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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The largest, longest and most complex World Cup in history came to a close Sunday, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. But FIFA president Gianni Infantino didn't bother waiting for the final result before passing judgment on the tournament. "By all means this World Cup has exceeded all expectations," he said during a reception at Trump Tower two days before ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – After winning the 2022 World Cup, just before lifting the shimmering trophy, the Emir of Qatar approached Lionel Messi and adorned him in a bisht, a traditional hand-woven black robe reserved for Arab royalty.

NEW YORK — The storybook ending eluded Lionel Messi. Soccer’s biggest superstar, still playing at an otherworldly level at age 39, sat on the grass at MetLife Stadium, his thousand-yard stare saying more than words ever could. Spain, in well-earned exuberance, celebrated nearby. It wasn’t until the on-field medal ceremony that Messi’s pained expression turned to tears. A second World Cup ...

Spain’s players dominated the 2026 World Cup awards, winning three individual accolades after their 1-0 win over Argentina in Sunday’s final.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – After years of planning, months of training, weeks of playing and days of game-planning, the largest, loudest and most scrutinized World Cup ever staged came down to the final minutes.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The World Cup’s most curious occasion produced the most chaotic, breathtaking game of this tournament.

It was one of those lines that sounded like nothing but said it all, a mission statement hiding in plain sight.

NEW YORK – There was a strong theme of mutual respect and admiration from the figureheads of Spain and Argentina as the teams enter the final day of preparation before Sunday’s World Cup final.

They said Lionel Messi made a big mistake leaving soccer’s cathedrals in Europe three years ago to sign with a fledgling Inter Miami team that sat in last place in Major League Soccer and played at a temporary stadium. Sure, MLS would benefit greatly by signing the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and captain of the defending World Cup champion Argentina team, but Messi’s game would suffer, ...