How Argentina turned the World Cup final dirty with shoves, skulduggery and squealing
If you were hoping to finish this World Cup with a free-flowing game full of great football, endless…
The sadness of Lionel Messi’s last tango
Lionel Messi found himself surrounded. Tens of thousands of fans looked down on him at MetLife. Billions were…
Trump booed by World Cup final crowd, takes part in trophy presentation
United States President Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans at Sunday’s World Cup final alongside FIFA president…
How Spain won the World Cup and why Lionel Messi’s Argentina finished up furious
Spain won their first World Cup in extra time in 2010 and they did the same on Sunday…
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show & Closing Ceremony
Spain and Argentina play for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title Sunday, and for the first time in…
Lionel Messi Tells Tom Brady ‘Insane’ Story Behind Viral Lamine Yamal Baby Photoshoot
If your first thought when seeing the now-viral photo of Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal as an infant…
Lionel Messi talks about ‘crazy’ Lamine Yamal baby photos before they meet in World Cup final
You may now be familiar with the absolutely remarkable story of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal’s first meeting.…
World Cup final on track to be most expensive sporting event ever
When FIFA first put tickets on sale for the 2026 World Cup final, its prices left fans aghast.…
England’s problem at major tournaments? They’re still just too English
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. When Thomas Tuchel was…
How Messi genius, and England negativity, transformed a World Cup semi-final in 40 mad minutes
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app For England, it is…
Thomas Tuchel is guilty of orchestrating England’s craven World Cup demise
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app The logic of the…
Lionel Messi sets up stunning World Cup comeback to put Argentina in final, did Tuchel cause England collapse?
Lionel Messi and Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday after they scored twice…