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July 19, 2026, 7:10 p.m. ET Spain's Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, better known as Rodri, has been awarded the Golden Ball for the 2026 World Cup as the best player in the tournament. The captain of La Roja orchestrated a midfield that authored six clean-sheet victories, including in the final. In the semifinal match Rodri won 11 duels, more than the entire French midfield, to propel Spain to the final.

July 19, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET At 39 years old, it is unknown if this was Messi's final World Cup appearance. Messi will return to play for his professional club, Inter Miami, in the MLS. Inter Miami's next game is on July 22 against the Chicago Fire. Editor's note:Follow our live blog for the latest on the World Cup Finals Lionel Messi and Argentina came up just short against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

New Spain World Cup gear celebrates the victory and a rising star in Lamine Yamal. July 19, 2026, 6:07 p.m. ET Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Official Spain World Cup championship merchandise is now available for purchase. Editor's note:Follow our live blog for the latest analysis on the World Cup final Spain has done it! The Spanish national soccer team is back at the top of the soccer world with a 1-0 win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, Florida, by federal officials on July 18. The United Kingdom is seeking to extradite the brothers to face charges of rape and human trafficking. The brothers face a total of 59 charges in the U.K., including new counts of rape, trafficking, and offenses related to indecent images of a child. Andrew Tate is a controversial social media personality known for promoting an ultra-masculine and misogynistic viewpoint.

A Tropical Storm Watch was issued for Florida's Panhandle from Ochlockonee River to the Alabama border after Tropical Depression Two, formerly Invest 91L, formed off of the state's West coast in the Gulf of America. "The depression is expected to gradually strengthen and could bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Florida Panhandle, where a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued," the National Hurricane Center's 11 a.m. forecast discussion read.

Ashley Ferrer Jesse Yomtov Dan Rorabaugh USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida July 19, 2026, 3:33 p.m. ET The 2026 World Cup Final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Celebratory opening matches will be held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to mark the tournament's 100th anniversary. The 2030 tournament will begin on June 8, 2030, with all six host nations automatically qualifying.

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Show Caption Hide Caption World Cup final predictions: Argentina vs. Spain Jon Arnold and Seth Vertelney give their predictions for who they think will win the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final features Spain against Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium. The match will take place on Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET and will air on FOX and Telemundo. Viewers can stream the game without cable using Sling TV's Blue package.

July 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET It's the hottest ticket ever. The 2026 World Cup final of Spain vs. Argentina promises to rival the thriller from 2022, when the Albiceleste claimed their third title. Spain has one of its own and seeks to become the first nation to hold both the men's and women's World Cup trophies.

Ashley Ferrer John Gallas Cheryl McCloud USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida July 19, 2026, 12:25 p.m. ET A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Florida Panhandle from the Ochlockonee River to the Alabama border. Tropical Depression Two is located in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gradually strengthen. The system is moving slowly north-northwest and is forecast to move near or along the northern Gulf coast.