Former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has identified Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as the two leading candidates for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The former Valencia and Barcelona star believes the outcome of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain could have a major influence on who eventually takes home football’s most…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has admitted his life has changed dramatically since his breakout performances at the FIFA World Cup, saying his newfound fame means he can’t do some things anymore. The 40-year-old became one of the tournament’s surprise stars after producing a string of outstanding performances, beginning with a clean sheet in Cape Verde’s shock goalless draw against…
Defending champions Argentina are through to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final following a late 2-1 comeback win over the Three Lions of England at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday evening. Argentina will now face European champions Spain in the final of this year’s World Cup at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Spain defeated France 2-0 at the…
Spain’s La Roja are through to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a dominant 2-0 win over France in their semi-final match at the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday evening. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 champions from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne brought down Lamine Yamal inside his own…
Spain winger Lamine Yamal has insisted La Roja have no reason to fear France ahead of their FIFA World Cup semi-final after defeating Belgium 2-1 to reach the last four. Spain booked their place in the semi-finals thanks to Mikel Merino’s late winner in Dallas, setting up a blockbuster clash with France, who are seeking a third consecutive FIFA…
England reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after Jude Bellingham scored twice in a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami, United States. Norway stunned England in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup’s inswinging delivery drifted beyond Jordan Pickford and into the net. England responded deep into first-half stoppage time through Bellingham, who calmly finished after a…
