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No. 1-ranked Asterisk Talley and co-medalist Anna Iwanaga each won their U.S. Women’s Amateur semifinal 6-4 after weather suspensions at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tenn., advancing to the 36-hole final with live coverage scheduled from 3 p.m. ET.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final after Ferran Torres scored in the second half of extra time, in a match dominated by fouls and skirmishes. Enzo Fernandez was sent off late for a reckless challenge, and Argentina’s discipline fueled a series of stoppages, while Messi, at 39, failed to lift his side. Spain’s control and 20 shots to Argentina’s none until the late goal contrasted with a booed Trump in attendance.
Messi and Lamine Yamal, who both wore the same number in their World Cup debuts, are now slated to meet in the FIFA World Cup Final.
Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final as favorable weather in New Jersey eliminates rain and wildfire smoke concerns; kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. ET on Fox, with Spanish coverage on Telemundo and Peacock, and venue discussions note MetLife Stadium as host despite other stadiums being considered.
Argentina, the 2022 champions, arrive on a 14-game win streak to a World Cup 2026 final against Spain, the European champions and world No. 1, in a clash that pits Messi’s brilliance and Argentina’s depth against Spain’s tight defense and possession game; the outcome may hinge on Messi’s fitness and whether Argentina can cope without him, as both sides chase historic back-to-back titles or their own long-awaited crown.
FIFA will present World Cup winner rings modeled after American sports, with 30 rings for the champions and 1,996 rings for fans; the final between Argentina and Spain will be attended by Donald Trump, who is set to present the trophy. The event coincides with a New York weather air-quality warning, and the buildup has been shadowed by controversy over Balogun’s red card and suspension decisions in earlier matches.
Lionel Messi says facing Spain in the World Cup final will be a special, evenly matched test for Argentina after a semi-final win over England, with Spain having edged past France to reach the final. Messi reflects on the rarity and significance of back-to-back World Cup finals and the team’s belief and style that carried them to New York for the showdown.
Spain advanced to the final with a 2-0 win over France and Argentina edged England 2-1 to reach the final, where Lamine Yamal will face Lionel Messi in a historic showdown. The final is on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with FOX coverage and FOX One streaming.
France and Spain have not trailed in this World Cup, and only one will advance to the final after what has been a flawless run so far.
The Wimbledon men’s final pits defending champion Jannik Sinner against Alexander Zverev, the French Open winner, after both advanced through the knockout rounds, setting up a high-stakes championship clash at the All England Club.
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 20 minutes to reach the Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev, denying Djokovic a chance to claim a record-extending 25th Grand Slam. It was Sinner’s 99th Grand Slam win and keeps him as the favourite to defend his title, while Djokovic’s bid for sole ownership of the all-time record continues.
Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff in a drama-filled, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) tiebreak to reach the Wimbledon final, denying Gauff's match point; she will face Linda Noskova in an all-Czech showdown for the title.
Jessica Pegula defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Berlin Open semifinals, recovering from a second-set tiebreak and a rain delay to win 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-0 and advance to the final against Linda Noskova, who beat Alexandra Eala 6-2, 6-4.
In an improbable Roland Garros final, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva faces world No. 114 Maja Chwalinska, the first qualifier to reach Paris’ final. Andreeva is the favorite with dominant clay form and very few sets lost in the tournament, while Chwalinska has produced a historic run with defense and variety to challenge the established favorite. The piece weighs each finalist’s edge and what the title could mean for their careers.
UEFA reveals the starting lineups for the Champions League final in Budapest: PSG's Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia vs Arsenal's Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Ødegaard, Trossard; Havertz.