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Mbappe's historic brace not enough as Saka's hat-trick seals England's bronze

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 05:03 am IST

Bukayo Saka scored the hat-trick for England in the bronze medal match.(AP)

Mbappe surpasses Messi to become FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer

Kylian Mbappe is the leading goal-scorer in World Cup history.(AP)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 04:59 am IST

A final dance for Argentina and Spain

Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026 (L); and Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (AFP)

Published on Jul 19, 2026 03:00 am IST

France vs England: Mbappe scripts WC history but ENG win 6-4 to finish 3rd

France vs England Live Score, FIFA World Cup: Follow Latest Updates(REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 05:04 am IST

‘Shutting Messi down completely impossible’: Iniesta warns Spain ahead of final

Andres Iniesta has a warning for Spain regarding Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup final.(AFP and Reuters Images)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 12:08 am IST

'I already completed football in Qatar': Lionel Messi sums up his legacy

Lionel Messi will be playing his third World Cup final.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 11:05 pm IST

Germany needs total rebuild for World Cup success: Oliver Kahn

Germany at the World Cup at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 29, 2026. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 10:58 pm IST

Messi versus Spain in an ultimate battle of the familiar

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the semi-final victory against France as they advance to the World Cup final (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 09:03 pm IST

Spain are proof their system is still humming

Spain coach Luis De La Fuente and players during a hydration break in the semi-final against France at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Rooney wants Thomas Tuchel to stay but only if Pep Guardiola can’t be hired

Wayne Rooney has made his position clear. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 05:45 pm IST

Medieval battles to anime action: FIFA World Cup’s oddly irresistible AI slop

Viral AI clips gave the FIFA World Cup a cinematic twist with anime action, medieval battles and fantasy scenes.(X)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 02:21 pm IST

Gianni Infantino calls World Cup 2026 mankind's greatest cultural event

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 02:00 pm IST

Gianni Infantino faces FIFA election threat as UEFA backs surprise rival: Report

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been criticised for his relationship with Donald Trump.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 01:52 pm IST

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

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

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 09:04 pm IST

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

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