World Cup’s success will pay off for soccer in US — but real growth is a slow burn
Growing a sport is not like winning an election. Everything doesn’t suddenly change within months.
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Leandro Paredes not sent off after World Cup final brawl as Fifa opens investigation
It was widely reported by broadcasters that Paredes was sent off but Fifa sources have indicated this was not the...
World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable moments
What were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama
Zlatan Ibrahimovic abruptly quits punditry after World Cup final
Ibrahimovic formed Fox’s punditry crew for the World Cup along with Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas
Thousands of Spanish fans erupt in celebration after historic World Cup final victory over Argentina
Madrid’s streets filled with fans who had travelled from across the world to watch Spain’s triumph
Spain v Argentina LIVE: Ugly scenes after full time as Spain win second World Cup in their history
Spain 1-0 Argentina (a.e.t.): Lionel Messi was denied on surely his final World Cup appearance, with the aftermath further souring...
Ryan Fox denies Cameron Young, Sam Burns at The Open Championship as American golf takes another hit
Ryan Fox failed to birdie the easiest hole at Royal Birkdale while trying to win The Open Championship. But, when...
Thomas Tuchel explains Kobbie Mainoo injury after midfielder’s zero World Cup minutes
Mainoo missed England’s 6-4 win over France in the bronze final due to an injury, though he hadn’t featured in...
World Cup final: Who are the ITV and BBC commentators, pundits and presenters?
The star-studded line-ups aim to bring enthusiasm, insight and analysis across a packed summer of football
World Cup 2026: Final start time and tournament results in full
Holders Argentina defend their World Cup crown against Spain in a blockbuster final
World Cup final half-time show: Who is performing, how long will it take and how can I watch it?
The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal colliding in World Cup final is glimpse of soccer’s present, future
The sport of soccer has belonged to Lionel Messi. The World Cup final may finally introduce the player many believe...
The Miracle Of Lionel Messi: Embrace Him And Celebrate His Greatness
Mark Twain once said that the two most important days in your life are the day you are born and...
The World Cup final is Messi v Yamal, master v successor, a planetary alignment
There may never be another final like this one, which is so much about two players forever linked
Argentina boss unsure about Lionel Messi’s future ahead of World Cup final: ‘He doesn’t stop surprising us’
Messi is hoping to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup crowns
