Eyeing a second World Cup title, Spain is aiming to ensure that its best players are at full fitness ahead of Sunday's final showdown with Argentina.

The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive championship rings in addition to the traditional trophy and gold medals, FIFA announced Thursday.

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World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz, who has been out of action since April, is slated to return to action at next month's Cincinnati Open after being named in the entry list.

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina's World Cup semifinal victory over England on Wednesday to the team's fans.Messi said the storied rivalry between Argentina and England had provided extra motivation for the reigning champion.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni credited his team's resolve under pressure for its stoppage-time win over England in their World Cup semifinal on Wednesday.

Thomas Tuchel said Argentina's nothing-to-lose mentality after falling behind proved decisive as the reigning champion recovered from a goal down to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday.

China's Zheng Qinwen advanced to her first WTA quarterfinal since the 2025 Queen's Club Championships, 13 months ago, after sweeping past Australian qualifier Elena Micic in the second round at the Athens Open on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates.With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina.

England football fans watch live broadcast of FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina in London

Lautaro Martinez scored in stoppage time as Argentina recovered from a goal down to reach the World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 win over England on Wednesday.

France arrived in the World Cup semi-finals hailed as the most scintillating attacking force to grace the tournament since Brazil's fabled 1982 side.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue or his team's performances on the way to another World Cup semi-final as they prepare to renew their rivalry with England on Wednesday.The holders will be seeking to make it to consecutive finals by beating Thomas Tuchel's side

Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph.

Balogun said in an interview with CBS he was "definitely in shock" when he was sent off for treading on the foot of a Bosnia-Herzegovina defender in his side's 2-0 group-stage win.