This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup … Read more
NEW YORK — Some rivalries don’t need October stakes to feel like the playoffs. To open the second half of the season, the Dodgers returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time since they walked away as the 2024 world champions. In a tense environment in the Bronx, Friday’s opener was a tight nail-biter until … Read more
Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup puts this generation in the conversation with some of the greatest national teams in history. No team had followed a European Championship title with a World Cup victory since Spain did it by winning Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. That legendary Spanish side then completed an … Read more
For years, Argentina’s future was built around one name: Lionel Messi. But after Sunday’s World Cup defeat to Spain, the question facing La Albiceleste is no longer about extending Messi’s legacy, but who will be tasked with creating the next one. Adding to the uncertainty, Argentina could also be facing a coaching change, with Lionel … Read more
There will be many stories written about Spain’s defense following its 2026 FIFA World Cup title, and for good reason. With all the evidence now before us, we can safely say it was the greatest defensive performance in the history of the world’s most prestigious tournament. Many people will focus on how Spain was able … Read more
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM – After what seemed like every player from Spain came over to shake his hand, Lionel Messi sat alone on the pitch. Argentina’s superstar took off his cleats and shinguards and plopped his legs out in front of him, leaning back on his arms. As FIFA volunteers assembled the stage … Read more
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM – In Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, one of the biggest takeaways is how success needs to be determined even before you enter battle. In war, the key assets of preparation will always outdo any reactionary tactics, because knowing the entire blueprint doesn’t just make you better prepared, it … Read more
Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion as Spain celebrated its win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium. Messi, who was held scoreless in Sunday’s final after scoring eight goals in the first seven matches of the tournament, couldn’t hide his feelings as Spain took … Read more
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM — Spain stands alone on top of the world. La Roja won their second World Cup title on Sunday — Spain’s first since 2010 — by defeating Lionel Messi and 10-man Argentina on Ferran Torres’s goal in the second half of extra time following a scoreless first 90 minutes. Spain … Read more
If Argentina is going to beat Spain in the 2206 FIFA World Cup Final, it’ll have to do it without one of its top defenders. Lisandro MartÃnez departed Sunday’s final right before halftime due to an apparent leg injury. It’s unclear how the injury happened, but MartÃnez went down on the pitch during a break … Read more