Forty-eight nations​ competed in the largest FIFA World Cup in history and two are left standing, with Spain in search of its second World Cup title and Argentina shooting for back-to-back​ championships.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his proposal "will not proceed" after UEFA — the European football association that includes powerhouses such as Spain, France, England and Germany — unanimously threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions going forward.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with President of the United States Donald J. Trump during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026,

As the 2026 World Cup draws to an end, take a look back at the memorable 2022 final match between Argentina and France.

FIFA have stood by the controversial decision to send off Breel Embolo against Argentina at the World Cup. It comes despite lawmakers Ifab admitting referee Joao Pinheiro made the wrong call

FIFA announced this Monday that the goal scored by full-back Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cabo against Argentina was voted the best goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The goal, scored in the round of 32, beat

Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo shouldn’t have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina

The FIFA World Cup in North America, where a record total of 308 goals were scored, featured a goal-scoring spectacle by superstars such as Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland. However, the goal that left the strongest impression on global football fans was separate.