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A 2007 charity photoshoot brought a young Lionel Messi and a baby Lamine Yamal together. Nineteen years later, the two stars are set to face each other in the World Cup final, with the image going viral as fans and photographers reflect on the remarkable coincidence.
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on July 19 will feature a pre-match closing ceremony and the tournament's first half-time show, with performances by artists including Post Malone, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, IShowSpeed, and at half-time Shakira, Madonna, and BTS.
Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday's World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey, with Spain's collective control pitted against Argentina's comeback resilience. Pundits Michael Owen and Zlatan Ibrahimovic back Spain on tournament form, while analysts highlight the tactical duel between the two coaches.
The US military has conducted a series of strikes against Iran following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan, with Iran retaliating against US bases in Kuwait. The escalation threatens global oil shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
Kylian Mbappé became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with his 22nd goal, but France lost 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff. Mbappé also set a new tournament record with 10 goals, and England's Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka shone in the match.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said repeated US violations of a memorandum of understanding prove President Donald Trump's signature is 'utterly worthless and invalid.' He warned of 'unforgettable lessons' for the US from Iran and the 'Resistance Front.' The statement follows renewed strikes between Washington and Tehran after a ceasefire collapsed.
Kylian Mbappe netted twice in France's third-place play-off defeat to England, taking his World Cup tally to 22 goals and surpassing Lionel Messi as the all-time leading scorer. He also finished as the top scorer of the 2026 tournament with 10 goals.
As Argentina prepares for the FIFA World Cup final against Spain, a wave of memes, jokes, and criticism from across Latin America reveals a rare exception to the region's traditional solidarity with its football teams. Fans in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile are hoping for an Argentine defeat, citing perceived favorable refereeing and political tensions.
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Spain are favored, Argentina defend their title, and the match features a clash of generations between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.
Iran's Health Ministry reports that at least 50 people have been killed and over 500 injured in US airstrikes over recent weeks, with casualties including women and children. The ministry also provided earlier figures of 14 dead and 78 injured from strikes on July 8-9, which it says occurred during a ceasefire.
Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with President Trump attending. Argentina's President Milei will watch from home due to superstition, while a banner controversy prompts UK calls for FIFA investigation.
Overnight clashes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have escalated the U.S.-Iran conflict, with the U.S. launching strikes on Iranian targets and revoking Tehran's oil sales waiver. Iran has retaliated with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears that the preliminary ceasefire agreement will collapse.
Argentina's World Cup victory provided a temporary distraction from political turmoil as President Javier Milei reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Diego Santilli as Cabinet Chief and diminishing Santiago Caputo's role. The tournament also reignited the Malvinas sovereignty debate, with players defying a ban on related flags and President Milei facing a diplomatic tiff with Britain.
France and England, both semifinal losers, face off in the World Cup third-place playoff in Miami. The match marks Didier Deschamps' final game as France coach, while England's Thomas Tuchel faces scrutiny over his tactics. Kylian Mbappé is in contention for the Golden Boot.
The United States and Iran traded strikes on military and infrastructure targets over the weekend, with Iran announcing it had suspended its commitments under the interim deal. The conflict, focused on the Strait of Hormuz, saw significant damage in Kuwait, including a desalination plant and oil facility.
The United States carried out a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, damaging bridges and energy infrastructure, while Iranian officials reported water outages in several towns. Iran responded with attacks on US military sites in the Gulf, and Kuwait asked residents to conserve power.
The US military has conducted a seventh night of strikes on Iran, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have hit US facilities across the Gulf. The conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides exchanging accusations and denials.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported carrying out multiple waves of drone and missile strikes against US military facilities in Kuwait and Jordan, according to Iranian state media and statements cited by TASS. Targets included air bases, fuel storage tanks, and HIMARS systems. Kuwaiti air defenses were reportedly activated to intercept Iranian drones.
The United States and Iran have expanded their conflict by striking infrastructure targets, with US forces hitting bridges in Iran and Tehran responding by attacking a power and desalination plant in Kuwait. At sea, US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, two oil tankers exploded after passing through a mined route, and armed men seized a vessel off Yemen. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that no oil or gas could be exported from the region until US aggression ends.
US forces have carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure and military sites, while Iran retaliates with drones and missiles against US-allied Gulf states. The conflict, triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the peace deal is over, has caused a humanitarian crisis, with a desalination plant hit leaving 10,000 people without water.