FIFA has opened an investigation into potential disciplinary breaches involving Argentina following the World Cup final defeat to Spain in New Jersey. The probe comes after reports that Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was involved in a post-match altercation as Spanish players celebrated their victory on the pitch.


FIFA to investigate Argentine players' behaviour after the WC final

Rodri had one of football's best comeback stories. Less than two years after tearing his ACL, he won the Golden Ball as Spain's captain, leading them to a 1-0 win over Argentina for their second World Cup title. Spain conceded just one goal in seven games all tournament. Messi took home the Silver Ball, and Mbappé got Bronze. "A player who touches the sky and then plummets to hell is also capable of rising again," Rodri said after the win.


FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain captain adds World Cup to trophy cabinet

In 2007, a 20-year-old Lionel Messi bathed a five-month-old baby in a plastic tub for a UNICEF charity calendar. That baby was Lamine Yamal. Nineteen years later, the two face off as rivals in the World Cup final — Messi chasing one more title, Yamal leading Spain's new generation. Yamal's mother won the photoshoot spot through a neighborhood raffle in Rocafonda, Mataró, where Yamal grew up


FIFA World Cup 2026: Baby Yamal & 20-year-old Messi were part of a UNICEF photoshoot in 2007

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked Zee TV for promoting football across India ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina. As football fever grips the country, restaurants stay open late, Kerala announces a school holiday, and fans prepare for one of the biggest nights in football history. Infantino also expressed hope of seeing India compete in a future FIFA World Cup, while Zee TV reaffirmed its commitment to supporting youth football development across the country.


FIFA World Cup fever grips India

New York City has turned into a sea of red-and-yellow and light blue-and-white as Spain and Argentina fans take over the streets ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Thousands of Argentina supporters stormed Times Square, while hundreds of Spain fans held their own pep rally outside Madison Square Garden.

FIFA WC 2026 final: Spain and Argentina fans take over New York 

The Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is becoming more than just football's biggest match. As world leaders openly back different teams based on their positions on the Israel-Palestine conflict, the final has evolved into a geopolitical talking point. From Javier Milei and Benjamin Netanyahu supporting Argentina to Pedro Sánchez and Iran backing Spain, politics is taking center stage alongside football.


FIFA World Cup Final 2026: Argentina vs Spain more than just a game

Spain arrives at Sunday's World Cup final in East Rutherford having conceded just one goal in seven matches — the best defensive run in tournament history. A back four of Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsí and Porro has anchored a side built on collective belief under coach Luis de la Fuente. A clean sheet against Argentina would set a new record for fewest goals conceded by a World Cup-winning team, beating the current mark of two shared by France, Italy, and Spain's own 2010 champions.


One goal in seven games: Can Spain's defense stop Messi's Argentina?

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi and Yamal's 2007 photo comes full circle

On the eve of the World Cup final, FIFA president Gianni Infantino sent a personal thank-you to Zee TV for a partnership spanning 39 FIFA competitions, including the 2027 Women's World Cup. He praised India's footballing passion, recalling the record 1.3 million fans at the 2017 U-17 World Cup, and noted thousands of Indian supporters among the 6.5 million fans across this year's tournament. Infantino also credited Zee TV's public screenings in cinemas, pubs and hotels for building communal viewing culture, and said he looks forward to India qualifying for a World Cup someday.


FIFA Chief thanks Zee TV for growing football in India 

US President Donald Trump has urged FIFA to choose the United States as the sole host of a future FIFA World Cup, suggesting Canada and Mexico be left out after the success of the 2026 tournament. Speaking alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino at Trump Tower ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, Trump praised the tournament and even revealed discussions about a potential future US-China World Cup bid.


Trump seeks FIFA to host another World Cup in the US

Big news for England fans. Declan Rice has recovered from a stomach bug and is declared to start. That’s huge. England need their midfield engine now more than ever with defending champions Argentina standing in the way in Atlanta. One game, one spot in the World Cup Final on the line. Rice going from sick to starting in 48 hours is the kind of turnaround you want to see before a semi-final. 


England's vice-captain fit for Argentina World Cup semi-final showdown

Tom Cruise is heading to MetLife Stadium — but this time it's football, not fighter jets. FIFA has confirmed the Hollywood star for a "special appearance" at the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony on July 19, joining Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed. 


Tom Cruise joins FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony

Belgian ambassador to India, Didier Vanderhasselt, spoke to Wion's Vidur Kathuria on Belgium's World Cup campaign. The ambassador hosted a screening at his residence for the Quarter-final clash between Belgium and Spain

 Belgian Ambassador to India reflects on Red Devils' World Cup campaign

Police in Atlanta have been put on alert for the semi-final clash between England and Argentina. Officers have been briefed on potential flashpoints between the two sets of fans.


FIFA WC 2026: Police on alert in Atlanta for England-Argentina semi-final

For the first time ever, The top four teams in the FIFA rankings have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup.


FIFA World Cup semi-finals set, top four-ranked teams through

Egypt returned home from the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a heroes' welcome after their heartbreaking defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16.


Egypt squad returns home after historic world cup campaign 

Norway star striker Erling Haaland has claimed that all the pressure is on England ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday.


Erling Haaland: All the pressure is on England

The quarter-finals are set and it’s a big one. European champions Spain take on Belgium in Los Angeles. Spain edged past Portugal with a last-minute winner in the Last-16 and haven’t conceded a single goal in the tournament so far. But Belgium are coming in hungry for an upset. 


Quarter finals: Spain vs Belgium | Can Belgium upset the European champions?

The World Cup 2026 is heating up and we’re down to the last 8. Quarter-finals kick off July 9 with France vs Morocco in Foxborough. Then it’s Spain vs Belgium in LA, Norway vs England in Miami, and Argentina vs Switzerland in Kansas City. One month of drama comes down to this. The final is set for July 19 at New Jersey. 


Road to the final | FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals set 

Spain have created a World Cup record by registering a sixth straight clean sheet in the tournament. Spain beat Portugal 1-0 and are yet to concede a goal at the 2026 World Cup.


Spain set World Cup record with sixth straight clean sheet

Belgium get their 'justice' after beating the U.S 4-1 in the round of 16. The official social media account of the Belgian football federation trolled FIFA over the decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension.


Belgium troll US and FIFA over Balogun controversy following 4-1 win

What a week in football politics. Trump says he "asked FIFA to review Balogun’s ban" and now FIFA has cleared him to play Belgium. But not everyone’s happy. Belgium’s coach called the reversal an "April Fools' Day joke" and UEFA fired back, saying FIFA "crossed a red line." So what actually happened with the ban, why did Trump get involved, and what does this mean for the match and for how FIFA makes big calls? Watch this report for more details!


Trump asked FIFA to reverse the Balogun ban

Cristiano Ronaldo says that critics 'have been trying to kill me for 23 years', ahead of the last-16 clash against Spain at the World Cup.

Ronaldo's Portugal face Spain in last-16 in Iberian derby

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FIFA to investigate Argentine players' behaviour after the WC final

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain captain adds World Cup to trophy cabinet

FIFA World Cup 2026: Baby Yamal & 20-year-old Messi were part of a UNICEF photoshoot in 2007

FIFA World Cup fever grips India

FIFA WC 2026 final: Spain and Argentina fans take over New York

FIFA World Cup Final 2026: Argentina vs Spain more than just a game

One goal in seven games: Can Spain's defense stop Messi's Argentina?

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi and Yamal's 2007 photo comes full circle

FIFA Chief thanks Zee TV for growing football in India

FIFA Chief thanks Zee TV for growing football in India

Trump seeks FIFA to host another World Cup in the US

England's vice-captain fit for Argentina World Cup semi-final showdown

Tom Cruise joins FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony

Belgian Ambassador to India reflects on Red Devils' World Cup campaign

FIFA WC 2026: Police on alert in Atlanta for England-Argentina semi-final

FIFA World Cup semi-finals set, top four-ranked teams through

Egypt squad returns home after historic world cup campaign

Erling Haaland: All the pressure is on England

Quarter finals: Spain vs Belgium | Can Belgium upset the European champions?

Road to the final | FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals set

Spain set World Cup record with sixth straight clean sheet

Belgium troll US and FIFA over Balogun controversy following 4-1 win

Trump asked FIFA to reverse the Balogun ban

Ronaldo's Portugal face Spain in last-16 in Iberian derby