Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has said he was overwhelmed with emotion after learning he had been chosen to officiate Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium.
Anthony Gordon admitted England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina will stay with him for some time, saying he believed the Three Lions were finally destined to end their decades-long wait for glory.
France will take on England in a FIFA World Cup 2026 third place play-off fixture at the Miami Stadium on Saturday.
England captain Harry Kane believes his side's defensive approach after taking the lead played directly into Argentina's hands in their 2-1 FIFA World Cup semifinal defeat.
England coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side lost control at the worst possible moment as Argentina came from behind to win 2-1 and book their place in yet another FIFA World Cup final.
Argentina booked their place in the World Cup final after scoring twice in the closing stages to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.