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FIFA to review controversial World Cup hydration breaks after final, says Wenger

Published on Jul 19, 2026 04:16 IST

England's players huddle during a hydration break.

France turn to Zinedine Zidane as Didier Deschamps' 14-year reign ends

Didier Deschamps jokes with Zinedine Zidane on March 23, 1999.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 04:07 IST

Messi sends one last message before World Cup final, it's impossible to ignore

Lionel Messi had an emotional message for fans.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 05:44 IST

Shearer blasts FIFA's ‘player welfare’ claims with scathing rant: ‘Nonsense’

Alan Shearer slammed FIFA.

Published on Jul 19, 2026 02:47 IST

Lionel Messi amazed as life comes full circle vs Lamine Yamal in World Cup final

20-year-old soccer star Lionel Messi bathes baby Lamine Yamal.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 02:43 IST

Nadal fires up Spain with heartfelt World Cup final message before Messi clash

Rafael Nadal backed Spain ahead of the World Cup final.

Published on Jul 19, 2026 01:55 IST

Mbappe eclipses Messi, but admits he would swap record for a WC final place

Kylian Mbappe walks off the pitch after the World Cup third-place playoff match.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 04:31 IST

England beat France in 10-goal thriller to earn bronze

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026 England players celebrate on the podium after winning the Bronze Final (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 01:24 IST

Michael Olise sets new World Cup assists record, overtakes Pele

Michael Olise provided two assists against England to break the World Cup record.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 01:04 IST

Messi held a baby Yamal in his arms 17 years ago, now he stands across him in WC

Argentina and Spain will face each other in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 24:58 IST

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

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

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 23:33 IST

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

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

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 23:29 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 18, 2026 21:30 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

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 01:14 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.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 18:38 IST

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

Lionel Messi will be playing his third World Cup final.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 17:35 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 17:28 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 15:33 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 15:29 IST

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

Wayne Rooney has made his position clear.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 12:15 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.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:51 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.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:30 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.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:22 IST

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

Kylian Mbappe for France and Harry Kane for England.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 15:34 IST

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

Novak Djokovic had an interesting question for Lionel Messi.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 07:32 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.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 06:10 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.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 04:11 IST

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

Didier Deschamps speaks during a news conference.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:18 IST

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

Andrew Giuliani defended Argentine players.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:15 IST

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

Shakira will perform at the halftime show.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 02:05 IST

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