2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Tuchel targets victory as England face France in World Cup third-place play-off

England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted his players are carrying the "scars" of their painful FIFA World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina but insists they must respond when they face France in Saturday's third-place play-off in Miami.

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Rodri warns Spain to expect more than Lionel Messi in World Cup final

Spain captain Rodri has said his side must look beyond Lionel Messi when they face Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, insisting the South Americans are one of the strongest teams in international football.

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Mikel Merino ready for Lionel Messi challenge as Spain chase World Cup glory

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino believes stopping Lionel Messi will be one of the biggest challenges his team has faced as they prepare to meet Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

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Aymeric Laporte: FIFA World Cup final referee must check Argentina's aggression

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has accused Argentina of crossing the line with their aggressive approach ahead of the World Cup final, insisting that style has no place in the game.

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'It's an incredible honour' - Referee Slavko Vincic excited for FIFA World Cup final

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.

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'Devastated' Anthony Gordon says England 'thought this was our time' after World Cup exit

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.

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