Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute at New York New Jersey Stadium after Argentina played with 10 men.
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute at New York New Jersey Stadium after Argentina played with 10 men.
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernández's red card left Argentina chasing without a shot on target until the 115th.
Why it matters: The parade capped Spain's second men's World Cup title, won after extra time against Argentina in New Jersey.
New: disciplinary and ethics prosecutors were appointed; players or staff involved face suspensions, and the federation could be fined.
What’s new: Fans packed Plaza de Colón late Sunday after Spain beat Argentina in extra time for its second title.
Why it matters: Many Palestinians backed Spain because of Madrid’s support for Palestinian statehood and criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza.
A day after Argentina fell 0-1 to Spain, the captain wrote that the setback will take time to heal.
What's next: Argentina players and staff could face suspensions or fines over clashes after Spain's win in New Jersey.
What's next: The team was due to meet the king and prime minister before an evening parade centered on Plaza de Cibeles.
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, and the final ended with punches and a red card for Leandro Paredes.
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernández was sent off late in regulation.
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain finished the tournament having allowed just one goal in eight matches.
What's new: FIFA staged the first final halftime show in tournament history during Spain-Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Earlier: BTS performs “Dynamite” at 2026 World Cup final halftimeSeries: Fifa World Cup · 2026 Final Ceremony and Halftime Show · 2 chapters since Jul 19Argentina must play extra time with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card in injury time.
The early-morning event ended safely and orderly, while the Spain-Argentina final also drew mass viewings in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur.
What's new: The break for Spain vs. Argentina was expected to top football's usual 15-minute limit as crews built and cleared a stage.
The France forward became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, after also finishing top scorer in 2022.
What's new: Ferran Torres scored the winner after Enzo Fernandez's red card, sealing Spain's second title and a 38-match unbeaten run.
What's new: President Donald Trump's expected attendance stretched media entry lines to as long as three hours at MetLife.
He also sees the match as a possible Lionel Messi “last dance” and a chance to settle GOAT debates if Argentina wins.
It is England's best World Cup finish since winning in 1966, after a 1-2 semifinal loss to Argentina.
Series: England · 2026 World Cup Campaign · 2 chapters since Jun 16What's new: Argentina lead the tournament with 19 goals, while Spain have allowed just one and enter the final with an extra day of rest.
What's new: Marc Guehi, Jude Bellingham and Djed Spence drew the strongest praise, while injuries and a red card hurt England's campaign.
What's next: Argentina advanced to Sunday's final after erasing England's 1-0 lead in Atlanta.
What's next: Argentina will face Spain on Sunday after Enzo Fernandez leveled in the 86th minute and Lautaro Martinez scored in stoppage time.
The backing came as the Israeli PM received Argentina's ambassador and sent a direct message back to President Milei.
Earlier: Thunderstorm cancels Spain's training before 2026 World Cup finalSeries: Fifa World Cup · 2026 Final · 7 chapters since Jul 16What's at stake: Argentina can become the first back-to-back men's champion this century, while Spain chase a second World Cup title.
What's new: Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, with about 80,000 fans expected and resale tickets near $10,000.
What's new: Argentina lead the tournament with 19 goals, while Spain have conceded just once in seven matches.
What's new: Argentina have scored 19 goals, while Spain have conceded just once in seven matches heading into Sunday's final.
A win on July 19 would give England third place, their best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966.
Earlier: Mbappe chases Golden Boot as France face EnglandSeries: Fifa World Cup · Third Place Playoff · 3 chapters since Jul 18The 2007 Barcelona charity calendar photo paired Messi with Yamal, who is now his opponent in the final in New York.
What's next: England face France in Saturday's third-place playoff in Miami after letting a 1-0 lead slip late.
What's next: Argentina moved into the World Cup final after England scored first before fading late.
He will be assisted by two fellow Slovenians, while the VAR room will be led by Bastian Dankert of Germany.
Earlier: 2026 World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina set for July 20Series: Fifa World Cup · 2026 Final · 7 chapters since Jul 16What's next: England face France in Saturday's third-place playoff as criticism grows over the late tactical retreat.
Earlier: Rooney urges England to keep Tuchel unless Guardiola is availableSeries: England · Tuchel Post World Cup Fallout · 2 chapters since Jul 17What's next: Trump is set to attend the Argentina-Spain final after the US hosted 11 of the tournament's 16 venues.
What's new: FIFA plans winner rings for the champions, and Trump is set to present the trophy at MetLife Stadium.
What's new: King Felipe VI will also attend, while Argentina President Javier Milei plans to watch from home.
What's new: Sunday’s title game will pit Spain’s 37-match unbeaten stretch against defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi.
Argentina faces no threat of expulsion from the final, but AFA could face another penalty like the 20,000 pound fine in 2014.
What's next: Any FIFA disciplinary case would likely come after the tournament, with no threat to Argentina's place in the final.
What's next: The White House said Trump will also attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower on July 17 and is expected to help present the trophy.
What's next: Thomas Tuchel is expected to stay through Euro 2028 despite criticism over the late tactical shift in Atlanta.
What's new: Some campuses will start as late as 10 a.m., while Victoria School plans an overnight event for up to 350 students.
What's next: Lionel Messi and Argentina advanced to the title match after Lautaro Martinez scored from Messi's cross in the 92nd minute.
What's next: England's 60-year wait for a men's World Cup final goes on after a stoppage-time winner from Lautaro Martinez.
What's next: Argentina will face Spain in the final after Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scored in stoppage time.
What's next: Argentina will face Spain on Sunday after Lionel Messi set up both late goals in Atlanta.
Enzo Fernandez tied it in the 85th minute, then Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in stoppage time.
What's next: Lionel Messi meets England for the first time as Thomas Tuchel chases a place in the final.
What's next: The winner of Wednesday's Match 102 reaches the 2026 World Cup final, with Lionel Messi set to face England for the first time.
The semifinal winner in Atlanta will face Spain in the final, with Messi already on eight goals in the tournament.
What's next: Lionel Messi is poised to face England for the first time as the defending champions chase another final.
What's new: Lionel Scaloni pushed back on war-era framing after Argentina's extra-time quarter-final win over Switzerland.
Spain advanced to the final after a 2-0 win over France, leaving the Atlanta winner to meet La Roja.
What’s new: Lionel Messi is set to face England for the first time in Wednesday’s semifinal in Atlanta.
What's new: Chelsea value the Argentina midfielder at about £120 million, and Real Madrid has denied pursuing him.
Lionel Scaloni urged Argentina to improve after a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time win over Swiss sent the team into the last four.
What's next: England face Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal after a 122-minute quarterfinal in Miami heat.
What’s next: England advances to a World Cup semifinal against Argentina after the dispute over Jude Bellingham’s equalizer.
Earlier: Tuchel rips England after 2-1 extra-time World Cup win over NorwaySeries: England · World Cup Quarterfinal Win Over Norway · 6 chapters since Jul 12France play Spain on July 15 in Arlington, while England meet defending champion Argentina a day later in Atlanta.
What's next: Defending champion Argentina faces England in Atlanta after Julián Alvarez scored the winner in the 112th minute.
What's new: Alexis Mac Allister scored in the 10th minute from Lionel Messi's corner at Kansas City Stadium.
Swiss reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years, while Argentina have conceded 2 goals in their last two knockout games.
What's next: Prosecutors in Córdoba are investigating how the instructor exited the Cessna 150 mid-flight.
The quarterfinal will be overseen by Facundo Tello and an all-Argentina officiating crew, drawing attention before kickoff.
Series: France · World Cup Quarterfinal Vs Morocco · 3 chapters since Jul 9What's next: Lionel Messi's side advanced to the quarterfinals after scoring three times in the final 13 minutes in Atlanta.
Earlier: Messi and Salah start as Argentina face Egypt in round of 16Series: Fifa World Cup · Argentina Egypt Last 16 · 3 chapters since Jul 7What's next: Switzerland will play Argentina in Kansas City after advancing to its first World Cup quarter-final since 1954.
What's next: Lionel Messi's late equalizer and Enzo Fernandez's stoppage-time winner sent Argentina to the quarterfinals.
The defending champions next await the winner of Colombia vs Swiss in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.
The Atlanta matchup will pit Lionel Messi against Mohamed Salah for the first time at senior international level.
What’s next: Algeria must beat Austria in its final group match to be sure of a knockout-round berth, while Jordan is eliminated.
The win sends Argentina into the round of 32 and top of Group J with six points from two matches.
The Argentina forward now has 18 goals in 28 matches, passing Miroslav Klose's 16-goal mark.
A win would also help Argentina avoid a possible meeting with Spain in the round of 32.
What's new: Luzu TV fired staff tied to the on-air error after the Messi family said Jorge Messi is hospitalized and recovering.
What's new: Jorge Messi, 68, is under medical observation as the family pushes back on false death reports in Argentina.
The three goals put Argentina atop Group J, while Messi recorded his first World Cup hat trick.
What's new: The three goals pulled Lionel Messi level with Miroslav Klose atop the tournament's all-time scoring list.