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GENEVA (AP) — Europe’s top human rights body has questioned the integrity of human rights groups. world cup And on Sunday, it called on FIFA to help build a stronger framework for the 2030 tournament, which will be mainly held in Spain and Portugal.”The next crisis has already begun. It has two names: money and power,” the president of the 46-nation Council of Europe wrote in a paper on Sunday. Open letter to official working partner FIFA Hours before the final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Swiss politician Alain Berset cited FIFA’s suspension. U.S. national team forward…

Bukayo Saka left an interview with the BBC after England’s 6-4 win over France00:23, July 19, 2026Updated July 19, 2026 00:40Bukayo Saka did not want to answer the BBC’s final questions after scoring his hat-trick. (Image: BBC Sport)Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka was speechless as he left a BBC interview after leading the Three Lions to third place at the World Cup. The winger was stunned by the question as he tried to lighten his mood after being eliminated in the semi-finals as England beat France 6-4 on Saturday.Kelly Somers, the station’s England correspondent, tried to soften the blow…

Lionel Messi has given a big hint about his future with the Argentina national team, describing the World Cup final against Spain as his “last tango”. The Argentine icon could follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who announced his retirement from international football after Portugal’s round-of-16 exit.On Sunday night, Argentina will look to retain its title and repeat its World Cup victory following its success in Qatar four years ago. Messi, now 39, will be 43 by the time the 2030 tournament arrives, making him two years older than Ronaldo, who was playing this summer.Messi had an excellent performance…

England recorded their best World Cup result since winning the tournament in 1966 with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze final in Miami.Bukayo Saka took center stage, scoring a stunning hat-trick as England looked to shake off the pain of their heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina just days earlier.They got off to a perfect start with Declan Rice, their captain for the night, firing a stunning shot past a stranded Mike Maignan after just three minutes. Fifteen minutes later, Ezri Konsa doubled the lead from a Rice corner kick, putting England into cruise control.Saka was in charge…

Thomas Tuchel’s side were playing their final game of the tournament after suffering a crushing 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals. What looked like a mostly meaningless third-place match, with neither team particularly wanting to fight, quickly turned into a goal-producing spectacle. England built an impressive 4-0 lead at half-time with goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and a brace from Bukayo Saka in the first half. After the restart, the Arsenal forward completed a hat-trick, with Jude Bellingham adding a sixth goal in stoppage time.Despite France’s reversal of resolve, England achieved their best performance at the World Cup…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With Lionel Messi Argentina on one side. With Lamine Yamal Spain on the one hand.of world cup finals It’s finally here.Kickoff will take place at 3:00 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium. Argentina are aiming for their fourth title and Spain their second, potentially becoming the first country to hold World Cup crowns in both men’s and women’s football at the same time.This was the 104th match of the biggest World Cup in history, a tournament that featured 48 teams in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With more matches played than any previous World Cup,…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Goals are expected in the World Cup finals. At least, that’s what history tells us.In the past 22 men’s World Cup finals (including the 1950 match between Uruguay and Brazil, which was not technically a final but decided the World Cup winner), the winning team has averaged 2.6 goals per title match. The average number of goals scored by losing teams is 1.1.The last two World Cup finals were a series of aggressive attacks, scoring a total of 12 goals. In 2018, France defeated Croatia 4-2, and in 2022, Argentina and France drew 3-3 (until…

After the Falkland Islands’ 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-finals, a number of coach Lionel Scaloni’s players brandished a controversial banner that read “The Falkland Islands are Argentina”.Argentina players hold up banners after Wednesday’s match (Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)The Falkland Islands government has asked FIFA to sanction the Argentine national soccer team for interfering with politics at the World Cup. After the country won 2-1 in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night, a number of Lionel Scaloni’s players held up banners that read “Argentina, son of Las Malvinas”.The message translates as “The Falkland Islands are Argentina”…

France was put to the sword by England in Miami. (Image: Carmen Mandert – FIFA, FIFA via Getty Images)While England were in a mood of celebration after Saturday’s World Cup third-place decider, France were reminded that things could always get worse. It was supposed to be Didier Deschamps’ final game as manager, but instead he was forced to make three substitutions at the break to avoid open humiliation. England led by four goals by half-time and their rivals regained their pride, but the French media had little sympathy and delivered harsh reviews.Thomas Tuchel beat Deschamps early on and the Three…

Argentina national team players hold up a banner referencing the Falklands War during the World Cup semi-final celebrations against England, prompting the UK government to call on FIFA to investigate the political act.09:40, July 17, 2026Updated July 17, 2026, 09:50Several Argentina players holding banners (Image: Getty Images)Argentina’s president insisted his players were willing to pay a fine imposed by FIFA after several team members displayed a flag referencing the Falklands War during a post-match celebration. The incident occurred shortly after Argentina overcame a 1-0 deficit to secure a place in Sunday’s final with a dramatic victory over England in the…