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The 2026 World Cup final featured a 27-minute halftime show with Madonna, Justin Bieber, and Shakira, a pre-match speech by Tom Cruise, and an appearance by US President Donald Trump. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time, but the game was overshadowed by the surrounding spectacle.
Long queues formed at New York New Jersey Stadium for the 2026 World Cup final as heightened security, led by the US Secret Service due to President Trump's attendance, caused delays of up to two hours. Fans faced airport-style checks, but no kick-off delay is expected.
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila says his ESTA application to enter the US for the World Cup final has been denied. He has appealed to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for help, fearing he will miss the match with his children.
President Donald Trump praised Lionel Messi after the soccer star scored a hat-trick, calling it a rare achievement in the sport.
US President Donald Trump criticized England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, questioning why Harry Kane was used in a defensive role. Trump also discussed his lobbying of FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, sparking controversy over political interference.
FIFA will present World Cup rings to the winners of Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain, a tradition borrowed from American sports. US President Donald Trump, who will attend the match, has been at the center of controversy after intervening in a red card review for US striker Folarin Balogun.
England captain Harry Kane said playing golf with US President Donald Trump was a 'surreal' experience. The striker met Trump in Florida 18 months ago and praised the president's golf game.
The World Cup has been a box-office success with thrilling matches, but controversies including a Trump intervention and disputed refereeing decisions have raised concerns about sporting integrity, according to Miguel Delaney.
The USA's World Cup campaign ended with a 4-1 loss to Belgium. The Athletic's Adam Crafton reports from the stadium on the hosts' exit, Folarin Balogun's red-card controversy, and Donald Trump's call to FIFA. Larry Nance Jr. discusses the tournament's legacy, and Guillem Balague reflects on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup farewell.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces backlash after US President Donald Trump claimed credit for overturning Folarin Balogun's red card suspension at the World Cup. Despite accusations of political interference, Infantino's re-election prospects appear secure.
The FA is considering appealing Jarell Quansah's red card from England's World Cup win over Mexico. The decision follows Fifa's controversial suspension of a ban for US striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump intervened, sparking criticism and potential appeals from other nations.
President Donald Trump confirmed he asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup. Fifa suspended the ban for 12 months, sparking criticism from Uefa and Belgium. Balogun is now eligible to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium.
US President Donald Trump has not attended any World Cup matches despite the US team advancing to the knockout stage. His absence contrasts with past host leaders and his own presence at other major sports events, leading to speculation about his reasons.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily to discuss the USMNT's World Cup start, fan experiences, and potential challenges of President Trump attending the final. He also touched on the Knicks' championship win, Andy Burnham's election, and his love for cricket and chess.
England's Reece James described lifting the Club World Cup for Chelsea alongside President Donald Trump as a 'strange moment'.
Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino will jointly present the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final in New York, Infantino announced.
Folarin Balogun, the US World Cup star born in Brooklyn due to a travel quirk, would be ineligible for citizenship under President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court is set to rule on the order as Balogun prepares for the US's second group game.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that hosting a World Cup in the United States would have been "impossible" without the assistance of Donald Trump, with whom he maintains a "great relationship."
