Category: World Cup
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The Football Association of England and the French Football Federation have expressed their discontent regarding Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes. Both organizations have indicated that they are not aware of any such initiatives and oppose the plans. Infantino has allegedly given all football associations a deadline of September 19 to endorse his proposal to…
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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has written a letter to Argentina after they lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain. Ferran Torres netted the winner in extra time as La Roja won 1-0 to clinch the trophy. According to the DailyMail, in the letter sent to the President of the Argentine FA, Infantino hailed the…
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Thousands of outraged supporters from Argentina are demanding a replay of the FIFA World Cup Final, citing what they perceive as a “corrupt” officiating performance. Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time during the tournament in New Jersey on Sunday. Ferran Torres’ goal was pivotal for the dominant Spanish team, which consistently pressured the…
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Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has responded to the speculation regarding the future of Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez with the national team following the loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The Albiceleste came very close to achieving their dream of defending the title, reaching back-to-back finals this year. Regrettably, they suffered…
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World football governing body, FIFA, has been accused of insult Lionel Messi during the just concluded World Cup tournament. Argentinian media expressed their discontent with FIFA regarding their ‘almost insulting’ choice to deny Messi the World Cup Golden Ball award. Messi’s pursuit of a second World Cup title ended in disappointment as Argentina lost 1-0…
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## FERRAN TORRES THE HERO AS SPAIN SEE OFF 10-MAN ARGENTINA TO WIN WORLD CUP Spain has secured its second World Cup title, defeating Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic extra-time victory that also set a new European record for the longest international unbeaten streak, now at 38 matches. While high-stakes finals often bring nerves, Spain…
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Lionel Messi has sent an emotional message to the Argentina squad as they prepare to face Spain in the World Cup final. Spain and Argentina will contest the first-ever men’s World Cup final between two continental champions on Sunday night in what should be a thrilling affair between two sides in superb form. Messi, who…
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Bukayo Saka has told Thomas Tuchel he would have liked to play more after his hat trick against France. Jude Bellingham put the seal on a stunning 6-4 win over Les Bleus on Saturday night as the Three Lions snatched a 3rd place finish at this summer’s World Cup. Declan Rice, Bellingham and Ezri Konsa…
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Spain legend Andres Iniesta has spoken on how it is impossible to stop Lionel Messi in the World Cup final. Spain and Argentina will contest the first-ever men’s World Cup final between two continental champions this Sunday as each side aims to become world champions once more. Messi, who will lead Argentina into the final,…
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England captain Harry Kane has opened up on whether the 2026 World Cup will be last following their 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. The 32-year-old leaves the World Cup as England’s joint top scorer, alongside Jude Bellingham, with six goals. Against Argentina, though, Kane didn’t quite have the desired impact, failing to have a single…
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Argentina could be set to be sanction by FIFA after players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England with a flag referring to the Falklands Islands. Lionel Messi and co came from a goal down to beat England 2-1 and book their place in the World Cup final against Spain on Sunday (July…
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Declan Rice is on track to defeat a bout of illness and secure his spot in the lineup for England’s World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina on Wednesday. The Arsenal midfielder was taken off at the interval during England’s quarter-final triumph over Norway, with manager Thomas Tuchel disclosing that the player had spent the majority…
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More than 100,000 supporters flooded the streets of Norway’s capital to give their national team a hero’s welcome, converting the disappointment of their World Cup exit into an enormous national festival. The team’s historic run ended on Saturday with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals, spoiling their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.…
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Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time as Argentina overcame a resilient, 10-man Switzerland 3-1 at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday night, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ semi-finals. The victory sets up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against fierce rivals England at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. Argentina opened the…
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England has received a massive triple injury boost as Declan Rice, Marc Guéhi, and Reece James have all returned to first-team training ahead of their highly anticipated World Cup quarter-final showdown against Norway. Thomas Tuchel’s squad secured their place in the final eight after a tense 3-2 victory over tournament co-hosts Mexico, powered by a…