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.
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.
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.