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Spain's Gavi: No suspension for Argentina’s Leandro Paredes
Spain midfielder Gavi doesn't feel Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his postgame tirade following Spain's 1-0 victory in Sunday's World Cup final.,Tensions were high after the match and Paredes had a hand in elevating them further. While players were mixing it up, Paredes...
World Cup final averages 66.4M viewers in U.S.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday averaged a U.S. TV audience of 66.4 million people.,Fox reported the staggering number Tuesday, citing Nielsen for the linear audience and Adobe Analytics for the streaming data. An average of 42.5 million watched the Spaniards' 1-0 victory o...
Lionel Messi thanks Argentina fans: ‘Wound will take time to heal’
After what may have been his final World Cup match, Lionel Messi was in tears on the field Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J., ruing a missed chance to win a second consecutive title for Argentina.,Messi, without hinting whether his World Cup career was officially through, congratulated Spain and said ...
Reports: FIFA to review Argentina's post-match behavior
FIFA will open an investigation into the confrontational behavior displayed by a handful of Argentina players and at least one coach after the team fell 1-0 to Spain in Sunday's World Cup Final at East Rutherford, N.J., multiple outlets reported.,After Spain won their second ever World Cup title, Ar...
Why Spain Won the World Cup and 5 Teams That Could Stop Them From Repeating
Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina highlighted Lionel Messi's evolving role while offering an early look at the favorites for the 2030 tournament....
Tearful Lionel Scaloni, uncertain of Argentina future, leaves World Cup with gratitude
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- After watching his 10-man side come up just short of becoming the first back-to-back World Cup winners since 1958-62, a tearful Lionel Scaloni admitted he's unsure what lies ahead.,The 48-year-old was appointed manager after Argentina crashed out of the 2018 World Cup in the...
Kylian Mbappe wins second World Cup Golden Boot, Spain claim other awards
French superstar Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win multiple FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards after Spain shut out Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Mbappe finished with 10 goals for the tournament after scoring twice in France's 6-4 loss to England on Saturday...
President Trump aids Gianni Infantino at World Cup trophy ceremony
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- U.S. President Donald Trump helped FIFA President Gianni Infantino hand out awards following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina at the World Cup final Sunday.,But this time, Infantino successfully kept Trump just outside the mob of La Roja players as they lifted the FIFA Wor...
Kylian Mbappe secures second World Cup Golden Boot
French superstar Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win multiple FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards after Spain shut out Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Mbappe finished with 10 goals for the tournament after scoring twice in France's 6-4 loss to England on Saturday...
Spain silence Argentina to win World Cup crown
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's final.,Torres' deserved winner came 16 years and eight days after Andres Iniesta also scored in extra time to lift the Spaniards to ...
Spain silences Argentina to win World Cup crown
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win in extra time over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's final.,Torres' deserved winner came 16 years and eight days after Andres Iniesta also scored in extra time to lift the...
Telemundo lands U.S. Spanish-language TV rights to Champions League
Riding the wave of World Cup enthusiasm, Telemundo has acquired exclusive United States Spanish-language television rights for the Champions League and all UEFA men's soccer events, The Athletic reported Sunday.,Financial details weren't disclosed. The deal is for three years and begins with the 202...
Trump visit causes logistical delays ahead of World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Fans, media members and employees faced lengthy lines to enter New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, which is expected to be attended by President Donald Trump.,In the 48 hours before the finale of the quadrennial tou...
Five Key Factors That Will Decide the World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup Final. Here are five key factors that could determine who lifts soccer's biggest trophy....
FIFA Is Misreading American Soccer Fans at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup Final showcases FIFA's push toward commercialization, but many American soccer fans never wanted a more Americanized version of the sport....
France star Kylian Mbappe breaks World Cup career goals mark
France didn't get the win but Kylian Mbappe got the record on Saturday. For now.,The French star became the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history with 22 after his second goal of his club's third-place match against England in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Despite Mbappe's efforts, France lost 6-4...
World Cup Final Best Bets: Three Picks for Argentina vs. Spain
Check out our three best bets for the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, including a draw prediction, goal band wager and trophy pick....
Argentina-Spain tickets soar near $10K for World Cup final
Ticket prices for the World Cup final between defending champion Argentina and Spain continued to soar, approaching $10,000 just 24 hours before Sunday's match in East Rutherford, N.J.,The get-in price has risen 34% over the past three days, reaching $9,627 by 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, according to tic...
Spain cancel final World Cup tuneup; Argentina practice after weather delay
Spain were forced to cancel their final training session on Saturday ahead of the World Cup final due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.,The weather system also affected Spain's opponent, Argentina, although the latter held practice after a delay of roughly 45 minutes.,The two nations will battle for t...
Spain cancels final World Cup tuneup; Argentina practices after weather delay
Spain were forced to cancel their final training session on Saturday ahead of the World Cup final due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.,The weather system also affected Spain's opponent, Argentina, although the latter held practice after a delay of roughly 45 minutes.,The two nations battle for the ti...