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God’s will? Destiny? Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, that photo and the World Cup final
The boy in the baby bath has unbelievably become the successor to Messi at Barcelona and now, maybe, on the world stage too
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – as it happened
The World Cup comes down to final two games.
Goooool v goal: English speakers flock to Telemundo for lively World Cup coverage
The Spanish-language broadcaster has won over millions of US viewers with its energetic commentary during games
VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy
With cries of malfeasance and injustice over refereeing decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society
Dominik Szoboszlai signs Liverpool deal as Aston Villa go for João Gomes
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s best performer during a difficult season, has signed a new long-term deal
World Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromance
A tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments
Genuine hope may have been fleeting for England. But it was still life-affirming
Two minutes and 55 seconds. That’s how long I really had hope of reaching the World Cup final. And it didn’t kill me
How Zohran Mamdani and other US mayors use the World Cup to communicate
Whether through livestreams or in-person attendance, America’s mayors have taken a variety of approaches to integrating soccer into their comms strategy
Donald Trump gives himself starting role in the bigliest occasion of all
In today’s Football Daily: Donald Trump jumps off the bench for Spain v Argentina