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Trump questions England’s World Cup tactics in their semi-final loss to Argentina

US President Donald Trump (left) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower on July 17.

‘No regrets’: England manager defends his decisions in semi-final against Argentina

England manager Thomas Tuchel refused to engage journalists in a blame game on July 17.

Barca fingerprints and Messi magic all over Spain-Argentina final, say Xavi and Javier Mascherano

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw Welcome Reception - Hall of Nations, John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, U.S. - December 4, 2025 Xavi Hernandez arrives at the Welcome Reception ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

Fans drive us to want another World Cup triumph, says Argentina’s Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said of seeing the fans celebrate, “it’s impossible for it not to touch your heart”.

Helicopter ride is Spain’s only scare before World Cup final, jokes Luis de la Fuente

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: Luis De La Fuente, Head Coach of Spain, speaks during a press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at Fanatics Fest at Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York, New York. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ELSA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 18, 2026

A pall of wildfire smoke hanging over the Manhattan Bridge and the lower Manhattan skyline on July 16.

Lionel Messi is walking into history

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after the semi-final match against England as they advance to the World Cup final.

Wildfire smoke to have minimal impact on World Cup final

A pall of wildfire smoke hanging over the Manhattan Bridge and the lower Manhattan skyline on July 16.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina face Spain’s cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (left) and Spain’s Lamine Yamal celebrating World Cup success with teammates.

World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say

Jul 15, 2026; Jersey City, New Jersey, USA; A general view of a drone show above Liberty State Park with the New York City skyline in the background ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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