East Rutherford
- 4d ago
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner, post-final brawl and fan misconduct at 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced on 29 July it had opened disciplinary cases against the Argentine Football Association and multiple players, citing a Falklands sovereignty banner shown after the semi-final and a violent confrontation following Spain's 1-0 extra-time final win.
- 4d ago
BTS boycotts 2027 Grammys over new Asian pop category, says music should not be divided by region or language
The K-pop group announced on Instagram that it will not submit its album 'Arirang' for the 69th Grammy Awards, citing the Recording Academy's new category for best Asian pop music performance.
- 5d ago
Tebas calls Infantino's World Cup defence 'pathetic' as FIFA president hits back at critics
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has branded a social media post by FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'pathetic', after Infantino dismissed critics of the 2026 World Cup as 'consumed by hatred'.
- 5d ago
World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic retires at 46, a week after Spain's extra-time win over Argentina
The Slovenian official steps away days after Spain's extra-time victory over Argentina, a match that drew criticism for his handling of physical play and sparked a post-match melee now under FIFA investigation.
- Jul 27
Spain's Dani Olmo accuses Argentina assistant Ayala of lying over World Cup final punch
Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo says Argentina assistant Roberto Ayala is 'failing to tell the truth' about the post-match altercation at the 2026 World Cup final, rejecting his apology.
- Jul 25
Spain coach De la Fuente slams 'intolerable' Argentina conduct as FIFA launches brawl investigation
Spain's Luis de la Fuente branded Argentina's post‑match behaviour 'intolerable and unacceptable' after a mass brawl erupted at the World Cup final, prompting a FIFA disciplinary investigation.
- Jul 25
Nicolás Otamendi retires from Argentina duty at 38 after World Cup final defeat to Spain
The 38-year-old central defender, with 139 caps and a World Cup title, steps down four days after the 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in East Rutherford.
- Jul 23
Rosalía apologises to Argentine fans after reposting World Cup taunt, faces concert boycott and cancelled tribute
The Spanish singer reposted a clip by Mia Khalifa mocking Argentina's World Cup final loss, triggering calls to boycott her four Buenos Aires shows and the cancellation of a symphonic tribute in Córdoba.
- Jul 21
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods; Carney says all options on the table
The US president signed an executive order on Monday targeting wine, hockey sticks, cement and other imports, effective in 30 days. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the move a violation of the USMCA and said Ottawa would consider all options.
- Jul 21
Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss: 'The pain is huge, this wound needs time to heal'
The 39-year-old Argentina captain posted an emotional Instagram message nearly 24 hours after the 1-0 extra-time loss at East Rutherford, thanking fans and congratulating Spain.
- Jul 21
Messi speaks after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain: 'The pain is immense'
Lionel Messi broke his silence a day after Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, posting that the wound will take time to heal.
- Jul 21
Spanish pilot pranks Argentine passengers with fake World Cup win, then reveals Spain's victory
After Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup, a Spanish pilot tricked Argentine passengers into believing their side had triumphed, then revealed the real result. On another flight, a Ryanair pilot sparked celebrations by joking that Spanish fans would need new jerseys with a second star.
- Jul 20
Messi breaks down in tears after Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain, posts emotional farewell on Instagram
Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, leaving Lionel Messi in tears during the medal ceremony before he posted a farewell message on Instagram.
- Jul 20
FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show runs 27 minutes, draws mixed reactions for Madonna, Bieber and BTS
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured the tournament's first halftime show, a Super Bowl-style production at MetLife Stadium that ran more than 27 minutes and generated over $100 million for education programmes.
- Jul 19
Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup, Ferran Torres the hero
Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium, denying Lionel Messi a second straight title and securing La Roja's first World Cup since 2010.
- Jul 18
FIFA deletes 7 million hate comments during 2026 World Cup, 14 times more than in Qatar
FIFA's anti-hate service has removed more than 7 million abusive posts during the 2026 World Cup in North America, a 14-fold jump from the 2022 tournament, as the final between Spain and Argentina approaches.
- Jul 17
Slavko Vinčić appointed for World Cup final as Szymon Marciniak's tournament ends after two group matches
FIFA has named Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, while Poland's Szymon Marciniak, the 2022 final referee, leaves the tournament after only two group-stage matches.
- Jul 14
Marciniak waits on FIFA final decision as Collina admiration fuels historic double bid at 2026 World Cup
Szymon Marciniak was not assigned to either World Cup semi-final, leaving the Polish referee in contention for the 19 July final or the third-place match after French officials were ruled out by their team's progress.
- Jul 1
World Cup 2026: Mbappé double sends France into last 16, Mexico and Norway also advance
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0; Mexico eased past Ecuador 2-0 and Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to book places in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup on June 30.
- Jul 1
Mbappe brace sends France into World Cup last 16 with 3-0 win over Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France comfortably beat Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stage.
