title-winning campaign by being named the best player of the 2026 FIFA World CupLa Roja dominated the post-tournament awards after Unai Simón and Pau Cubarsí also received major FIFA honoursSpain ended the competition with a historic World Cup triumph and several tournament recordsFind it fast with our n…