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FIFA had a ticket problem (Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)Everything you need to knowWatchers and spectators at the World Cup final would have been shocked to see a rush of empty seats before kick-off. Spain and Argentina are competing in the final, with the latter looking to defend their title with inspiration from Lionel Messi. A technical glitch in FIFA’s ticket scanning system threatened to delay the marquee event at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. “There are some empty seats but unfortunately FIFA had a technical glitch with their ticketing system so there’s still a huge queue outside and…
Bukayo Saka proved his worth with a hat-trick in England’s 6-4 thrashing of France, despite not having started in either of their previous two matches, as England finished third in the World Cup.Manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed his thoughts on not using Bukayo Saka any longer (Image: Carmen Mandato – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why Bukayo Saka’s role was reduced at the World Cup after admitting the England star wished he had played more. Arsenal star Saka scored a hat-trick in Saturday’s third-place decider against France as the Three Lions ran out 6-4 winners after one…
BBC and ITV viewers were jubilant before a ball was even kicked in the World Cup final. The match between Spain and Argentina, which started six minutes late because the pre-match show ran behind schedule, looked very different from most high-profile soccer matches.The show was an influence, but so was the introduction of the U.S. national anthem, performed by music icon Jennifer Hudson. However, the British public was perplexed that the co-host’s national anthem was played before a game that did not involve the American team.Fans flocked to social media to voice their concerns, with @thspctclrnw writing: “Someone please explain…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Cruise bravely tried to give a speech at an event. world cup How soccer was a kind of world unifier, how great players came across oceans and borders, and what else?Among the Argentinian and Spanish fans who traveled and spent thousands of miles, it was nearly impossible to hear the actors’ voices over the cacophony of bells, whistles and drums that served as a house band of joyful songs and clapping. ticket, Beer And yes, a wig — world cup finals.There was no exorbitant ticket price to say goodbye to Lionel Messi playing in…
It’s been an emotional week for England players and staff, as evidenced by Anthony Barry’s half-time interview.July 18, 2026, 23:03Updated July 18, 2026 23:53Anthony Barry struggled to hold back tears during his half-time interview (Image: BBC)England assistant manager Anthony Barry almost burst into tears during his half-time interview against France. Barry personally led half-time interviews at every World Cup match this summer.Barry has been vocal in his criticism and honesty when he and Thomas Tuchel were unhappy with the way the game played out in the first half. His tone was often direct and harsh, but after the Three Lions…
The World Cup final kicked off six minutes late after a pre-match show featuring some of the world’s biggest names. Spain faced Argentina in the final of the biggest sporting event on earth, but the players were forced to wait until the match started.First, there’s the pregame ceremony where Jennifer Hudson sings the U.S. national anthem in front of a sold-out crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Tom Cruise then delivered a monologue and Carlos Alcaraz helped present the World Cup trophy.But that wasn’t all. Robbie Williams then performed the official FIFA anthem, followed by the singing of each…
France 4-6 England: Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick to help the Three Lions record their best result in a World Cup final since winning in 1966.England beat France 6-4 in a thrilling bronze medal match (Image: Eddie Keogh/The FA)This was one of the craziest, most reckless games I’ve ever seen. Yet somehow, in the end, England emerged victorious, recording the best performance in World Cup history on foreign soil.Bukayo Saka produced a brilliant hat-trick as England dominated France, overcoming a second-half deficit and sealing third place in the tournament.It seemed almost fitting that Saka would take the win after what…
Argentina and Spain supporters put aside their rivalries and united to boo Donald Trump when the US president appeared on screen during the World Cup final. Trump’s attendance at the final race had been expected for some time. Federal agents, local police and private security companies have been coordinating Sunday security operations for nearly two years in preparation for the president’s expected appearance at the convention’s marquee event.Nevertheless, technical issues delayed many spectators and members of the media from entering MetLife Stadium, as measures were taken in response to President Trump’s decision to attend. This, combined with his widely unpopular…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to star in global soccer’s biggest match as the World Cup ends Sunday at MetLife Stadium with Argentina facing Spain in the final. Argentina is chasing its fourth World Cup title and Spain its second. It’s the 104th and last match of the biggest World Cup ever, a 48-team event that played out over the U.S., Canada and Mexico. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Fireworks go off before World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near…
Koby Mainou was the only outfielder in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad to not play a single minute at the World Cup, missing out on the third-place match due to injury.Koby Mainu’s World Cup ended in disaster (Image: Europa Press Sports/Europa Press via Getty Images)Manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Koby Mainu suffered a back injury on the eve of the third-place play-off between England and France. Mainu, 21, watched the World Cup from the bench, missing out on his first appearance as the Three Lions won on the right wing in a thrilling 6-4 win in Miami.Tuchel made seven changes…