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Guardian — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 09:00
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final buildup, security stepped up with Trump attendance – live
⚽ World Cup final starts at 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 5am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail us Watching England against France – though, of course, defensive intensity was lower – it was still noticeable how dangerous Saka and Marcus Rashford were on the counter. Had Tuchel sent them on against Arg…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 09:00
Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final: the referee, the stats and the omens
As the top two in the Fifa rankings prepare to meet in New Jersey on Sunday we look at the pointers that may help decide the game Slavko Vincic becomes the first Slovene to referee a World Cup final. He oversaw the 2024 Champions League final at Wembley (Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0) as well as Spain’s 2-1…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 09:00
Masters of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles | Emma Hayes
Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many years We talk about individuals too much in English football. Football is about the collective. Spain’s semi-final dominance over France was not built on individual brilliance but on a shared underst…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 09:00
World Cup final data pointers: Spain’s defensive record and Argentina’s attack
The reigning champions may need to continue outperforming their xG to overcome Spain’s superb defensive record The World Cup final will feature the champions of South America and Europe for the first time. Argentina and Spain sit first and second in Fifa’s world ranking of men’s international teams. Opta’s supercomp…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 07:51
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 42
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 04:29
Best England team for a long time - that's a fact, says Rice
Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after they secure a third-placed finish at the World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 03:12
England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win third-place play-off
Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 02:47
Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record
Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 02:23
England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged?
England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being under-appreciated?
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 02:13
Brilliant first half, turbulent second - Tuchel
England manager praises his players as England beat France 6-4 for third place in the 2026 World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 02:00
Rewatch the World Cup final in 3D
Watch the World Cup final from every angle including through the eyes of every player.
BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 01:31
How did England players rate during the World Cup?
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 01:05
Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff
Where to start with this rollercoaster of a match? Thomas Tuchel had promised a reaction but he could not have imagined the manner of the response from England, albeit against a France team firmly on their sunloungers during an incredible first half in which they conceded four times. Yet with Kylian Mbappé on the hu…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 00:40
Rate England and France players in third-place play-off
Rate the England and France players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 19 Jul · 00:30
Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations
Hospitality and secondary ticket market help fuel rise Gianni Infantino will feel this shores up his position Fifa will announce record $15bn (£11.2bn) revenues from this summer’s World Cup, significantly exceeding the targets set before the tournament. Fifa’s member associations were informed of the boost in income…
BBC Sport — FootballSat, 18 Jul · 23:17
Rice fires England into early lead against France
Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France in the World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 18 Jul · 22:15
Ten-man Kilmarnock leave it late against Elgin - League Cup round-up
Ten-man Kilmarnock need a stoppage-time goal to defeat Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, while St Johnstone and holders St Mirren are also among Saturday's winners.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 18 Jul · 21:47
O'Neill eyes 'couple of new faces' for Celtic
Martin O'Neill insists Celtic are "making some progress" in introducing more new faces to his squad as he opens up on the failure to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 18 Jul · 21:27
France 4-6 England: World Cup third-place playoff – live
World Cup updates from 10pm BST/5pm EDT/7am AEST Players ‘puzzled’ but Tuchel left himself no option Email John | Sign up for Football Daily France: Maignan, Gusto, Konate, Lacroix, Theo Hernandez, Zaire Emery, Rabiot, Olise, Cherki, Doue, Mbappe. Subs: Samba, Risser, Digne, Upamecano, Kounde, Kone, Dembele, Tchouam…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 18 Jul · 20:44
Watt hails Motherwell as he is sold to Samsunspor
Motherwell sell midfielder Elliot Watt to Turkish SuperLig club Samsunspor for an undisclosed fee.
Guardian — FootballSat, 18 Jul · 20:15
Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final
Coach tells of first encounter when Messi was 16 ‘I took man-marker off and Messi scored four’ Luis de la Fuente says he will not man-mark Lionel Messi in the World Cup final, even though the Argentina captain has scored eight times and provided four assists and the Spain coach’s own experience suggests it might not…
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World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final buildup, security stepped up with Trump attendance – live

Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final: the referee, the stats and the omens

Masters of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles | Emma Hayes

World Cup final data pointers: Spain’s defensive record and Argentina’s attack

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 42

Best England team for a long time - that's a fact, says Rice

England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win third-place play-off

Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record

England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged?

Brilliant first half, turbulent second - Tuchel

Rewatch the World Cup final in 3D

How did England players rate during the World Cup?

Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff

Rate England and France players in third-place play-off

Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations

Rice fires England into early lead against France

Ten-man Kilmarnock leave it late against Elgin - League Cup round-up

O'Neill eyes 'couple of new faces' for Celtic

France 4-6 England: World Cup third-place playoff – live

Watt hails Motherwell as he is sold to Samsunspor

Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final