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European champions Spain emerged as winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at New York’s New Jersey Stadium on Sunday evening. More to follow…

FIFA has shortened the half-time break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to 17 minutes, easing concerns that introducing a Super Bowl-style entertainment spectacle could disrupt the flow of the title-deciding match between Spain and Argentina. The decision means the interval will be just two minutes longer than the traditional 15-minute break, despite the inclusion of a live musical …

He 2026 FIFA World Cup Final offers a dream confrontation: Spain vs Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. This epic clash pits defending champions Argentina, chasing back-to-back historic titles, against a resurgent Spain hungry for its second star. Records at stake in the 2026 World Cup final Argentina is aiming to become the first team since …

The Kwara State Football Association (KWSFA) Congress passed a unanimous vote of confidence in the leadership of the association under its President, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, and approved on August 25, 2026 elections to the 16 Local Football Councils across the state. The resolutions were contained in a statement issued at the end of the KWSFA Congress held at …

Michael Olise has been one of France’s standout talents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attracting attention for his creativity and talent as a winger for Bayern Munich. His younger brother Richard, a defender, has a completely different international career – representing England at youth level. Two brothers, two flags, one family to follow The Live Sports Odds editorial team, …

Post views: 12 Ikorodu City FC president Sanmi Doherty says Nigeria’s football reforms will only succeed if clubs are allowed to invest in academies before being saddled with unsustainable wage demands. Sanmi Doherty, has weighed in on the debate over the NPFL’s reform agenda, calling for a development-focused approach rather than pushing clubs into heavy financial obligations they cannot …

With just four days to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s confidence has received a significant boost following Kayinsola Ajayi’s shock victory at the London Diamond League, where the Nigerian sprint star once again equaled the national 100m record of 9.84 seconds. Ajayi’s impressive run was more than just another international victory. Read also: Understanding Fibroids: What …

England ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup season on a high by beating France 6-4 in a spectacular third-place play-off, with Bukayo Saka scoring a sensational hat-trick to inspire Thomas Tuchel’s side to a bronze medal. The result of the match is England’s best World Cup performance in 60 years Played at the Miami Stadium on Saturday evening, the match …

Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has sent a strong warning to Nigeria’s rivals in the African Women’s Cup of Nations, stating that lifting the continental trophy last year has only increased the team’s desire to win it again. He Washington Spirit Midfielderwho was part of the squad that captured Nigeria’s record-breaking 10th WAFCON titlestates that the defending champions are fully …

Nigeria has qualified for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, from September 7 to 21. Team Nigeria defeated Benin 3-1 in the ongoing Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Friday, July 17. The Nigerian team secured its place in the continental championship, scheduled for September 7-21, with a hard-fought 3-1 …