Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 18, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

World Cup Final Showdown and Previews

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in Sunday's World Cup final. The debate rages on whether Yamal will claim the crown or if Messi will solidify his GOAT status. Meanwhile, the World Cup final's proximity to the Premier League's start has Arsenal fans considering its potential impact on transfer plans for the new campaign. The Fifa World Cup Bronze Final over its necessity, while fans in the world's most remote locations are preparing for the event, estimated to draw 1.5 billion viewers globally. A classroom moment from the past Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as they face off in the final. The group stage of the 2026 World Cup in short video clips, a departure from traditional static lineups.

Social Media and Player Milestones

Harmful social media posts and comments during this World Cup have, with a 14-fold increase compared to 2022, according to Fifa. In other sporting news, Ryan Fox at The Open, achieving a '62 round' in the men's major, following in the footsteps of Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns. McIlroy also chipped in for an eagle during the live coverage of The Open.

Club and Coaching News

Paul Lambert believes his former club Celtic are "nowhere near good enough" without further recruitment, though he has. Separately, Darren Lehmann has stated he has not been contacted regarding the England Test head coach role but endorsed Justin Langer for the position as a strong candidate. Manchester United against Wrexham, with Santos making his debut. The Belgian Grand Prix saw Norris unexpectedly claim provisional pole position ahead of Antonelli.