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Why FIFA keeps the third-place match even when England and France reject it

Published on Jul 18, 2026 01:00 pm IST

Kylian Mbappe for France and Harry Kane for England.(AFP, Reuters)

Messi's answer to Djokovic ‘pressure’ question says everything about Argentina

Novak Djokovic had an interesting question for Lionel Messi.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 01:02 pm IST

Donald Trump lauds Lionel Messi, says Thomas Tuchel misused Harry Kane

President Donald Trump listens as FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a reception.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 11:40 am IST

Trump recalls Infantino talk behind Balogun's controversial red card reversal

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino speak at a FIFA reception event.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 09:41 am IST

Deschamps admits France's last WC assignment is a match nobody truly wanted

Didier Deschamps speaks during a news conference.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:48 am IST

Trump's FIFA task force chief defends Argentina after Falklands controversy

Andrew Giuliani defended Argentine players.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:45 am IST

World Cup final halftime show duration revealed as FIFA informs Spain, Argentina

Shakira will perform at the halftime show.(AP Photo/Owen Sweeney)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 07:35 am IST

FIFA makes major World Cup final call as New York chokes on wildfire smoke

The Statue of Liberty is hardly visible as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky, (AP)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:18 am IST

Simon vs Martinez: The battle under the bar

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 10:07 pm IST

Why Argentina never know when they are beaten

Enzo Fernandez #24 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:07 pm IST

Argentina President reveals superstition behind not attending World Cup final

Argentina President Javier Milei trusts superstition over attending the World Cup final from the stadium.(Bloomberg)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 06:46 pm IST

John Terry insists there was never a GOAT debate between Messi and Ronaldo

John Terry claims Lionel Messi was always clear of Cristiano Ronaldo.(Reuters and AFP Images)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 05:27 pm IST

Zlatan tells England to 'look in the mirror' after semifinal loss vs Argentina

The English players were devastated after losing the World Cup semifinal to Argentina.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:42 pm IST

Spain sweat over Yamal's fitness, misses full team training session

Spain's Lamine Yamal is dealing with fitness issues.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 02:22 pm IST

Meet Slavko Vincic, the referee appointed for World Cup final

Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia will officiate in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 01:51 pm IST

FIFA investigates Argentina players after controversial Falklands celebration

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso holds the banner.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 11:57 am IST

Spain are favourites, but Lionel Messi doesn't care

FIFA World Cup: Spain face defending champions Argentina in the final.(AFP)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 10:36 am IST

How Lionel Messi almost played for Spain instead of Argentina

Lionel Messi and Argentina are set to face Spain in the final.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 08:34 am IST

Tuchel lashes out ahead of 3rd place match against France: ‘No one wants to play

Thomas Tuchel said England doesn't want to play the third-place match. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 08:19 am IST

And now, for a final flourish

Lionel Messi (left) and Lamine Yamal on opposite sides make the final a clash of generations. (AFP.)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:00 am IST

Shakira makes bold Lionel Messi claim, earns approval from Antonela Roccuzzo

Shakira hailed Lionel Messi's impact.(X)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 07:24 am IST

Maradona, Messi and the World Cup dream that unites Argentina

Argentina fans wearing t-shirts depicting Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 09:24 pm IST

Destiny brings Messi and Yamal face-to-face again

A photograph shows a mosaic made by Kosovar artist Alkent Pozhegu with grain and seeds, depicting Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) and Spain's Lamine Yamal, in the town of Gjakova. (AFP)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 09:17 pm IST

‘Just like Southgate’ or not? English press tear into Tuchel after 2-1 semi-final defeat

England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts during the semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 06:20 pm IST

Chelsea delete Enzo Fernandez celebration post after massive backlash in England

Enzo Fernandez got the equaliser in the 85th minute of the game.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 06:24 pm IST

Has the Premier League fooled us into overrating England's stars?

The Premier League has a tendency to overhype its players.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 02:29 pm IST

‘Biased FIFA’ allegations: Why Argentina vs England sparked conspiracy

Argentina defeated England to book their ticket for the FIFA World Cup final(AFP)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 02:27 pm IST

26 fouls, 4 cards: Ugly ENG-ARG clash adds political tension to FIFA World Cup

England and Argentina's FIFA World Cup clash added more fuel to the fire(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 12:49 pm IST

Inside Lionel Scaloni's tactical masterclass: How Argentina suffocated England

Lionel Scaloni reached his second-straight World Cup final.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 10:36 am IST

Bellingham caught slapping Argentina's Barco as England star loses cool – Watch

Jude Bellingham was caught on camera, slapping Valentin Barco (image enhanced by ai).(X)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 10:59 am IST

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