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The Guardian Football‘Leo has surpassed Diego’: after two decades Argentina embraces Messi
The little maestro has hitherto lived in the shadow of Maradona who has for so long coloured the soul and defined the passion of football in Argentina It is time to consign Diego Maradona’s Hand of God to a museum piece. For 40 years that moment and Maradona’s unforgettable “goal of the century” coloured the soul and passion of Argentinian football. Today things are very different, and the main reason is Lionel Messi. By asserting himself over the memory of Maradona , Messi is establishing a new Argentina. An impressive 2–1 semi-final victory over England showcased a revitalised Argentina who go into Sunday’s final against Spain relying on a simple, powerful weapon: excellent football. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballSmoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale
Wildfires, transport issues and the appearance of the president could overshadow the final for a city that has embraced the tournament The thick smoke that has engulfed New York and much of the eastern seaboard over the past few days has drawn wry smiles in Dallas and Los Angeles, where locals will watch on with a sense of schadenfreude when the World Cup final takes place in the New York New Jersey Stadium (usually known as the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey) on Sunday. The Dallas and Los Angeles stadiums, which were passed over when Fifa awarded the final in February 2024, are more impressive venues without the same climatic risks as New York, which was chosen because of its global appeal and favourable timezone for European television audiences. Continue reading...
ESPNWorld Cup winners to receive championship rings
The winners of the World Cup will be awarded championship rings in addition to the traditional trophy and gold medals.
ESPNWorld Cup Daily: World Cup winners (and fans!) to ...
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we enter the final weekend of the 2026 World Cup.
ESPNJust tuning in for World Cup final? Let's catch yo...
For those who are just tuning in, here are the highlights of the World Cup so far, from Lionel Messi heroics and underdog upsets to brave USMNT performances.
The Guardian FootballGod’s will? Destiny? Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, that photo and the World Cup final
The boy in the baby bath has unbelievably become the successor to Messi at Barcelona and now, maybe, on the world stage too “Maybe Lionel Messi has picked up lots of babies, maybe it’s chance, but for those of us who have faith, who believe in something beyond, ‘chance’ is God’s pseudonym when he doesn’t want to sign his name,” Luis de la Fuente says. “In life, everything happens for a reason. Sometimes it’s true that the circle isn’t closed, but in my view there’s something else, something … I don’t know, mystical, spiritual.” Contemplate the scene, gaze upon the image of this World Cup, and you may be inclined to agree with Spain’s coach, to reach out and touch faith. How else to comprehend this? You will have seen the picture and will certainly see it again, and still it won’t make sense. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live
⚽ Latest news before Sunday’s World Cup 2026 final ⚽ Football Daily | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail us Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his government said Friday. Sanchez, a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump – who also plans to attend Sunday’s final in New Jersey – will then travel to Algeria for an official visit. AFP Continue reading...
BBC SportAre Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
BBC Sport'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and England.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup final, the Tour de France and Open golf – follow with us
Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...
ESPNMessi to critics: Nothing was handed to Argentina
Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina's detractors: "Nothing was handed to us."
BBC SportKeep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromance
A tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments As a Japanese supporter exclaimed to a television camera, “Texas is good, everything is big”, we knew the World Cup had started. In those early euphoric moments, seeing the palpable joy when everything is still possible, it seemed Japan fans were the MVPs of memes. They came in their thousands, dressed in sombreros and Mario outfits, tossed into the air like confetti and line dancing with the Dutch. Then the heartbreak arrived . Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballGenuine hope may have been fleeting for England. But it was still life-affirming | Max Rushden
Two minutes and 55 seconds. That’s how long I really had hope of reaching the World Cup final. And it didn’t kill me In her book Hope in the Dark the author Rebecca Solnit examines if it is possible to have hope when you consider all of human suffering. She quotes the Bulgarian writer Maria Popova: “Critical thinking without hope is cynicism, but hope without critical thinking is naivety.” By all accounts it is a compelling argument for hope as a catalyst for social change. Meanwhile, Graham Burrell wrote: “It is the hope that kills you” following Lincoln City’s 2-1 home defeat to Wigan in 2024. “I feel perhaps our playoff push was finally killed off yesterday.” Continue reading...
ESPNTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal accelerate Rogers t...
The Pedro Porro-Lamine Yamal partnership has been a boon for Spain at this World Cup, and Barça want to reunite the pair. Transfer Talk has the latest.
ESPNTuchel's retreat set up England's World Cup exit a...
Just 10 days ago, Thomas Tuchel was being hailed as a tactical genius. England's semifinal capitulation, however, has the spotlight firmly on the Three Lions boss.
ESPNAfter globetrotting with USWNT, PSG and more, Lind...
Lindsey Heaps and her family speak to ESPN about her path to the USWNT, to France, and back to Colorado with new NWSL team Denver Summit FC.
BBC SportFive reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit
Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.
