Former player predictions as the European and South American champions clash in a World Cup final for the first time.
Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France to hit World Cup record, but England win 6-4 in third-place playoff final.
Mbappe is back on track to defend his Golden Boot title, which he and Messi have traded between themselves throughout the tournament.
While no tickets are available on FIFA’s sales platform, they are being resold for sky-high prices on resale sites.
Fans from Mexico to Brazil unite to cheer Yamal’s Spain against Argentina and Messi, whom they call ‘FIFA’s golden boy’.
A thunderstorm rolled through the region causing disruption, and a haze raised air quality concerns in New York City.
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday’s blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.
What to know about both teams: Form, strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the coaches and players had to say.
France and England battle for third place before Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final.
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