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Norway’s Erling Haaland leads his teammates in the Viking Row celebration after their 2-1 win over Brazil in the Fifa World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026. — AFP pic

From Messi magic to Haaland’s viral Viking celebrations — the World Cup moments that had fans talking

US president Donald Trump is expected to join Fifa president Gianni Infantino in presenting the World Cup trophy after the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey. — AFP pic

Will he leave the podium this time? Trump set for starring role at Spain-Argentina World Cup final

This aerial view shows Argentina’s fans waving a flag with an image of late football legend Diego Maradona while cheering for their team at Times Square in New York, on July 18, 2026, a day ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. — AFP pic

One win from immortality: Argentina chase rare World Cup feat against Spain

England’s Jude Bellingham takes the hydration break during the 2026 World Cup semi-final match with Argentina in Atlanta July 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Final whistle for World Cup water breaks? Wenger hints Fifa could ditch controversial rule

This combination of file photos shows Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Spain’s Lamine Yamal. Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. — AFP pic

‘Vamos, La Roja!’ Spain’s fans in Malaysia gear up for World Cup final showdown with Argentina

England’s Morgan Rogers and France’s Lucas Digne fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

Chelsea land £117m England World Cup star Morgan Rogers in blockbuster seven-year deal

Mercedes’ driver Kimi Antonelli leaves the garage during the qualifying session at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, in Spa, ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, on July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

Teen sensation Antonelli stuns Verstappen to snatch Belgian GP pole in dramatic finale

Britain’s Josh Kerr celebrates after winning the men’s one mile event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics competition in London July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

History made! Britain’s Josh Kerr smashes 26-year world mile record in sensational London run

England’s Jude Bellingham scores his team’s sixth goal during the 2026 World Cup third-place match with France in Miami July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

‘The gap is closing’: Tuchel fires warning to Europe’s elite after England’s six-goal thriller

England’s Bukayo Saka (centre) celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal with teammates Jude Bellingham and Reece James during the 2026 World Cup third-place match with France in Miami July 18, 2026. — AFP pic

England hit France for six as Saka bags hat-trick... but Mbappe breaks Messi’s all-time World Cup record

This combination of file photos shows Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Argentina’s Lionel Mess. Spain and Argentina will meet in the World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. — AFP pic

Spain’s Yamal crowned Brazil’s hope as Latin America unites only to jeer Messi’s mob

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin were unable to overcome world number one pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae of South Korea, even though they fought hard throughout the 58-minute match. — AFP pic

Malaysia’s Japan Open dreams dashed as top seeds reign supreme in semi-finals

US President Donald Trump stands by the Fifa World Cup trophy as he listens to Fifa President Gianni Infantino speak during a reception at Trump Tower in New York on July 17, 2026. — AFP pic

Did Tuchel’s defensive tactics ruin England’s World Cup? Even Donald Trump thinks so

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez celebrates the team’s second goal scored by forward Lautaro Martinez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on July 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Comeback kings: The Argentina blueprint that’s beaten every opposing team in the World Cup

Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates the team's second goal by forward Lautaro Martinez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on July 15, 2026. — AFP pic

The stadium where Messi once said goodbye may now crown another World Cup triumph

France forward Kylian Mbappe shoots and misses a chance against Spain defender Marc Cucurella during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 14, 2026. — AFP pic

One goal conceded in seven matches: Fortress Spain ready for Messi and Argentina onslaught in World Cup final