A viral mid-flight prank by a Spanish pilot briefly convinced Argentina fans they had won the World Cup. The joke ended in silence after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory was revealed.

After presenting the trophy, Donald Trump refused to move away quickly as Spain had to delay their celebrations.

After presenting the trophy, Donald Trump refused to move away quickly as Spain had to delay their celebrations.

IShowSpeed also made history as the first content creator to perform live at a FIFA World Cup final ceremony. The event combined football, music and a global fundraising initiative for children’s education and sports.

IShowSpeed also made history as the first content creator to perform live at a FIFA World Cup final ceremony. The event combined football, music and a global fundraising initiative for children’s education and sports.

Lionel Messi broke down after Argentina’s heartbreaking World Cup final loss to Spain. Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time goal as Spain claimed a historic second FIFA World Cup title.

Lionel Messi broke down after Argentina’s heartbreaking World Cup final loss to Spain. Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time goal as Spain claimed a historic second FIFA World Cup title.

The triumph marked Spain’s second World Cup title and extended their remarkable unbeaten run to 38 matches.

The triumph marked Spain’s second World Cup title and extended their remarkable unbeaten run to 38 matches.

Despite the heavy defensive deficit, Didier Deschamps’ final game after a legendary 14-year tenure witnessed unprecedented individual milestones for France.

Despite the heavy defensive deficit, Didier Deschamps’ final game after a legendary 14-year tenure witnessed unprecedented individual milestones for France.

Spain and Argentina, the tournament favourites from the start, are now one step away from World Cup glory. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal headline a historic final at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Spain and Argentina, the tournament favourites from the start, are now one step away from World Cup glory. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal headline a historic final at New York New Jersey Stadium.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) disputed VAR decisions and officiated in their 3-2 loss to Argentina, focusing on a disallowed 58th-minute goal and a denied 93rd-minute penalty for Mohamed Salah.

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in a thriller, with Mikel Merino scoring the winner in the 88th minute. They will now be up against France in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in a thriller, with Mikel Merino scoring the winner in the 88th minute. They will now be up against France in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Five FIFA World Cup semi-finals that delivered late drama, extra-time twists and historic moments. The list features iconic clashes involving Italy, Germany, Brazil, France and Croatia across different eras. These matches showed why the World Cup semi-finals often produce football’s greatest stories.

Five FIFA World Cup semi-finals that delivered late drama, extra-time twists and historic moments. The list features iconic clashes involving Italy, Germany, Brazil, France and Croatia across different eras. These matches showed why the World Cup semi-finals often produce football’s greatest stories.

Five established stars entered FIFA World Cup 2026 carrying huge expectations for their countries. However, injuries, tactical issues and costly mistakes turned the knockout stage into a disappointing campaign for them.

Five established stars entered FIFA World Cup 2026 carrying huge expectations for their countries. However, injuries, tactical issues and costly mistakes turned the knockout stage into a disappointing campaign for them.

Messi rewrote World Cup history while Mbappe continued his rapid rise up the scoring charts. Switzerland and Cape Verde produced two of the tournament’s biggest team stories with their breakthrough campaigns in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Messi rewrote World Cup history while Mbappe continued his rapid rise up the scoring charts. Switzerland and Cape Verde produced two of the tournament’s biggest team stories with their breakthrough campaigns in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Spain face Belgium for the right to meet Les Bleus, while Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland battle it out on the other side of the draw, setting up a thrilling finish to the World Cup knockout stage.

Spain face Belgium for the right to meet Les Bleus, while Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland battle it out on the other side of the draw, setting up a thrilling finish to the World Cup knockout stage.

Lionel Messi leads the Golden Ball rankings as the World Cup enters its final stages. Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Michael Olise remain strong challengers for the award.

Unai Simón’s record-breaking run has made him the frontrunner, but strong challenges remain from France, Argentina, England and Morocco.

Unai Simón’s record-breaking run has made him the frontrunner, but strong challenges remain from France, Argentina, England and Morocco.

Lionel Messi leads a historic Golden Boot race at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with eight goals. Mbappé, Haaland, Kane and Dembélé remain firmly in contention heading into the knockout stages. With goals, assists and team progress all counting, the battle for the award is far from over.

Lionel Messi leads a historic Golden Boot race at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with eight goals. Mbappé, Haaland, Kane and Dembélé remain firmly in contention heading into the knockout stages. With goals, assists and team progress all counting, the battle for the award is far from over.

Pierluigi Collina has backed FIFA referees amid growing criticism after Argentina’s dramatic comeback win over Egypt. The disallowed Egyptian goal and rejected penalty appeals have sparked fresh claims of pro-Argentina bias. FIFA insists all officiating decisions were independent and made according to VAR protocol.

Pierluigi Collina has backed FIFA referees amid growing criticism after Argentina’s dramatic comeback win over Egypt. The disallowed Egyptian goal and rejected penalty appeals have sparked fresh claims of pro-Argentina bias. FIFA insists all officiating decisions were independent and made according to VAR protocol.

England overcame Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup last-16 clash despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Jude Bellingham’s quick-fire brace, Harry Kane’s penalty and Jordan Pickford’s crucial saves sealed a famous win. The Three Lions now move on to face Norway in the quarterfinals.

England overcame Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup last-16 clash despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Jude Bellingham’s quick-fire brace, Harry Kane’s penalty and Jordan Pickford’s crucial saves sealed a famous win. The Three Lions now move on to face Norway in the quarterfinals.

Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil with a famous 2-1 victory in the World Cup Round of 16. Erling Haaland’s late brace secured Norway’s first-ever quarter-final berth, while Neymar signed off with a stoppage-time penalty. Brazil’s early exit has also raised fresh questions over Carlo Ancelotti’s future as head coach.

Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil with a famous 2-1 victory in the World Cup Round of 16. Erling Haaland’s late brace secured Norway’s first-ever quarter-final berth, while Neymar signed off with a stoppage-time penalty. Brazil’s early exit has also raised fresh questions over Carlo Ancelotti’s future as head coach.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the Round of 16 with 16 teams battling for a place in the quarterfinals. Major upsets, thrilling finishes and star players have set the stage for an exciting knockout round. Here’s the complete list of qualified teams, fixtures and match timings in India.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the Round of 16 with 16 teams battling for a place in the quarterfinals. Major upsets, thrilling finishes and star players have set the stage for an exciting knockout round. Here’s the complete list of qualified teams, fixtures and match timings in India.