World CupLive updatesLIVEFans descend on MetLife Stadium before Spain face Argentina in World Cup finalFollow live text updates as Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final in New York. Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?7 hrs agoWorld CupOne of World Cup's all-time classics - England stun France in thrillerBukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photoArgentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.1 day agoWorld CupI've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritismDarren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.7 hrs agoWorld CupWhy the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to comeThe 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.16 hrs agoCultureEngland's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged?England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. 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World CupFans react to US World Cup loss after red card dramaThe BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.Does Trump’s Fifa intervention undermine football’s integrity?The BBC's Daniel Bush looks at the US president's comments over his request for Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.What Haaland's home town did when Norway beat BrazilWatch how Erling Haaland's hometown of Bryne reacted to their hero scoring both goals as Norway knocked out Brazil to advance to the quarter-final of the World Cup.World CupWatch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico gameWatch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.EnglandFootball in 10 YearsInside the stadiums of the futureFootball grounds have developed from rutted fields to the shiny, billion-dollar mega-structures we see across the world today. 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Can you name every city that has ever hosted the showpiece?1 day ago...
