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Spain were deserved winners of a desperately disappointing World Cup final Ferran Torres' extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. Author | James Y Stadium | New York New Jersey Stadium The European champions created the clearer chances against the defending world champions, who spent much of the contest disrupting Spain's rhythm and were reduced to 10 players when Enzo Fernandez was sent off moments before extra time. Torres proved the match winner in the 106th minute, collecting substitute Nico Williams' headed pass before firing powerfully past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from close range. A final that promised so much rarely delivered. It became an attritional contest, despite the wider spectacle surrounding the occasion. Watch | Highlights from the BBC US President Donald Trump arrived in New Jersey by helicopter before kick-off, while Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber headlined the first World Cup half-time show, extending the in...

England finish in 3rd place at the World Cup The match neither side truly wanted to play became one neither wanted to end. Author | George B Stadium | Miami Stadium England's bronze final, formerly known as the third-place play-off, against France erupted into an extraordinary contest that produced 10 goals, with the Three Lions scoring six. It could easily have delivered even more. Bukayo Saka became only the second England player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup knockout match, following Sir Geoff Hurst's feat in the 1966 final. The only other player to score a World Cup hat-trick against France was Pele in 1958. Records being broken everywhere... The victory secured England's highest finish at a men's World Cup since lifting the trophy in 1966 and their best result ever at a tournament held outside home soil. It also came in the highest-scoring third-place match in World Cup history, surpassing France's 6-3 win over West Germany in 1958. England also defea...

England were left heartbroken as their World Cup dream came to an agonising end Argentina scoring twice in the closing stages to complete a dramatic semi-final comeback in Atlanta. Author | George B Stadium | Atlanta Stadium Thomas Tuchel's side appeared destined for their first men's World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 1966 when Anthony Gordon put them ahead in a fiercely contested encounter after 55 minutes. But Argentina found another gear in the closing moments. Enzo Fernandez curled home a superb equaliser five minutes from time before Lautaro Martinez headed in Lionel Messi's cross deep into stoppage time to complete a remarkable turnaround. England's wait for major tournament success therefore continues. They will now face France in the third-place play-off, while Argentina will attempt to defend their World Cup title against Spain on Sunday. Watch | Key moments from BBC Sport The intense atmosphere inside and outside Atlanta Stadium was reflected by a co...

Spain outclass France to book place in World Cup final Spain are through to the World Cup final after producing an assured display to beat favourites France convincingly. Author | James Y Stadium | Dallas Stadium   Luis de la Fuente's side nullified a France team packed with attacking quality, controlled a contest that offered few clear-cut chances and deservedly secured their place in Sunday's final thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Oyarzabal gave Spain the lead from the penalty spot midway through the first half after France left-back Lucas Digne clumsily caught Lamine Yamal while attempting to clear the ball. The Spain forward calmly dispatched the penalty into the corner and, once ahead, his side tightened their grip on proceedings. Watch | Highlights from BBC Sport France were expected to respond after an underwhelming first half, but it was Spain who continued to dictate the game. Porro exchanged a neat one-two with Dani Olmo before finishing confident...

Bellingham double sends England into World Cup semi-finals after extra-time victory England are one win away from reaching their first men's World Cup final since 1966. Author | George B Stadium | Miami Stadium Thomas Tuchel's side had to dig deep in fierce heat and humidity, riding their luck at times, but Bellingham once again proved England's driving force as they secured a place in the semi-finals, where Argentina await. It was a tight and absorbing contest, with Norway taking the lead after 36 minutes when Andreas Schjelderup's dipping strike caught out Jordan Pickford and found the net. England needed an immediate response and, fittingly, Bellingham delivered in first-half stoppage time. He met Anthony Gordon's pass in full stride before calmly finishing beyond Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. Tuchel was forced into changes at the interval, withdrawing the influential Declan Rice, who had been managing illness and injury, along with Noni Madueke. Eberechi Eze a...

Merino strikes late again  Spain edged Belgium to reach World Cup semi-finals Author | Peter Grainger Stadium | Los Angeles Stadium Mikel Merino proved Spain's match winner once more as the substitute struck two minutes from time to break Belgium's resistance and send the European champions into the World Cup semi-finals. The Arsenal midfielder had already rescued Spain in the last 16 with a 91st-minute winner against Portugal and repeated the feat in Los Angeles, settling a finely balanced quarter-final with another decisive late contribution. With the contest level at 1-1 and seemingly drifting towards extra time, Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who had replaced the injured Thibaut Courtois, could only spill Pau Cubarsi's fierce 25-yard effort. Merino reacted quickest, turning the rebound into the roof of the net from close range after spending just 117 seconds on the pitch following his introduction for Dani Olmo. Watch | Highlights from BBC Sport Fabián ...

Argentina stage remarkable comeback to crush Egypt dreams and reach quarter-finals The holders survived another huge scare before breaking Egypt's hearts and booking their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Author | Ajay  Stadium | Atlanta Stadium The reigning world champions, who needed extra time to overcome Cape Verde in the previous round, looked destined for a shock exit as the Pharaohs raced into a 2-0 lead through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico. Cristian Romero pulled one back with 11 minutes remaining before Lionel Messi, who had missed a first-half penalty in Atlanta, levelled five minutes later to set up a dramatic finale. Enzo Fernandez completed the turnaround two minutes into stoppage time, heading in Lautaro Martinez's cross to seal a quarter-final against Colombia or Switzerland. Watch | An emotional Messi at full-time | ITV Sport  This the place for all the best World Cup news and stories Super News Affiliate is the place for all the best Wo...