If Spain's men's team beats Argentina in the World Cup final, the Royal Spanish Football Federation would make history: it would be the first federation to hold successive senior World Cup titles on both the men's and women's sides.
Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates the team's second goal by Lautaro Martínez during their World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Spain is going back to the World Cup final, after defeating France 2-0 in a dominant semifinal performance. It was
Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, stunned Egypt with a last‑gasp turnaround in their Round of 16 match in Atlanta, overturning a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2.
The 2026 World Cup delivered shocks and stirring victories — but one of its most poignant threads was the farewells. Several of the game’s most famous players used this tournament for a final bow, leaving stadiums to applause, tears and quiet reflection.
Y si sí: the phrase uniting Mexico during the World Cup Mexico's World Cup run has inspired a phrase heard across the country: "Y si sí." Or in English: "What if we can?" Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City.
