The triumphant religious pluralism of the World Cup

Sunday's final features Catholic and Muslim superstars sharing a common goal — and offering a valuable lesson for the rest of ...

‘Looking at this photo is crazy’: Lionel Messi amazed as life comes full circle against Lamine Yamal in World Cup final

Lionel Messi marvelled at life coming full circle as he prepares to face Lamine Yamal in the World Cup final, nearly 19 years ...

Lamine Yamal is ready to play for Spain — not against his childhood hero, Lionel Messi

Spain’s Lamine Yamal is one win from placing himself in soccer immortality. But with immortality comes the cost of dethroning ...

Our answer—Atletico Madrid ends Julian Alvarez transfer saga—or did they?

Julián Alvarez’s public desire to leave Atlético Madrid appears to have been unsuccessful.
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Mark Zeigler: U.S. Soccer might want to take notes about how Spain became World Cup powerhouse

Spain’s 65-year-old professorial soccer coach with a shaved head, graying beard and rounded spectacles, is a history ...

Will Messi or Yamal shine in World Cup final? Our experts weigh in

USA TODAY's soccer experts break down the matchup between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Lamine Yamal's Spain in the World Cup ...

Spain vs Argentina, World Cup Final: Preview

Following two fantastic semi-finals in midweek, World Cup 2026 comes to end with an epic matchup as Spain take on reigning ...

World Cup final: Lamine Yamal, Spain's golden boy on the verge of teenage immortality

As Spain takes the field in the World Cup final, it will be led by a teenage sensation like few we have ever seen. This is ...

Lionel Messi gets the plaudits but Spain have the real player of the tournament

Rodri has recaptured his best form under Luis de la Fuente and his influence is instructive against the glitz and glamour of Messi, writes Richard Jolly ...