FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Argentina's Leandro Paredes clashes with Spain's Gavi next to assistant coach Walter Samuel. Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/James Lang

Petition calling for Argentina World Cup ban draws 23m signatures after tournament controversies

The petition, titled "Argentina Out", cited incidents ranging from political gestures to allegations of favourable officiating and player misconduct

Photo: Reuters

Six host nations seal places at Fifa World Cup 2030

Josimar José Évora Dias ( Vozinha ) and Lionel Messi. TBS collage.

Lionel Messi quietly made Vozinha's family's World Cup dream come true before final

Spain's Rodri celebrates on the podium after winning the Golden Ball following the Fifa World Cup 2026 final, at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US, on 19 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

The Midfielder dictator 

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - 19 July, 2026 Argentina's Leandro Paredes clashes with Spain's Gavi as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and coaching staff clash with Spain's Eric Garcia after the match REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Fifa to investigate World Cup final post-match brawl

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - Fans gather in New York City - New York City, New York, US - July 19, 2026 Spain fans celebrate at Times Square as they win the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS/Ed Ou

'Great American Sleepover' softens US image abroad, but World Cup charm campaign hit some bumps

Messi congratulates Spain, thanks Argentina fans after World Cup final defeat

Messi congratulates Spain, thanks Argentina fans after World Cup final defeat

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Victory Parade - Madrid, Spain - 20 July, 2026 Spain fans celebrate winning the World Cup with a replica trophy in Cibeles Square in Madrid during the victory parade REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Scores celebrate Spain's 'Kings of the World' win in exhilarated Madrid

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

World Cup 2026: Players with the most minutes

Running battles ruined the World Cup party. Photo: AFP via Getty Images./ Mirror UK

Argentina fans clash with police in Buenos Aires after World Cup final defeat

Fifa World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - Fans gather in Kolkata - Kolkata, India - 20 July 2026: An Argentina fan looks dejected after the match Photo: REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

World Cup 2026: Novelty, controversy and farewell

Palestinians in Gaza escape the reality of war for a few hours to watch the world cup finals. Photo: Anadolu Ajansi, GAZA CITY, Palestine

Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph

Netherlands players celebrate after a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in their FIFA World Cup Group F clash in Houston on 20 June, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo leading the Oranje's emphatic win. Photo: Reuters.

Netherlands win World Cup Fair Play Trophy after disciplined campaign