Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain.Messi’s private jet landed near his hometown of Rosario in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 6:27 a.m. Although many fans were waiting with signs and flags, he did not make a public appearance.Supporters only caught a brief glimpse of the SUV that met Messi on the tarmac to transport him and his family to the private neighborhood of Funes, roughly 300 kilometers (185 miles) north of Buenos Aires.The Argentina captain reportedly traveled with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their three…
There will be many stories written about Spain’s defense following its 2026 FIFA World Cup title, and for good reason. With all the evidence now before us, we can safely say it was the greatest defensive performance in the history of the world’s most prestigious tournament.Many people will focus on how Spain was able to keep seven clean sheets in eight games, including Sunday’s 1-0 championship win over Argentina. And there are two broad areas to discuss regarding this. First is the team’s total commitment to its defense, its shape, its formation and its system. The second is La Roja’s…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States is the first-ever edition of the tournament to be co-hosted by three nations — the next World Cup will be just as expansive. It will be the first edition to play on three different continents, with games set to be played in six different countries to celebrate the tournament’s centenary (100-year anniversary).Here is everything you need to know about the 2030 FIFA World Cup, including locations, hosts and dates:Who Is Hosting The 2030 FIFA World Cup?The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by three nations: Morocco, Portugal and…
The moment you’ve been waiting for: Here comes the World Cup final. After more than 100 matches with 46 teams eliminated from championship contention, the biggest FIFA tournament in history will end with Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina. On the one side is a Spain team that beat France in the semifinal and has quietly dominated on its way to its first final appearance since it won it all in 2010. On the other is an Argentina team, led by legendary superstar Lionel Messi, with a stunning string of comeback wins — including against England in the other semi —…
ATLANTA STADIUM — The body wasn’t even cold when the inquest began.How could England lose after leading Argentina with just minutes to play in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal? Why did Thomas Tuchel’s team stop attacking the moment Anthony Gordon put the Three Lions ahead with 35 minutes of regular time remaining? What kind of mental block keeps preventing England from winning a major international trophy, a streak that will now extend to at least 62 years?There is a simple answer to all of these questions: England just isn’t good enough.The country that invented soccer is good at it, sure. Jude…
England and Argentina will restore their historic rivalry when the two sides go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, and, for the first time ever, Lionel Messi will be part of it.As hard as it might be to believe, it’s true: Messi has never played a match, competitive or exhibition, against England’s men’s national team since making his senior national team debut for Argentina in 2005. His first time playing against England will come on Wednesday, with a spot in the World Cup final on the line.Messi had the opportunity to play against…
On July 19, after 103 matches have been played, only two teams will remain standing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Those two nations, each chasing soccer immortality, will meet at New York New Jersey Stadium in what is expected to be one of the biggest sporting events ever held in the United States.With 100 games down, the semifinals are set. France will face Spain on Tuesday in Dallas while England will square off against Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta. With that, let’s take a look at the latest odds to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at FanDuel Sportsbook…
Spain will take on France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, as both teams battle for a spot in the World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium.Both teams are powerhouses, both teams are star-studded, and both teams are absolutely thrilling to watch with rich histories playing each other. And with so much talent on each roster, you could build a truly exceptional starting lineup, so we did.Below is our combined best XI for Spain vs. France ahead of their World Cup semifinal match on Tuesday.Formation: 4-2-3-1GoalkeeperBoth goalkeepers have had strong tournaments. Maignan…
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of its World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina on Saturday night, a controversial decision following a video review.Dan Ndoye had just tied the game at 1-all in the 67th minute when Argentina’s Leandro Paredes was shown a yellow card following a tackle on Embolo. But video showed that the Swiss player was falling before Paredes made contact with him, so Embolo was given a yellow card under the “mistaken identity” protocol that’s being used at the World Cup.Embolo had also received a yellow card earlier in the match, so…
It’s not only the boot that’s prone to turning gold.The Golden Glove is the award given to the best goalkeeper at the World Cup. The winner often comes down to impact, with clutch saves in knockout stage matches and standout performances in the tournament’s crunch-time moments.In four of the last five World Cups, the winner of this award has come from the champion nation. Let’s dive into the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 11.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more…