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Spain and Argentina play for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title Sunday, and for the first time in World Cup final history, halftime comes with its own show. When Is the World Cup Final Halftime Show? Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium. Organizers say the halftime show is expected to begin at approximately 3:45 p.m. ET, although the exact time will […]

This third-place game has a dirty little secret: it's the most entertaining game, by far, in the entire World Cup. Nobody parks the bus. Nobody plays scared. Two exhausted, heartbroken teams show up, shrug and just play. Saturday in Miami gave us a spectacle for the ages. England beat France, 6-4, in a 10-goal circus that felt less like a bronze-medal match and more like a pickup run where both […]

Following the World Cup third-place match between England and France, Kylian Mbappé and England coach Thomas Tuchel shared a postgame hug – a heartwarming gesture after the Three Lions took home bronze after a 6-4 win. It was a reunion of sorts for the duo, as Tuchel managed Mbappé for two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain from 2018-20. Together, the pair also accounted for two Ligue 1 trophies. While Tuchel was […]

As the world focuses on Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in the World Cup final, expect a match defined by contrasting mentalities and tactics between the two sides. The battle for possession will likely dictate the outcome of the final and FOX Sports' Alexi Lalas doubts Argentina can disrupt Spain's rhythm and possession-heavy style of play. "I don't think Spain is going to get caught up in the knife fight […]

On the eve of the World Cup final against Spain, Argentina captain Lionel Messi shared a message with his teammates, coaching staff, and supporters. On his official Instagram account, Messi reflected on his years with the national team and the bond formed within the squad leading up to Sunday's championship match. "The most beautiful thing about all these years was never just the titles, but the entire journey," Messi wrote. […]

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This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The 2026 FIFA World Cup couldn't wrap up in a better way. The top teams in FIFA's ranking battle for the trophy on Sunday. Spain and Argentina meet in a dream final: Euro champions, Copa América champions, legend vs. […]

Kylian Mbappé has solidified his place in soccer history by becoming the top scorer in World Cup history, moving ahead of Lionel Messi just one day before the final between Argentina and Spain. However, the French superstar made it clear that individual milestones offer little comfort when compared to missing out on the ultimate team prize. "The World Cup, it elevates you to certain levels… I would have preferred not […]

Santiago Bartolome has been dreaming about traveling to see his beloved Argentina play in soccer’s World Cup since he was a little boy. But he never envisioned anything quite like this. Thanks in large part to a chance meeting with Jameis Winston, Bartolome’s plan to simply drive across the country to share the World Cup experience with fellow Argentinians turned into the experience of a lifetime. He’s become a viral […]