Friday, July 17, 2026
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France: Deschamps refuses to ease up before third-place match
The Blues will face England on Saturday for the third-place match at the 2026 World Cup.

Slavko Vincic to Referee Spain-Argentina 2026 Final
FIFA has entrusted Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic with the responsibility of officiating the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

Riddle: guess the European international qualified for 2026
BBC Sport launches its daily game: identify a 2026 World Cup player in a few attempts.

De la Fuente and Scaloni: master and student in world final
Luis de la Fuente, former coach of Lionel Scaloni, will face his former student in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Air Quality Degraded Before 2026 Final Spain-Argentina
Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfs New York two days before the world final between Spain and Argentina.

England-Argentina: Two Sports, Two Stakes in 2026
After their 2026 World Cup semi-final, England and Argentina meet again in rugby, illustrating the packed schedules of national teams.

England: beyond Tuchel, the real structural issues
The 2026 World Cup will force England to rethink its football culture far beyond its manager's tactical choices.

England: Questions raised following semi-final elimination
The English national team questions itself on its shortcomings after its defeat against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.