Henry Winter’s World Cup Diary, Day 30 Subscribe to World Soccer Kansas City/AtlantaThe Spanish played a game at their camp where one of Luis de la Fuente’s 26 was shown three club crests and had to name the player who journeyed between them. A test of knowledge and speed. Mikel Merino calmly but quickly nailed…
Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic French city of Bordeaux, at the heart of the country’s winelands, on Sunday as France and Spain battled blazes that have already forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France, while in Spain more than 75,000 people have been evacuated…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina controls the ball against Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Spain…
After more than a month of nearly daily soccer matches, the World Cup final is here. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Follow along for live coverage Argentina, the defending champions, face off against Spain, the reigning champions of Europe, in a showdown for the sport’s…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The list of men who have won a World Cup final is less than 500 names long, making it among the most exclusive in sports. Jurgen Klinsmann’s name is on that list. And if he had known what a special club he would join when he stepped on the pitch for the 1990…
Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal The highly anticipated showdown between Argentina and Spain is set to take place at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, as both powerhouses eye the ultimate footballing crown in a match the entire world is waiting for. Spain silences france to clinch final berth Spain earned their spot in the final…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday. A day after his 19th birthday, Yamal was denied a goal…
MADRID — A wildfire killed 12 people in Almeria in southern Spain as soaring temperatures gripped much of the country, Spanish authorities said Friday. Several victims of the Los Gallardos fire were found inside burnt-out vehicles, local media reported. Some 150 firefighters were battling the blaze. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the fire….
