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Spanish possession meets Messi magic: Tactical trends ahead of the World Cup final

The World Cup will culminate on Sunday evening in the most ideal way possible: One of the two teams facing off is the best collective so far (Spain), while the other (Argentina) possesses the tournament’s strongest individual in Lionel Messi. But what tactical weapons do both contenders have for the decisive match?

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More than Lamine vs Messi? World Cup final set to be battle of contrasting styles

What a World Cup final we have in prospect on Sunday evening, as Spain take on Argentina in New Jersey.

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A look ahead to the World Cup match between France and England that no one wants to play

It's the game that nobody from either France or England will want to play.

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Referee Slavko Vincic labels officiating World Cup final 'incredible honour'

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has reacted to the news that he will officiate the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday.

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Griezmann on the World Cup and future in MLS: 'I want to win the championship in Orlando'

Ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, new Orlando City star Antoine Griezmann made his allegiance clear. "I have more than three former teammates in the Spanish national team. I wish them the best, but I don't send messages out of superstition. The day after the win against France, I spoke with Marcos Llorente".

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EXCLUSIVE: Petr Cech on World Cup final, Czechia's failure & Patrik Schick's retirement

In a wide-ranging interview, former Chelsea and Czech Republic star Petr Cech spoke exclusively to Flashscore about the upcoming World Cup final, the Czech Republic's disappointing tournament and Patrik Schick's decision to retire from international football.

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Flashscore sources: Valentin Barco's World Cup controversy adds intrigue to Chelsea move

One of Chelsea's most intriguing decisions ahead of the new season suddenly carries even more interest after Valentin Barco found himself at the centre of one of the World Cup's biggest talking points.

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Why Thomas Tuchel will have to rebuild players trust after England World Cup exit

Thomas Tuchel is already looking forward to a home Euros in 2028 after England's bitter World Cup exit. But will he have to earn back the trust of his players?

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England players reportedly 'stunned' by Tuchel's defensive retreat against Argentina

England players were reportedly stunned by Thomas Tuchel's tactical approach during their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

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Brazil legend Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9 million

The shirt worn by Brazil ⁠great Pele when he scored twice in the 1958 ‌World Cup final has sold for $4.9 ‌million at auction, becoming ‌the most valuable piece of ‌memorabilia linked to the football ‌legend, Sotheby's said on Thursday.

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Donald Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, confirm White House

US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House said, saving his first appearance at the tournament for its grand finale.

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Spain duo Lamine Yamal & Pedro Porro train apart but set to be fit for World Cup final

Spain's Lamine Yamal and ⁠Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the squad on Thursday as they ‌began preparations in New Jersey for Sunday's World Cup ‌final against Argentina.

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Norwegian key player just given four days off by Bodo/Glimt after returning from World Cup

Just four days after returning from the World Cup after losing against England in the quarter-final, one of the key players in the Norwegian national team, Patrick Berg, will be thrown back into action when his club Bodo/Glimt faces Frederikstad in the domestic Eliteserien league on Friday.

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2026 World Cup final: Spain and Argentina to face off on football's grandest stage

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is set: Reigning world and South American champions Argentina will go head-to-head with European kings Spain in a blockbuster clash filled with mouthwatering narratives on football's grandest stage, as the ultimate prize sits tantalisingly within reach.

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OPINION: Tuchel was appointed to pass single test with England but failed Southgate's way

The entire premise of Thomas Tuchel's appointment was that he was not Gareth Southgate, and the German serial winner was recruited - with plenty of excitement - to get the Three Lions over the hurdles that have haunted them in the previous five tournaments. On Wednesday night in Atlanta, a huge opportunity to reach a World Cup final for the first time in 60 years arrived, and, unfortunately for England fans, Tuchel inexplicably went full Southgate at the worst possible moment.

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Thomas Tuchel slammed by English media after World Cup failure

Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too "passive" in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, but it is the beleaguered German who has come under fire from the British media for his defensive tactics.

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EXCLUSIVE: Massimo Taibi on Paolo Maldini's Italy appointment & his spell at Man United

At the top of Italian football, following their third consecutive missed World Cup, the revolution has begun. The new federal president, Gianni Malaga, a man with a profound knowledge of Italian sport, has immediately made a decision that points firmly in this direction.

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Argentina players criticised for holding up political banner relating to Falklands war

Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands ⁠are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday, in apparent contravention of FIFA ‌rules.

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Lionel Messi: One more final at 39 and still so much football left to give

Lionel Messi delivered two more assists on Wednesday night against England, just when Argentina seemed to be up against the wall. But, driven by a mission after Anthony Gordon opened the scoring, the Albiceleste captain did everything he could to send the Scaloneta to another World Cup final.

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Flashscore sources: Djed Spence set for talks over Spurs exit amid Inter Milan interest

Djed Spence is seriously thinking about a transfer away from Tottenham Hotspur as he heads home from World Cup duty, where his campaign ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina.

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Who were the best and worst Socceroos at the World Cup? Every player rated

Using Flashscore's new and improved player ratings system, we have crowned centre back Alessandro Circati as Australia's best performer of the tournament. Read on to find out who wasn't so impressive...

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Lionel Messi describes World Cup semi-final win over England as 'special'

Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win.

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Lionel Scaloni left emotional after Argentina's comeback to make World Cup final

On an afternoon marked by tension and pushing beyond limits, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni couldn’t hold back his emotions as he reflected on the dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England, which secured La Albiceleste a place in this year’s World Cup final - the second under his leadership.

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Thomas Tuchel backs tactical decision despite latest England World Cup heartbreak

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.