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Argentina vs Spain LIVE: Messi stars in biggest World Cup final ever

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Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) and Spain's midfielder #08 Fabian Ruiz fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.  (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

Soccer's world champion will be crowned Sunday. Can Messi repeat?

July 19, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.; U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino inside the stadium before the match.
 

President Donald Trump attends World Cup final in New Jersey

U.S. President Donald Trump was in attendance at the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, making his first appearance at the tournament.

A pair of boxing gloves at the new Top Team Boxing Club on April 15, 2026, in Suamico.
 

WBC featherweight boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Texas road rage incident

WBC women's featherweight boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday morning after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas.

July 19, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.; The Muppets perform during the Halftime Show.
 

Muppets make surprise appearance at the World Cup

Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem made an appearance, alongside Kermit, Miss Piggy and other iconic Jim Henson favorites at the 2026 World Cup.

Shakira performs during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
 

Tom Cruise, Justin Bieber, more A-list celebs attend World Cup final – Live

Justin Bieber, Madonna, Tom Cruise, Shakira, BTS and more world-famous celebrities are getting in on the World Cup final action July 19.

U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino stand next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy, as they attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., July 17, 2026.
 

Is Donald Trump handing out the World Cup trophy today?

The 2026 World Cup final has arrived between Argentina and Spain and the winner will receive the World Cup trophy from President Donald Trump.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino presents United States President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
 

What is the FIFA Peace Prize? Explaining the award made up for Trump

Donald Trump didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. So FIFA handed him an award of its own.

The National Hurricane Center says the Florida Panhandle and other areas along the Gulf Coast can expect heavy rain and storms from a tropical depression that formed on July 19.
 

National Hurricane Center says tropical depression forms in Gulf

The National Hurricane Center said a tropical depression formed as thunderstorms and rain increase along the Gulf Coast.

Elliot Page attends the New York premiere of "The Odyssey" on July 14.
 

Why Elliot Page is actually one of the best parts of 'The Odyssey'

Elliot Page is a genuinely brilliant standout in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," despite what you may see on social media.

EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY - JULY 16: Borja Iglesias #26 of Spain reacts during the training session at Melanie Lane Training Grounds on July 16, 2026 in East Hanover, New Jersey.
 

Spain striker jokes he'll only shake Trump's hand to avoid prison

Spain forward Borja Iglesias is not relishing his meeting with Donald Trump on Sunday, July 19.

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