A chippy World Cup final between Spain and Argentina got ugly once the final whistle confirmed La Roja as champions. Several La Albiceleste players tried to confront the champions' players on the pitch. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni had to play peacekeeper as he broke up several skirmishes on the pitch...Full Story »

As time ticked on and the shadows continued to overtake the pitch in New Jersey, Argentina kept waiting. Surely, the moment would arrive, right? It always does, right? For the last two World Cups, there was always a Lionel Messi moment of magic, and it always seemed to pop up when Argentina needed it most...Full Story »

Ferran Torres scored the only goal to hand Spain the 2026 World Cup in a remarkably drab final. La Roja were the only side eager to play football on the day, and ran out deserved winners in extra time thanks to the Barcelona forward's heroics. With the victory, they secured back-to-back major trophy wins - and might have ended Leo Messi's Argentina career with a loss...Full Story »

Spain have been crowned world champions for the second time in their history after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium...Full Story »

England’s World Cup journey ended on a high note on the pitch, but the post-match celebrations were marred by an ugly confrontation in the mixed zone. Following the Three Lions' thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, police were forced to intervene during a media session with captain Harry Kane...Full Story »

Declan Rice etched his name into the history books as England secured a third-place finish at the 2026 World Cup with a chaotic 6-4 victory over France. The Arsenal midfielder stepped up to lead the Three Lions in Miami, delivering a masterclass that saw him surpass legendary figures like David Beckham and Harry Kane in the record books...Full Story »

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arguably been the busiest man at the 2026 World Cup, clocking up a staggering mileage that would see him circle the globe more than twice. As the tournament prepares for its grand finale between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey, the full scale of the president’s exhaustive itinerary has been revealed...Full Story »

Neymar has decided to heal the wounds of his international retirement by splashing out on a staggering £17 million ($23m) superyacht. The Brazilian legend, who called time on his Selecao career following their World Cup exit, has followed in the footsteps of fellow icons David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by investing in a luxury vessel...Full Story »

Harry Kane faces a defining summer following England's disappointing exit from the World Cup, but his club future at Bayern Munich is becoming increasingly clear. Despite persistent rumors linking the Three Lions captain with a romantic return to Tottenham or a blockbuster move to Real Madrid, the goal-scoring machine appears settled in Bavaria...Full Story »

For the first time in football history, the winners of the World Cup will be presented with American-style championship rings following the final in New Jersey. FIFA has confirmed that a limited run of these luxury mementos will also be made available to the public, though the staggering price tag has already raised eyebrows across the globe...Full Story »

France's 2026 World Cup journey ended in high-scoring heartbreak and internal friction as Didier Deschamps witnessed a total collapse in their third-place play-off against England. Amidst a frantic 6-4 defeat in Miami, the spotlight shifted from the pitch to the touchline as Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki once again clashed with his veteran manager...Full Story »

David Beckham found himself in the unusual position after being vocally booed by a live audience during a high-profile public appearance. The former England captain found himself in the crosshairs of a frustrated crowd while discussing the upcoming World Cup final between Argentina and Spain...Full Story »

Spain striker Borja Iglesias has injected some humor into the build-up to the 2026 World Cup final by joking that he only intends to shake hands with Donald Trump to avoid ending up in a jail cell. The Celta Vigo forward is part of the La Roja squad preparing to face Argentina at the MetLife Stadium, where the United States President is expected to be part of the official trophy presentation...Full Story »

Lionel Messi and Argentina are readying themselves for a historic World Cup final showdown against Spain, but the defending champions may have a superstitious hurdle to overcome. Rapper Drake has publicly backed the Albiceleste with a massive financial wager, sparking fears among supporters that the infamous "Drake curse" could strike...Full Story »

[(Shanghai Port F.C.) Strength]: 1. Shanghai Port F.C.'s performance in the Chinese Super League this season has not been ideal, and the team hope to achieve something in the CFA Cup. They will strive to win and advance in this match, with strong fighting spirit.2. In the previous round of the CFA Cup, Shanghai Port F.C. defeated Shanghai Saigenda 2-1 away, advancing smoothly.3. Shanghai Port F...Full Story »

[(Chongqing Tonglianglong) Strength]: 1. Nany Landry Dimata performed excellently in the last match, scoring an equalizer in the final stages to help his team draw with Zhejiang.2. Chongqing Tonglianglong have achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss in 10 home matches this season, showing strong home point-grabbing ability.3. Chongqing Tonglianglong have scored 6 goals and conceded 5 in their last...Full Story »

[(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) Strength]: 1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors currently sit in 3rd place in the standings. The team just suffered a defeat in their last match. Playing at home, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will aim for a win to stop the slump, and the team is highly motivated.2. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4 home matches, showing a strong recent home performance.3. Jeonbuk ...Full Story »

[(Henan FC) Strength]: 1. In this match, the home team Henan FC will go all out to win and advance to the next round, with high motivation.2. Bruno Nazario performed brilliantly in the last match, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist, helping the team to victory.3. Henan FC recently defeated Qingdao Hainiu 5-1 in the Chinese Super League, ending a two-game losing streak, with improved form an...Full Story »

[(Shanghai Shenhua) Strength]: 1. Playing at home this time, Shanghai Shenhua will surely go all out to win and advance to the next round, with the team fully motivated.2. Foreign player Rafael Ratao has performed excellently this season, scoring 13 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions, making him the team's top scorer.3. The two teams have faced each other 8 times in the last 5 year...Full Story »

[(Jeju SK FC) Strength]: 1. Jeju SK FC currently sit in 8th place on the standings. Facing 2nd-placed Gangwon FC, Jeju SK FC will strive to earn points to defend their home turf, and their fighting spirit is high.2. Italo Barcelos performed excellently in the last match, scoring the go-ahead goal in the final stages to help his team come from behind and win.3. Jeju SK FC defeated Pohang Steeler...Full Story »