Trump queries Tuchel’s tactics in England’s semifinal heartbreak against Argentina
“They took their best player, and they put him on defence,” Trump said, referring to England striker Harry Kane. Read More
‘That’s crazy’: Messi reflects on iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal
Lionel Messi described the viral photo of himself holding baby Lamine Yamal as “crazy” ahead of their World Cup final meeting. Messi praised the Spain star as one of the…
World Cup 2026 sticker swap draws thousands for Guinness World Record attempt
Thousands of football fans gathered in Mexico City’s Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. The Panini event brought together collectors of…
Sánchez to attend Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New York without his wife
Pedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. After the match, the prime minister will…
When Messi met Yamal: The master and apprentice story behind the World Cup final
In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain…
Rajoy repeats column after World Cup win over France and stands by controversial remark
The former president has published a new column in ‘El Debate’ after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting…
Thieves try to break into Lamine Yamal’s home in Barcelona during France match
Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police arrived. Read More
Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy: French World Cup team is playing ‘without Frenchmen’
Rajoy’s comment, an apparent reference to the fact that the French men’s World Cup squad includes people who either have immigrant backgrounds or hail from former French colonies, sparked widespread…
Spain spoil Bastille Day party by beating France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina. Read More
Hundreds of Peruvians name child ‘Haaland’ as World Cup reaches registry offices
Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker’s surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country’s favourite football names. Read More