Spain face defending champions Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Messi and Yamal headline a historic showdown, with Opta giving Spain a 59.6% chance of winning.

Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv overnight, firing 41 missiles and 125 drones. One person was killed, 16 wounded, and a major body armor factory was destroyed.

US forces struck Iran for a seventh straight night to degrade its armed forces, as Iran reported explosions near the Strait of Hormuz — the chokepoint for one-fifth of the world's oil supply.

The White House defended Argentina's football team after a Falkland Islands banner controversy at the World Cup, as Downing Street backed calls for FIFA to investigate the incident.

England manager Thomas Tuchel delivered an emotional address to his squad urging them to end the 2026 World Cup on a high note after their heartbreaking semi-final loss to Argentina.