England, France prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup on Saturday when they face each other in the dreaded third-place play-off in...
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Scaloni faces De la Fuente in WC final
Spain swept aside France, Argentina scrambled past England and the World Cup (WC) final has been handed a scriptwriter’s dream: European champions against world and...
France’s golden generation left heartbroken as Zidane era beckons
France’s World Cup semi-final exit left one of the country’s most gifted generations grappling with yet another heartbreak, but a new era beckons, with Zinedine...
Tuchel under fire
Thomas Tuchel was hailed as England’s best chance to win the World Cup but after another failure the German has faced a barrage of criticism...
‘Messi effect’ a dream for MLS after World Cup, says Garber
Major League Soccer (MLS) is counting on a blend of home-grown talent and global superstars to keep the momentum going after the World Cup, with...
Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday
US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House said, saving his first appearance at the tournament...
How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d’Or race?
When Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday’s World Cup final, the thought of lifting the famous trophy will be the only thing on the players’...
A look back at FIFA World cup finals
From Uruguay’s triumph in the inaugural FIFA World Cup final in 1930 to Argentina’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over France in 2022, the World Cup...
In a Patagonia town with an 85-foot Messi statue
In a town in Patagonia boasting a new 85-foot (26-metre) statue of soccer great Lionel Messi, joyful Argentines celebrated their country’s advance to the World...
Messi magic sends Argentina into WC final
Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup (WC) semi-final on Wednesday to keep his team on track for...