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Mbappe pays tribute to outgoing Deschamps ahead of coach's 'last dance' at World Cup

France captain Kylian Mbappe paid an emotional ⁠tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of the coach's final match in charge, saying ‌the players had failed to give him the ending ‌he deserved at the World Cup ‌after 14 years at the helm.

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Madonna, Cruise and Shakira lead A-list stars at World Cup final show

The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday's final, from Tom Cruise in the closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira on the half-time stage.

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Asian champions Al Ahli sign Portugal winger Francisco Trincao from Sporting CP

Saudi Pro League ⁠side and reigning Asian champions Al Ahli have signed ‌Portuguese World Cup winger Francisco Trincao ‌from Sporting Lisbon, the ‌club announced on Saturday.

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Attention set to turn to 2030 World Cup and Morocco & Spain's battle to host the final

New York will enjoy the footballing world's full attention on Sunday when the World Cup final is ⁠played, but the venue for the showpiece match at the 2030 tournament could become the subject of an intense diplomatic and political tussle.

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Spain and Argentina's World Cup preparations disrupted by thunderstorms

⁠Heavy thunderstorms in the New York and ‌New Jersey areas disrupted ‌the final training ‌sessions of Spain and ‌Argentina ahead of Sunday's World ‌Cup final on Saturday.

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Dreams turn to nightmares as soaring ticket prices impact Argentina's fans

Flashscore is in New York to experience the grand final of the 2026 World Cup between Argentina and Spain. While thousands of fans fill the streets of Manhattan hoping to see the 'Scaloneta', getting a spot at MetLife Stadium has become an almost impossible mission: available tickets now start at $8,500 and some are going for over $200,000 on resale.

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Cucurella says he will get tattoo and retire if Spain win World Cup

Marc Cucurella has revealed he will retire from the Spain squad if they lift the World Cup.

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Del Bosque warns Spain not to underestimate 'nuisance' Argentina in World Cup final

Former Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has ⁠warned the national team not to underestimate Argentina ahead of the ‌World Cup final, describing their opponents as a "real ‌nuisance" and urging Spain to ‌remain cautious.

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World Cup LIVE: Bellingham seals win for England against France in 10-goal epic

We've reached the penultimate day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as beaten semi-finalists France and England battle it out in the third-place play-off in Florida. As always, keep track of all the key moments with our live blog!

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Xavi and Mascherano on Barca influence and Messi magic ahead of Spain-Argentina final

Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may be dressed in national colours but Barcelona greats Xavi Hernandez and Javier Mascherano see their ⁠old club's shadows everywhere.

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Emiliano Martinez admits Argentina World Cup success makes him emotional

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said Friday that thinking about his team's success in recent years sometimes brings him to tears as they attempt to retain the World Cup trophy in the final against Spain.

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Thomas Tuchel claims England have 'scars' of World Cup exit ahead of Saturday's match

Thomas Tuchel said Friday that England's players carry the "scars" of a painful World Cup exit, admitting there was still a gap to close to the top nations.

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Lionel Scaloni and Argentina to approach World Cup final as if it was any other match

The Argentine coach explains how La Albiceleste are approaching the final. "We prepare the same way we do for every match. We're eager for things to go well, ready to analyse our opponent, to see what we can do during the game... Beyond the fact that it's a final, it's still a football match."

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Lionel Messi admits viral photo with Lamine Yamal is 'crazy' ahead of World Cup final

One of the most iconic moments of the media day ahead of the World Cup final in New York, held this Friday (17th) during Fanatics Fest, was the meeting between two of the greatest players in the history of their respective sports. Called up to the stage at the packed event in Manhattan, Tom Brady drew applause and directed a question to Messi, who this Sunday (19th) will fight for his second world title.

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Spain's Luis de la Fuente describes World Cup final appearance as a 'privilege'

The national coach doesn't believe that a longer break, which will only be 17 minutes, could affect Spain. "Before we started this journey, I told the players how this tournament would unfold. Something that seems strange to us now might become normal in a few years. That's how it is. Adapt and, since it can't be changed, enjoy it."

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Rodri believes Argentina are 'much more than just Messi' ahead of World Cup final

The captain of the Spanish national team highlights his team's strengths but doesn't want to point out their weaknesses. "We manage our own area as well as the opponent's, but I'll keep our weaknesses to myself."

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David Beckham on how the World Cup can 'become as big as the NBA' in the USA

Former England and Manchester United superstar David Beckham was at the Fanatic Fest held at the Javits Center in New York City and spoke about the World Cup and shared his memories with the large audience about his time with the national team.

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Handling Lionel Messi will be 'huge challenge' for Spain, admits Mikel Merino

Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino said Friday that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a "huge challenge" as La Roja prepare for their World Cup final showdown against Argentina.

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Former AC Milan star Kaka on the 48-team World Cup and his favourite tournament memories

Former AC Milan and Brazil star Kaka was present at Fanatic Fest, a sports festival held at the Javits Center in New York City, and answered questions from the journalists in attendance.

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Swiss World Cup star Johan Manzambi completes move to Aston Villa from Freiburg

Aston Villa have signed attacking ⁠midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, the Premier League club ‌said on Friday, after the Switzerland ‌international impressed at the ‌World Cup where he finished as ‌the country's top goal-scorer.

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Why Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa could be the perfect cover for William Saliba at Arsenal

News that William Saliba has been playing for a while with a back problem will come as a surprise to supporters of Arsenal and France, with the centre-back finally succumbing to the issue during France's defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-final.

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France not looking forward to 'chocolate-medal' match but want to perform for Didier Deschamps

France are unhappy about having to play a World Cup third-place playoff against England on ⁠Saturday in Miami but it is the team's duty to deliver a bronze medal to the nation, France coach Didier Deschamps told ‌a press conference on Friday.

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Half-time of World Cup final to run over 15 minutes due to installation job

The ⁠half-time interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is ‌set to last more than 15 minutes because ‌of the installation required for the ‌tournament's first half-time entertainment show, broadcasting sources ‌said on Friday.

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World Cup winners to be awarded American-style championship rings

The winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain ⁠and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA said, the latest sign ‌of the governing body's push to Americanise its flagship tournament.