ATLANTA STADIUM — Watching Argentina’s coach speak the day before his team produced one of the most epic semifinal comebacks in World Cup history, it was impossible not to think that Lionel Scaloni was trying to soften the potential blow for the soccer-crazy nation’s almost 47 million citizens. The Albiceleste has been so successful under … Read more
The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now set as Spain and Argentina will meet on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium in the world’s most important game. It is a clash between two elite national teams who both put on remarkable performances in their respective semifinal wins. It pits the reigning … Read more
Yes, there’s a third-place game in the 2026 World Cup. Following their semifinal round losses, France and England will play in the World Cup Bronze matchup on Saturday afternoon; France lost to Spain on Tuesday, while England lost to Argentina on Wednesday. Prior to the semifinal round loss, France had won each of its six … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Spain is awaiting the winner of Argentina-England in the championship match, while France is awaiting the loser in the third-place game. All that means is we still have some fabulous football left on the docket. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day … Read more
England and Argentina will restore their historic rivalry when the two sides go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, and, for the first time ever, Lionel Messi will be part of it. As hard as it might be to believe, it’s true: Messi has never played a match, … Read more
England and Harry Kane take on Argentina and Lionel Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Tuesday, in Atlanta Stadium. It’s a battle between the defending champion and a team that has tried again and again to reach the top of the mountain – Messi and Argentina won the tournament in 2022 in … Read more
How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup? Simple. A bike, a parking lot and an ice cream. Tuchel said ahead of England’s World Cup semifinal against Lionel Messi’s Argentina that he relaxes by reconnecting with his inner child. “Sometimes you just go on … Read more
After recovering from a major ACL injury nearly two years ago, Spain midfielder Rodri has been able to make a huge impact as La Roja look to win its first World Cup since 2010. Havng endured a similar injury during his career, FOX Sports soccer analyst Zlatan Ibrahimović lauded the remarkable comeback Rodri has made … Read more
DALLAS STADIUM — Long after the final whistle — as the lawnmowers came out to maintain the grass and broadcast crews were in the middle of their standups — Spain fans remained. They were dancing and singing and chanting. “Ole! Ole! Ole!” rang throughout the stadium where their team had just delivered a commanding performance, … Read more
Spain secured its spot in the FIFA World Cup final with a convincing 2-0 victory over France in Dallas, and FOX Sports analyst Landon Donovan came away highly impressed with the performance of Lamine Yamal. Speaking after the match, the former United States men’s national team star observed the defensive fears Yamal caused for the … Read more