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The final's halftime show: who is performing

For the first time, a World Cup will have a Super Bowl-style halftime show. Madonna, Shakira, BTS and more will perform at the 19 July final.

6 min read

18 Jul 2026

History

Messi against Lamine Yamal: a clash of generations

One is 39 and facing his last World Cup; the other is 19 and chasing his first. The Spain v Argentina final is also football's changing of the guard: Messi against Yamal.

7 min read

18 Jul 2026

Preview

Spain v Argentina: the 2026 World Cup final

The champions of Europe against the champions of the Americas. Spain and Argentina play for the World Cup on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Preview, paths, keys and prediction.

7 min read

18 Jul 2026

Preview

England v Argentina: the other 2026 World Cup semifinal

England and Argentina revive one of football's great rivalries to decide who faces Spain in the final. Messi against Bellingham, with 40 years of history behind them.

7 min read

14 Jul 2026

History

A record World Cup semifinal: FIFA's top four teams

For the first time, the four best-ranked teams in the FIFA rankings have all reached the World Cup semifinals together. And all four are former world champions.

6 min read

14 Jul 2026

Analysis

Spain reach the 2026 World Cup final after beating France

Oyarzabal from the spot and Porro seal a 2-0 win over France, putting La Roja in their first World Cup final since the 2010 title. Next up: the winner of England-Argentina.

7 min read

14 Jul 2026

Analysis

All three 2026 World Cup hosts eliminated in Round of 16

Canada, the USA and Mexico have all crashed out in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16: for the first time, no host reaches the quarterfinals.

6 min read

7 Jul 2026

Analysis

Spain 1-0 Portugal: Merino sends La Roja to the quarters

A stoppage-time goal from Mikel Merino knocks out Portugal, sends Spain to the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals and closes, almost certainly, Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup.

6 min read

7 Jul 2026

History

Norway 2-1 Brazil: Haaland Knocks Out the Champions

A brace from Erling Haaland eliminates five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Norway reach a quarterfinal for the first time and write the biggest night in their football history.

6 min read

7 Jul 2026

History

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Messi Saves the Champions

The champions flirted with the biggest upset in World Cup history before beating debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time. Messi reaches 20 goals and rewrites the record books.

6 min read

5 Jul 2026

Guide

2026 World Cup quarterfinals: dates, venues and favorites

A guide to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals: dates, venues, the one confirmed tie (France-Morocco) and the pairings still hanging on the round of 16.

7 min read

5 Jul 2026

Strategy

Yellow cards and suspensions at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA changed the card rule for the 2026 World Cup and 18 players are walking a tightrope before the quarterfinals. See how it reshapes your predictions.

6 min read

5 Jul 2026

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