FIFA World Cup 2026
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Fans divided as Messi seeks legacy and Yamal eyes first world title
By TimesLIVE
Last gasp Argentina’s resilience no surprise to captain Messi
Fiery comeback against England followed extra-time victories over Cape Verde and Switzerland
By Reuters
Yamal and Porro train apart but Spain expect both fit for World Cup final
Physical effects of Lamine Yamal’s duel with France’s Lucas Digne and Theo Hernandez visible, so he is rested
By Reuters
Tuchel under fire but England undone by more than manager’s tactics
Never-say-die Argentina’s class and Lionel Messi’s brilliance also should be factored into the equation
By Reuters
Messi plans grandest exit; Yamal, who Argentine bathed as a baby, to announce he is the future
World Cup final between King Messi’s Argentina and Spain of Crown Prince Yamal looks set to be a classic
By Marc Strydom
RECORDED | Jayden Adams memorial service
Bafana Bafana star, Jayden Adams's memorial service is underway at the Stellenbosch Town Hall.
By TimesLIVE
‘When it was time to fight he never backed down’: Williams pays tribute to Jayden Adams
Bafana Bafana captain hails ‘Grootman’s’ contribution to SA football for national team and Sundowns
By Marc Strydom
McKenzie’s R31m World Cup ‘spending spree’ under scrutiny
In a written parliamentary reply to DA MP Leah Potgieter, McKenzie revealed that his department had allocated an estimated R31m of taxpayers’ money to fund the delegation.
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
‘I take the criticism,’ says Tuchel after more World Cup heartbreak for England
‘Argentina played with more risk, more rhythm, with a feeling maybe that they have nothing to lose anymore’
By Reuters
England’s bid to hang on blown apart by Argentina masterclass
Thomas Tuchel’s team had 12% possession between Gordon’s opener and Martinez’s stoppage-time winner
WATCH | Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England semifinal win
Sovereignty over the islands in the South Atlantic a long-running sore point in relations between the countries
By Reuters
No goals but Messi the team man comes through to help Argentina to another final
Two assists in semifinal took his tally to 12 at World Cups, a record that sits alongside his 21 goals
By Reuters
Argentina are best with their backs to the wall, says coach Scaloni
Coach says adversity brings out Argentina’s best football, praises late comeback as embodying his team’s values
By Reuters
France’s golden generation left heartbroken as Zidane era beckons
Mbappe’s generation faces questions after another missed opportunity
By Reuters
Argentina stage stunning comeback against England to reach World Cup final
Substitute Lautaro Martinez scores added-time winner as Lionel Messi provides both assists
By Reuters
