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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

World Cup Final Set for Epic Clash

The FIFA World Cup final is set to be a monumental event, with Lionel Messi's Argentina facing off against Lamine Yamal's Spain Sunday. Tickets for the final, which is expected to draw an estimated 1.5 billion viewers globally, are fetching astronomical prices, with last-minute seats ranging from $10,000 to $60,000 last-minute tickets. Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez has revealed he's been playing through hand pain to compete in the tournament. Meanwhile, Spain's final training session was cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey. Despite the potential for lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires, storms are expected to clear the air just before kickoff.

Club Football Buzz and Pre-Season Action

In club news, Tottenham are reportedly hopeful of securing a deal for Savinho from Manchester City hopeful of signing. Chelsea have agreed to a record-breaking £117 million deal for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers agreed a record. Pre-season action is underway, with Andrey Santos making his Manchester United debut in a 1-0 loss to Wrexham. Elsewhere, Premier League newcomers Brighton & Hove Albion's manager Andoni Iraola is facing significant decisions in his first week at the club. In Scotland, ten-man Kilmarnock secured a late victory in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, while Motherwell midfielder Elliot Watt has been sold to Turkish club Samsunspor has been sold.

Golf and Other Sporting Headlines

The 154th Open is heading into its final round with Sam Burns holding a two-shot lead. Ryan Fox matched major history with his performance, while Bryson DeChambeau remains in contention. Rory McIlroy has criticized Bryson DeChambeau's behavior during the tournament. In horse racing, Johanna Walsh delivered an effortless victory in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks. Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix grid will see Kimi Antonelli starting alongside Max Verstappen on the front row starting Sunday's, while Lewis Hamilton noted his Ferrari car was lacking pace after a crash.