FIFA, White House monitoring impact of Canada wildfires ahead of World Cup final: sources
NYNJ host committee CEO Alex Lasry explains why the 2026 FIFA World Cup final could become one of the biggest global events ever on ‘Fox & Friends.’
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Spain and Argentina will play for first-ever World Cup rings, which fans will even be able to buy
Sports analyst Dan Dakich previews the FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, highlighting Lionel Messi's leadership. Dakich predicts Argentina will win, praising Messi's consistent greatness. The discussion then shifts to WNBA star Caitlin Clark, whom NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called a 'political football' amid physical play controversies. Dakich attributes some issues to WNBA players' jealousy and envy.
Star-Studded Bronze Match: Mbappé, Bellingham Lead France-England Third-Place Game
Mbappé and Doué. Bellingham and Kane. A World Cup title isn't on the line, but two heavyweights are still facing off.
If air quality is poor, Argentina could be hurt by Spain's style in World Cup Final, FOX analyst says
Sports analyst Dan Dakich previews the FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, highlighting Lionel Messi's leadership. Dakich predicts Argentina will win, praising Messi's consistent greatness. The discussion then shifts to WNBA star Caitlin Clark, whom NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called a 'political football' amid physical play controversies. Dakich attributes some issues to WNBA players' jealousy and envy.
Argentina vs. Spain: The 2026 World Cup Final By The Numbers
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Wildfire smoke to have minimal impact on World Cup final
NEW YORK, July 17 : Canadian wildfire smoke will have a minimal impact on Sunday's World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, forecaster AccuWeather said on Friday, as a crowd of more than 80,000 is set to watch Argentina play Spain for soccer's biggest prize.
Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits
MIAMI: Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off. Waiting in the wings is Zinedine Zidane, Deschamps’ former teammate and one of the all-time great French players. Deschamps, 57, had been determined to sign off by leading Les Bleus to a third World Cup triumph after a glittering career as a player and coach. France justified their billing as favorites for the 2026 tournament with a series of swaggering attacking displays but came unstuck against Spain in the semifinals. The painful 2-0 reverse in Arlington, Texas, denied them the chance to reach a third consecutive World Cup final and leaves them chasing bronze. Characteristically, Deschamps is not anticipating an emotional farewell in Miami on Sunday.
Argentina’s Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Alpine’s Franco Colapinto wound up seventh fastest for Alpine in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and then said he will be more nervous watching Argentina in the World Cup final than driving in Sunday’s race. The only Argentine driver on the grid, Colapinto wore a Lionel Messi football shirt on arrival in the paddock on Thursday and spoke enthusiastically about Argentina’s 2-1 semifinal victory over England. “We hadn’t played England for a very long time and we’re just really happy that we took the win,” he said. “Happy for the team, happy for Messi — and I’m very proud of my country.” The 23-year-old Buenos Aires-born driver said Argentina’s win meant a great deal to him. “This is the kind of match that really shows why Argentina is one of the biggest teams in the history of football.