Spain reached the World Cup final after goals from Oyarzabal and Porro sank France in the semi-final, reducing the French side to passengers and dismissing any notion of Spain as underdogs.
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Luke Littler continued his World Matchplay title defence with a dominant 16-7 quarter-final victory over Josh Rock in Blackpool, averaging 109.57 in the win.
Julián Álvarez scored a stunning extra-time goal to sink 10-man Switzerland and send Argentina into the World Cup semi-finals, after a seemingly straightforward match turned into their tournament's toughest test.
Harry Kane says Thomas Tuchel will take lessons from England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina as the team turns to the Nations League
Spain have gone 37 matches without a defeat in normal or extra time, but Argentina arrive in the final with a 14-game unbeaten streak of their own

FIFA has imposed major suspensions after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final, including a 10-game ban for Leandro Paredes and seven games for Nahuel Molina.
Lionel Scaloni says Argentina’s players bring a fearless, freewheeling mentality shaped by childhood experiences as they move into the World Cup final
Thomas Tuchel will be pilloried for his semi-final decisions in England's World Cup exit, but that ignores the deeper fact that English football culture is not set up to win major tournaments.
The White House has defended Argentina's footballers after they displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands during the World Cup semi-final, with officials citing a belief in free speech.

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires, transport disruption and Donald Trump’s expected presence could complicate the World Cup final in the New York area
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says his team will not man-mark Lionel Messi in the World Cup final, despite the Argentina captain’s tournament output and past concerns about him
Thousands of fans braved cold and rain to give the Argentine football squad a rapturous welcome home in Buenos Aires, after landing back without star Lionel Messi following their World Cup final loss to Spain.
The World Cup final's halftime show, beginning around 3:45 PM ET and airing on Fox, Fox One and Telemundo, is expected to run for an extended set, positioning it to rival the scale of a Super Bowl halftime show.
Spain’s possession-heavy approach faces a different challenge in the World Cup final, where Argentina’s bid to complete Lionel Messi’s international journey adds emotional force
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa open the European football season with a UEFA Super Cup final carrying more intrigue than a ceremonial curtain-raiser usually gets. The story is drawing attention because it
Enzo Fernandez has defended Argentina’s World Cup campaign, saying the team “represented themselves in the best possible way” despite a turbulent final and a string of disciplinary flashpoints that have drawn scrutiny
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has criticized Argentina's 'intolerable, unacceptable' behaviour after the World Cup final, as a FIFA investigation into acts of aggression has yet to result in sanctions.
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Emma Hayes argues Spain’s strength is rooted in collective principles, not just individual stars such as Rodri or Lamine Yamal

Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal for Ezri Konsa, moving to strengthen their defence while Aston Villa prepare for renewed interest from Al-Hilal in Ollie Watkins and further late-window squad changes
Germany beat Spain 1-0 to retain the men's Hockey World Cup, becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles on two separate occasions.