Also known as: 2026 FIFA Football World Cup
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Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners By AFP July 19, 2026 10:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup footbal …
Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winnersCitizen Digital
Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World Cup By AFP July 19, 2026 07:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France's head coach Didier Deschamps walks onto the pitch after losing the 2026 World Cup f …
Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World CupCitizen Digital
… finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final By AFP July 19, 2026 05:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's players pose for a photo with their medals after winning the 2026 World Cup …
England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup finalThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeArgentina's midfielder #11 Giovani Lo Celso (centre) during a training session on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match against Spain, in Morristown, New Jersey, on July 18, 2026. …
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlightThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeArgentina fans cheer ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. …
World Cup final: Spain 0 Argentina 0 at half-timeCitizen Digital
… nlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters By AFP July 18, 2026 08:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Fifa President Gianni Infantino speaks on stage during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup …
Infantino's enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with puntersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAs football fans across the world turn their attention to the 2026 World Cup, we are reminded that every tournament brings champions, heartbreaks and unforgettable underdog stories. …
Football as national therapy in conflict-torn statesCitizen Digital
… By AFP July 17, 2026 09:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup foot …
What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?Citizen Digital
… By AFP July 17, 2026 09:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup foot …
What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?Citizen Digital
… AFP July 17, 2026 05:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso adjusts a banner reading "The Malvinas (Falkland Islands) belong to Argentina," after winning the 2026 World Cup …
Argentina await FIFA decision over displaying World Cup Falklands bannerLionel Messi returned to training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain on July 19. The 39-year-old forward has not yet clarified whether he will continue playing for the national side.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi returned to training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain on July 19. The 39-year-old forward has not yet clarified whether he will continue playing for the national side.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid has lodged a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona, alleging the Catalan club made prohibited contact with Argentina striker Julian Alvarez to encourage him to leave. Alvarez said during the World Cup it would be "the best thing for everyone" for Atletico to let him leave, as Barcelona pursues the transfer.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA opened proceedings into Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain 1–0 after extra time, with several Argentina players and staff confronting Spanish rivals after the match in New York.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's record goalscorer Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, saying his time with the national team is over following Brazil's 2-1 World Cup round-of-16 defeat to Norway. He played only 37 minutes across two matches and scored one penalty.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Competency-Based Education (CBE) system's pioneer cohort is shifting Kenya's education narrative away from narrow academic excellence toward professionalizing and monetizing talent in sports and the arts, treating these pursuits as legitimate sciences rather than extracurricular activities.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Vozinha, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper who starred at the World Cup, is signing for Chilean club Colo Colo, the club announced on July 24, 2026. Vozinha impressed with heroic displays in a goalless draw against Spain and a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina during the tournament.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini said on Thursday that the Italian Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola. Italy has been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team. Zinedine Zidane, 54, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended after France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will announce its new head coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada has provided lessons for African football, with implications for East Africa ahead of the African Cup of Nations.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 48-team 2026 World Cup, held in the US, Canada and Mexico, set a stadium attendance record of 6.81 million spectators across 104 matches and broke previous TV viewership records "many, many times over," according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. FIFA projects record revenues exceeding seven billion euros for 2026, a 56 per cent increase from 2022.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Seismometers across Spain picked up vibrations from fans celebrating Ferran Torres' goal in Spain's World Cup final victory on Sunday, with researchers from the Geosciences Barcelona centre analysing data showing unusual signals in cities including Algeciras, Barcelona, Cadiz and Granada.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rudi Garcia has stepped down as Belgium's head coach after the team lost to Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals. Garcia, who took over in January 2025, led Belgium to Nations League A qualification during his 18-month tenure.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged Spain were the better team after his side lost 1-0 in extra-time to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring for Spain at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball for best player at the 2026 World Cup after leading Spain to a 1-0 victory against Argentina. The 30-year-old Manchester City player, who won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, made his competitive return in May 2024 after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament in September 2024.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and 10-man Argentina went to extra-time after a goalless draw at the MetLife Stadium, with Argentina's Enzo Fernandez sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time. Spain dominated possession and chances but failed to break through.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain won the 2026 World Cup final, defeating holders Argentina 1-0 with an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a second World Cup victory in what was likely his final World Cup appearance.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in the tournament, ahead of Lionel Messi who finished with eight. Mbappe also became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments, one ahead of Messi.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team took a step toward elite nations after edging France 6-4 in a 10-goal thriller to finish third at the 2026 World Cup. Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in Miami, while France's Kylian Mbappe netted twice to become the leading scorer in World Cup history.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 the day before Spain beat France 2-0 in the semi-final, aims to join an elite group of teenage World Cup winners. The 2026 final will see Argentina's Lionel Messi, who will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final, face Spain's young forward.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Didier Deschamps said goodbye to his role as France's head coach on Saturday after 14 years in charge, describing his time with the players as a "truly wonderful adventure." France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup in North America after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain were locked at 0-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with few clear-cut chances created in an opening period dominated by Spain's possession.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 48-team World Cup in 2026 has generated an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 tournament, according to a Sportradar betting expert, indicating that punters have embraced the expanded format despite initial fan skepticism.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
When conflict-affected countries qualify for the World Cup, their participation becomes more than sport—a rare moment of national unity where citizens gather around one flag. DR Congo's return to the 2026 World Cup after 52 years exemplifies this, as the nation uses football as national therapy while managing ongoing conflict in its eastern provinces.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final against Spain after beating England 2-1 in the semi-final, with coach Lionel Scaloni and observers crediting the team's ability to perform well under pressure. The South American nation is pursuing a second consecutive World Cup title.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's players and coaches say the team performs best when facing adversity, a trait evident in their comeback victories through the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA said it is assessing match reports following Argentina players' display of a "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" banner after their 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semi-final, with a British minister calling for the governing body to investigate the incident.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →