⚽ Rabiot blasts France teammates after 6-4 World Cup defeat to England
Adrien Rabiot publicly turned on his France teammates following their chaotic 6-4 World Cup third-place play-off defeat to England, labelling the performance "unacceptable" and "shameful."
Didier Deschamps' side found themselves 4-0 down at half-time before a second-half fightback proved too little, too late. Despite the criticism directed at his teammates, Rabiot notably spared manager Deschamps from blame.
⚽ Saka hat-trick fires England to World Cup bronze in 6-4 classic
Bukayo Saka delivered a stunning hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in Miami to claim bronze at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — their best finish since 1966.
The Three Lions built a commanding four-goal lead before France mounted a dramatic fightback, turning the bronze final into a chaotic 10-goal spectacle. England ultimately held on to secure a historic result.
⚽ Storms disrupt Spain and Argentina's World Cup final preparations
Neither Spain nor Argentina were able to train on Saturday after electrical thunderstorms struck the New York/New Jersey area, disrupting final preparations ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
⭐ Messi equals Cafu's record of three World Cup final appearances
Lionel Messi has matched Brazil legend Cafu as the only players in history to appear in three World Cup finals. The Argentine icon featured in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments, with his third final appearance ending in glory as Argentina lifted the trophy in Qatar.
Cafu reached the final with Brazil in 1994, 1998 and 2002, winning two of those — making him the previous sole holder of the record before Messi drew level.