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Did World Cup permanently change ticket-price politics? - Live Updates
A wave of fans left outside World Cup stadiums after buying "ghost tickets" has added momentum to state and federal efforts to crack down on speculative ticket sales.
The best and worst moments from the 2026 World Cup halftime show
Justin Bieber, the Muppets, and Madonna step out for an overstuffed 2026 World Cup final halftime show. EW breaks down the best and worst moments.
Fans celebrate World Cup win at East Rutherford sports landmark
“It’s nuts in the best way possible,” said one Redd's employee about the World Cup and its fans. “Exactly what we’d hoped for.”
Victor Wembanyama’s World Cup Final Appearance Catch NBA World’s Attention
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was in attendance during the FIFA World Cup finale between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium (temporarily rebadged as New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Wembanyama was shown on the broadcast mere minutes before the halftime break. His appearance caught the attention of the NBA World, […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s World Cup Final Appearance Catch NBA World’s Attention appeared first on HEAVY.
The World Cup's First Halftime Show Did Too Much and Meant Too Little
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and more headlined a spectacle too bland and overstuffed to be memorable
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup; Hartford fans pack Trinity Health Stadium watch party
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring one goal against Argentina in extra time to cap off a final that went scoreless through regulation.
Five reasons why the World Cup final was so dull
Spain dominated the final but required extra time to find a winner, while Argentina waited until the 121st minute to create a big chance
Arsenal planning short-term move for free agent John Stones following William Saliba's World Cup injury
Plus: Tottenhams Djed Spence is keen on a move to Inter Milan; Chelseas stance on Joao Pedro has been revealed amid interest from Barcelona; Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa plans a raid on former club Real Madrid
🎥 Bad loser? World Cup star completely loses the plot
Well, what on earth happened there? Shortly after the final whistle of the World Cup final, which Spain had won 1–0 after extra time, some pretty wild scenes unfolded on the pitch.During a mass con...
Zlatan, Thierry Henry On Spain's World Cup Victory: 'Football Won Today'
Following Spain's World Cup final victory, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry praised La Roja.
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.The Spanish dominance continued in extra-time, with Williams almost opening the scoring with a glancing header that Martinez got down well to save one-handed.
England's huge World Cup payday revealed after France victory
The Three Lions secured a major payday after defeating France in a thrilling third-place playoff
4 Takeaways After Spain Beats Argentina In Extra Time To Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain stands alone on top of the world. Here are four takeaways from the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Bangor businesses hope World Cup excitement scores big with local fans
As the world’s biggest soccer tournament comes to a close with its championship match, Bangor businesses are hoping the global excitement translates into packed dining rooms and a busy Sunday afternoo...
Madonna-Justin Bieber Tension Erupts Behind World Cup Halftime Show
The first-ever World Cup final halftime show was designed to unite some of music’s biggest stars, but Madonna and Justin The Madonna-Justin Bieber Tension Erupts Behind World Cup Halftime Show first a...
At World Cup Final, Trump Seeks to Bask in Another Sports Championship
The president flew in Marine One over MetLife Stadium on Sunday ahead of his arrival. It was the second time recently that he sought to seize the spotlight at a major sporting event.
Prediction markets Swell to 27% of sports bets during World Cup
Kalshi, the biggest player, has repeatedly broken its own trading records during the World Cup.
Full 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show ⭐️
Check out the full 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Halftime Show during halftime of Spain vs Argentina
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 4:22 p.m. EDT
BTS, Madonna and the Muppets take the World Cup stage
BTS, Madonna and the Muppets take the World Cup stage
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Sunday's show started with an apparently
Tom Cruise and Half of Hollywood Lit Up the 2026 World Cup Final
The movie star, who is promoting the heck out of his new film “Digger,” put his stamp on Sunday’s World Cup final, and was joined by half of Hollywood.
Madonna and the Muppets take the World Cup stage
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It started with an apparently pre-recorded
Madonna and the Muppets take the World Cup stage
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It started with an apparently pre-recorded
When Is The Next World Cup?
What to know about the next women's and men's FIFA World Cups.
Madonna and the Muppets take the World Cup stage
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
Madonna and the Muppets take the World Cup stage
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
Spain or Argentina? Politicians are divided on the World Cup final - Live Updates
We asked some of the most dedicated tourney followers in American politics to share their predictions for the final.
IShowSpeed hypes 2026 World Cup Final with hit song ‘Champions’
YouTube star iShowSpeed pumps up Argentina and Spain fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final with his hit song "Champions."
Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed, and More to Headline World Cup Closing Ceremony
Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Jennifer Hudson will headline FIFA's star-studded closing ceremony before the 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jerse...
World Cup final entertainment kicks off
The 2026 World Cup comes to an end this morning with a match between Spain and Argentina – and a musical line-up featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Spain vs Argentina, World Cup Final: Live Thread
Join us for an epic World Cup Final adventure!
Argentina vs. Spain starting lineups today for World Cup Final
See the official starting lineups for Argentina and Spain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
Spain's Pau Cubarsí Wins 2026 World Cup Young Player Award
Spain's Pau Cubarsí has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup Young Player Award, given to the tournament's top player under the age of 21.
Ireland's World Cup play - Live Updates
Ireland is hoping the global sporting spotlight surrounding the World Cup will also shine on its growing sports technology industry.
Trump presence means long queues for World Cup final
Supporters are facing hours of queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.
The World Cup final is finally here as Spain and Argentina face off in an epic clash of styles
Live updates: Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final. Follow along for the latest.
Telemundo adds UEFA Champions League rights in multiyear deal
With a record-breaking World Cup drawing to a close on Sunday, Telemundo is announcing its next step in soccer broadcasting. The NBCUniversal-owned network announced on Sunday that it has secured exclusive U.S. Spanish-language broadcast rights for all UEFA men’s club competitions, including Champions League, for three years beginning with the 2027-28 season. Currently, U.S. Spanish-language…
6 big World Cup political moments as Argentina faces Spain
The path to Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has been dotted with political moments. President Trump, inevitably, was to the fore. Trump’s intervention to get Team USA star Fola…
What Do The World Cup Final Winners Get?
It's not just the winners of the World Cup getting paid at the end of the tournament, but the champions will get that and much, much more.
Infantino's 2026 World Cup Travels, By The Numbers
FIFA President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup.
I went on Walmart's World Cup tour. It was peak America.
International World Cup fans fell in love with Walmart. I attended one of the tours the company organized to seize on the attention.
World Cup final live updates: Spain vs. Argentina latest news, score, highlights and analysis
Looking back at the World Cup: Fans drank Boston dry, got permanent tattoos, sold out famous BBQ joints, and drove up small business revenue
From permanent tattoos and drinking Boston dry, to a bar doing nearly 300% of weekly business in one night, the World Cup is helping small businesses.
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for the Final
Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup final today. Get kickoff time, TV channel and streaming info for the match on FOX.
Relive 'America's World Cup' with our commemorative book
The United States staged the biggest, boldest and best World Cup in 2026, and USA TODAY Sports has crafted a hardcover keepsake book to commemorate it
2026 World Cup: How to watch all of today's games, Sunday, July 19 match schedule, free streaming info, and more
Poll: Favorite World Cup Fans
After Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, it’s likely that soccer will go back to being a secondary sport here in the United States. Sure, there will be excitement in 2027 for the Women’s World Cup, but that’s happening in Brazil. There will be coverage of the U.S. women’s team, but not nearly as much interest in games not involving the USWNT.
World Cup, the highest-scoring finals ⚽️
World Cup finals are often tight, cagey matches, where every mistake can prove very costly. Yet several of them have produced especially spectacular, high-scoring encounters.Just hours before the bloc...
What TV channel is the World Cup on today?
The final match of the World Cup takes place Sunday in New Jersey.
Arsenal's World Cup finalists
It's European versus world champions in Sunday's World Cup final and Arsenal have three players in Luis de la Fuente's Spain side who face Argentina live on the BBC from 19:00 BST. Mikel Merino has been dubbed the World Cup 'super sub' after scoring two last-minute winners in the knockout stages to eliminate Portugal and Belgium from the competition. At this tournament, he has become the first player in World Cup history to score the winning goal in two different knockout-stage matches as a substitute, and also the first Spanish player to score two winning goals after the 80th minute at the World Cup.
A new AI benchmark: Betting on the World Cup.
Can AI predict the future? A World Cup betting contest reveals which models make the smartest wagers.
What happens when President Trump attends major sports events – and why he does it
The U.S. President has attended several major sporting events and is set to present the World Cup trophy on Sunday
Kansas City's World Cup small business efforts forged bonds between founders
On top of organizing a Union Station marketplace that drew more than 120,000 visitors, City of Entrepreneurs’ Open Doors! program led to unexpected collaboration opportunities between cohort members.
World Cup final on Sunday; see where to watch 📲
Today’s Highlights 🔥World Cup16:00 – Spain vs Argentina – SporTV, Rede Globo, SBT, NSports, Globoplay, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium, Ge TV Veikkausliiga (Finnish Championship)12:30 – FF Jaro vs...
Where is the next World Cup? See hosts for 2030 and 2034
The 2026 World Cup ends today at MetLife. Here's where the next tournaments will be played in 2030 and 2034.
Bay Area sports calendar, July 19-20
Spain and forward Lamine Yamal are favored to defeat defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final at noon on Sunday. (KTVU 2, KTXL 40)
Harry Kane on World Cup future with England
Harry Kane reflects on England's successes and failures at the 2026 World Cup as well as his future with the national team.
World Cup final entertainment roundup
The 2026 World Cup comes to an end this morning with a match between Spain and Argentina – and a musical line-up featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Who has most goals in World Cup history? Kylian Mbappé ties Lionel Messi with goal in third-place game
🤯 Never before! France have already made unwanted history
France are currently making a fool of themselves in the World Cup third-place playoff — it is already a humiliation of historic proportions. Today’s match for third place was not exactly approach...
How much are tickets to 2026 World Cup finals between Argentina and Spain?
Dig deep if you are looking for a last-minute ticket to see the World Cup final.
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.
The beginning of the end
To start our final weekend of an incredible World Cup tournament: the third-place match in Miami.
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final has everything: Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and 2 super teams chasing history
What Do The World Cup Third-Place Winners Get?
France and England face off for a third-place finish in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What does the winner receive besides bronze recognition?
Tickets For World Cup Final—The Most Expensive U.S. Sporting Event Ever—Rise 46%
The cheapest tickets for the final on the secondary market were just shy of $7,000 on Wednesday, with an average ticket price of $11,327, which marked the most expensive sporting event in U.S. history.
The Influencer Whose Friendship With Trump Made Her a Sports Star
Emily Austin has leveraged her political connections for special access to cover World Cup games and UFC fights.
Poll: Who Ya Got in the World Cup Final?
Editor's note: Welcome to Athlon Sports' poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section. The world is watching!
A small-business mecca in Philadelphia is leaning into World Cup fandom
World Cup boosts East Passyunk businesses in Philadelphia, leading to creative block parties despite denied city permits and limited support.
East Passyunk's businesses thrive amid World Cup permit woes
World Cup boosts East Passyunk businesses in Philadelphia, leading to creative block parties despite denied city permits and limited support.
Marco Bassetti on why global entertainment still depends on local culture
In an age when viewers can drift from TikTok to Netflix to YouTube within minutes, the World Cup remains a rare thing: a live event that can capture the attention of a huge, simultaneous worldwide audience. Banijay Live, part of Banijay Entertainment that is behind hit TV franchises including "MasterChef," "Big Brother," and "The Traitors," is producing the tournament's closing ceremony on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Marco Bassetti, its chief executive, says earning that kind of global attention is harder than ever — and keeping it depends on understanding local culture.
Trump, Messi, Thatcher — and the Most Lucrative World Cup Ever
The quadrennial football competition reaches its climax on Sunday with a whole range of geopolitical subplots.
NFL players want more grass fields after World Cup
NFL players start a social media campaign to support a call by their players union for more permanent grass fields following the World Cup.
Boston businesses hope energy from World Cup crowds can have lasting impact on nightlife
Boston's summer of major international events is nearing its finale, but businesses and residents hope the momentum will continue long after the final whistle of the World Cup.
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 8:12 p.m. EDT
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS: What to expect at the World Cup final halftime show that could break soccer's rules
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, Yahoo's taking a look at everything there is to know about the soccer organization's first-ever halftime show.
Kansas City business owner wins Verizon’s live pitch competition timed to World Cup
Liz Benditt scored the final goal Friday, securing victory in a national pitch competition that began with more than 500 contenders before narrowing to a live, Shark Tank-style round at New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup final.
Will Argentina be punished at the World Cup over a political banner?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports a FIFA investigation into Argentina's players celebrating with a political banner on the field.
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup Finals Weather Update, Forecast
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, here is what the weather forecast is shaping up to be.
MLS Commish: World Cup ‘Proved We Are a Soccer Nation’
The commissioner said the event has “brought out the best” from the U.S.
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 1:07 p.m. EDT
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
World Cup crowds brought record-breaking business to Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Will momentum last?
The organization says the focus now is on turning one-time visitors into repeat customers.
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Final This Sunday
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup Final: TV Channel, Live Stream, Kickoff Time, and Messi's Last Shot at Glory
Preparation Spreads the Value of the World Cup Across the Entire Sports Marketing World
The soccer tournament showed how being ready leads to success.
From The Sports Desk: A blockbuster World Cup Final
NBC News previews Spain vs. Argentina: who will win the World Cup final?
Alan Rothenberg on Soccer’s American Future
The architect of the 1994 World Cup on soccer's future, MLS growth, franchise values, and the 2026 final.
How MLS Plans to Take the World Cup Baton Forward
MLS Commissioner Don Garber on the World Cup, Messi in the final, and his 28-year legacy at MLS.
World Cup final on track to be most expensive sporting event ever
The average price of World Cup final tickets is $12,751, more than $2,000 higher than the previous record set by the 2024 Super Bowl.
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist. The list includes Shakira and Burna Boy's