As the world focuses on Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in the World Cup final, expect a match defined by contrasting mentalities and tactics between the two sides. The battle for possession will likely dictate the outcome of the final and FOX Sports’ Alexi Lalas doubts Argentina can disrupt Spain’s rhythm and possession-heavy style of … Read more
On the eve of the World Cup final against Spain, Argentina captain Lionel Messi shared a message with his teammates, coaching staff, and supporters. On his official Instagram account, Messi reflected on his years with the national team and the bond formed within the squad leading up to Sunday’s championship match. “The most beautiful thing … Read more
Following the World Cup third-place match between England and France, Kylian Mbappé and England coach Thomas Tuchel shared a postgame hug – a heartwarming gesture after the Three Lions took home bronze after a 6-4 win. It was a reunion of sorts for the duo, as Tuchel managed Mbappé for two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain … Read more
This third-place game has a dirty little secret: It’s the most entertaining game, by far, in the entire World Cup. Nobody parks the bus. Nobody plays scared. Two exhausted, heartbroken teams show up, shrug and just play. Saturday in Miami gave us a spectacle for the ages. England beat France, 6-4, in a 10-goal circus … Read more
Bukayo Saka left it all on the pitch in England’s bronze medal final against France on Saturday, scoring a hat trick in the Three Lions’ 6-4 win at Miami Stadium. Saka ends his tournament with three goals and three assists in six appearances. However, he only started two matches for England and didn’t play in … Read more
Historically, third place games have typically been high scoring, wide open, and free-flowing, but England and France took that to another level on Saturday at Miami Stadium. England defeated France 6-4 to claim bronze at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was the best finish the Three Lions have had in the tournament since 1966 … Read more
Argentina defeated England, 2-1, after a late comeback victory in the semifinals, scoring two goals from the 85th minute onward through Enzo Fernández and Lautaro MartÃnez to snatch a World Cup final spot right out of England’s hands. During the match, there was a moment where Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi were in conversation, and … Read more
The Netherlands’ World Cup journey ended sooner than they hoped, but the Oranje made sure they would not be forgotten. They stormed through Group J, collecting seven points and finishing atop the group before their tournament was cut short. After beating Tunisia, Sweden played Japan to a draw before following up its impressive group stage … Read more
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal can both make history in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but they’re not the only ones whose legacies stand to benefit from the match — far from it. Here is who has the most to gain — and lose — in the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Spain and … Read more
The third-best soccer nation in the world is no small title. France and England fell in the World Cup semifinals — to Spain and Argentina, respectively — and now, those two nations will face off on Saturday for the bronze medal. Let’s dive into the odds for that matchup via FanDuel Sportsbook as of July … Read more