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World Cup 2026

President Donald Trump speaks

IOC declines to investigate Infantino over Trump interference claims

The International Olympic Committee will not investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino over allegations that he breached Olympic rules on political neutrality in his dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump. Human rights group FairSquare submitted …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks on

Zlatan Ibrahimovic couldn’t hide his fear on his way to the World Cup Final

Contrary to popular belief, there is at least one thing that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is afraid of. While on their way to Sunday’s 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Ibrahimovic and the …

Cristian Romero walking past Donald Trump

Argentina’s Cristian Romero appeared to snub Donald Trump during World Cup ceremony

Cristian “Cuti” Romero does not appear to be a fan of Donald Trump. Argentina lost a 1-0 extra-time heartbreaker to Spain in Sunday’s final of the 2026 World Cup. After the match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., …

Argentina players with their backs turned on Spain during World Cup trophy presentation

Argentina pulled a disrespectful move on Spain after losing World Cup final

Argentina appeared to be sore losers after their listless effort against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. La Furia Roja outclassed La Albiceleste in a 1-0 Spanish victory that was not as close as the final score suggested. Spain held …

Lionel Messi crying

Lionel Messi was crying after losing in World Cup final

Lionel Messi was in tears after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday. The 39-year-old was playing in his sixth World Cup, which is the most ever for a male player. …

George Kittle looking on

George Kittle sends another message to NFL while attending World Cup final

George Kittle pleaded his grass-related case one last time before the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on U.S. soil. The San Francisco 49ers tight end attended Sunday’s championship match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East …

Wayne Rooney halftime analysis

Wayne Rooney had a brutally honest reaction to the World Cup halftime show

Soccer legend Wayne Rooney was not in the mood to pull punches when discussing the FIFA World Cup Final’s halftime show on Sunday. For the first time, FIFA staged a halftime show during the Spain-Argentina final, clearly inspired by the annual …

Harry Kane in an England kit

Harry Kane had a heartbreaking quote after England’s loss to Argentina

Perhaps words can’t really capture the pain England players and supporters felt after the side’s 2-1 loss to Argentina in a FIFA World Cup semifinal match on Wednesday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. But England star Harry …

Josh Hart wearing a headband

Josh Hart had a perfect comparison after Argentina’s latest World Cup comeback

After Lionel Messi and Argentina knocked off England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals, New York Knicks star Josh Hart took to X with a neat comparison. Hart had a simple reaction, and in turn, essentially compared Argentina to the Knicks. Argentina = …

The FIFA World Cup trophy

World Cup final sets staggering ticket price record

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is now set after Argentina defeated England in a 2-1 comeback victory on Wednesday in Atlanta, Ga. Lionel Messi and Argentina will face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, …

Lionel Messi in his Argentina uniform

Lionel Messi tied Pele with remarkable feat in Argentina’s comeback over England

Lionel Messi and Argentina are headed back to the World Cup final after a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England on Wednesday in Atlanta, Ga. England took a 1-0 lead, but Argentina scored two goals in a span of 10 minutes, with Messi recording an …

Matt Freese makes emotional admission about World Cup blunder

Team USA’s FIFA World Cup run came to a crushing end with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. Team USA was trailing 2-1 before goalie Matt Freese committed a blunder that will stick with him for a long time. Belgium finds a third …

Folarin Balogun at a press conference

Folarin Balogun addresses Donald Trump’s involvement with World Cup red card

Team USA star Folarin Balogun became a household name with strong play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, Balogun was involved in controversy. He received a red card and a one-game suspension, although FIFA decided to suspend the one-game ban, …

Erling Haaland looking on

Erling Haaland sends parting message to the U.S. after his World Cup exit

Erling Haaland’s eventful World Cup run in the United States has come to an end. Norway’s top striker won the hearts of several American fans throughout his team’s resounding run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Following …

England ball off wire

FIFA respond to controversy over England’s questionable goal

FIFA have responded to claims that England’s first goal of Saturday’s FIFA World Cup quarterfinal should not have counted. Norway was furious after England keeper Jordan Pickford’s goal kick appeared to strike the wire over the …

A goal kick during England-Norway World Cup match suspected of hitting a SkyCam wire.

England-Norway World Cup match marred by SkyCam wire controversy

The NFL’s SkyCam wire controversies have made their way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England trailed Norway 1-0 late in the first half of their quarterfinal match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. English star Jude Bellingham tied the …

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