Messi, Yamal And A Halftime Spectacle Collide In The World Cup Final
Argentina and Spain meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife Stadium, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal headlining a historic showdown. U.S. viewers can watch on FOX, Telemundo and Peacock, while FIFA’s first-ever World Cup halftime show features Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS and more in an 11-minute global spectacle.
July 19, 2026
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Spotted: Erling Haaland’s Final World Cup Vlog Brings Zlatan And A Royal Homecoming
Erling Haaland documents his final World Cup week, from a Zlatan Ibrahimović appearance to Norway’s royal reception and emotional Oslo homecoming.
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Photographer Of Legendary Messi-Yamal Photo Spills Details “Soccer Gods”
A 2007 UNICEF charity-calendar raffle paired a 20-year-old Lionel Messi with baby Lamine Yamal in a now-famous Camp Nou photo that seemed almost unreal. Photographer Joan Monfort revisits the image as Messi and Yamal prepare to face each other in the 2026 World Cup final, calling the coincidence a sign of “soccer gods.”
World Cup: As We Gear Up for Sunday’s Final, Look Back at Lamine Yamal’s 60 Minutes Interview
Lamine Yamal’s 60 Minutes interview traces the 18-year-old Spain and Barcelona star’s rise from Rocafonda to global fame ahead of the World Cup final. He discusses his love of entertaining fans, family roots, Messi comparisons, Barcelona’s number 10 shirt, and his confidence that Spain can win the tournament.
2026 World Cup Final Closing Ceremony Adds Jennifer Hudson, Tom Cruise & More
The 2026 World Cup final adds Jennifer Hudson, Tom Cruise and more to its closing ceremony before Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber headline halftime.
World Cup 2026 Schedule Today: France vs Spain
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals begin Tuesday, July 14, with France vs. Spain in Dallas. The winner advances to Sunday’s World Cup final.
No World Cup Matches Today? July 13 Is The Semifinal Calm
The FIFA World Cup 2026 takes another scheduled pause on Monday, July 13, before France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina decide the finalists.
Breaking Sports: Ronny Chieng Attends Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party Live! (ARGENTINA vs. SWITZERLAND)
Ronny Chieng drops into Trevor Noah’s World Cup watch party as Argentina and Switzerland turn the final quarter-final into 120 minutes of chaos.
World Cup 2026 Schedule Today: July 11 Quarterfinals
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals wrap up Saturday, July 11, with Norway vs. England in Miami and Argentina vs. Switzerland in Kansas City. Featuring Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, the day decides the final two semifinal spots. U.S. viewers can watch on FOX and Telemundo.