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• NYC flooding horror threatens travel chaos just as 80,000 begin descending for World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium19 July 2026, 12:41 pm
  New York has been hit by heavy floods ahead of the World Cup final, leaving hundreds of fans at risk of missing the showdown, as the United States battles the conditions for one final time this tournament.
  
• England stars are home: Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions land in Birmingham after seven-week World Cup journey ended with best result since 1966 after Argentina heartbreak19 July 2026, 12:22 pm
  England arrived back home from the World Cup on Sunday afternoon, after they finished their seven-week journey on a high in Miami.
  
• Nostalgia is alive and well at Kilsyth Rangers as glorious Junior Cup memories fill the air at Duncansfield19 July 2026, 12:19 pm
  Things change. 'There used to be two bings behind that enclosure,' says Russell McKay.
  
• Caitlin Clark reveals who she'll be 'cheering hard' for in World Cup final between Spain and Argentina19 July 2026, 11:28 am
  On Sunday, Argentina and Spain will face off in the tournament's finale at MetLife Stadium - with Lionel Messi and Co. looking to secure back-to-back World Cup titles.
  
• Lionel Messi posts emotional rallying cry to Argentina ahead of World Cup final showdown against Spain19 July 2026, 11:28 am
  On Sunday, the 39-year-old will lead Argentina out at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain in a mouthwatering clash between the defending champions and European champions.
  
• France's World Cup MELTDOWN after England humiliation: Furious Adrien Rabiot hits out at teammates' 'shameful' attitude during dismal first half as L'Equipe gives THREE Premier League stars 2/1019 July 2026, 11:14 am
  The 2018 champions unravelled in spectacular fashion in the Sunshine State, shipping four first-half goals to the Three Lions in a shocking performance.
  
• Emiliano Martinez reveals he has been playing with 'extremely painful' fractured finger throughout the World Cup - but ignored surgery advice19 July 2026, 11:07 am
  The former Arsenal shot-stopper has been an ever-present for the defending champions, who will claim their second World Cup trophy in as many tournaments if they can beat Spain.
  
• Five ways Argentina can learn from France's mistakes and beat Spain in World Cup final: The area they need to exploit and the two stars who hold the key for the European champions19 July 2026, 11:06 am
  Yamal being a huge Messi fan won't make the slightest difference in Sunday's World Cup final, given the quality of Spain's performance in their semi-final win over France.
  
• Heartwarming moment England stars urge fourth-choice goalkeeper Jason Steele to collect a bronze medal after win over France - even though unsung hero wasn't in the squad!19 July 2026, 10:33 am
  Steele, 35, has never been capped by the senior team but has been in and around camps with Tuchel as a bridge between management and the players throughout the competition.
  
• France 4-6 England: Three Lions secure best World Cup performance since 1966 with bonkers but brilliant performance that might just vindicate Thomas Tuchel, writes CRAIG HOPE19 July 2026, 9:27 am
  CRAIG HOPE: For Tuchel, this absurdly bi-polar victory will be vindication, silencing the boos that came before kick-off and the chorus of criticism that has followed him since Wednesday's defeat.
  
• Spain star says he will reluctantly shake US President Donald Trump's hand at World Cup final: 'I don't want to go to prison'19 July 2026, 9:24 am
  The United States president will be on hand at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to hand the Jules Rimet trophy to the winners on Sunday, with Spain taking on defending champions Argentina.
  
• England's hat-trick hero Bukayo Saka tells Thomas Tuchel he is 'fit and would love to have played more' - as Three Lions boss reveals why he snubbed him during Argentina implosion19 July 2026, 9:21 am
  Tuchel's side finished their tournament in style on Saturday night as they beat France 6-4 in the bronze medal match, with Saka netting a hat-trick for his team in a stunning performance.
  
• FOUR THINGS WE LEARNED as Man United lose 1-0 to Wrexham: Harry Maguire reclaims the armband, Michael Carrick bets on youth, and new £50m signing Andrey Santos starts life in red19 July 2026, 8:56 am
  CHRIS WHEELER: With United's World Cup stars unavailable, Michael Carrick played his senior players in the first half and gave a debut to new £50million signing Andrey Santos.
  
• World Cup final halftime show: Who is performing? How long will it take? And why is it so controversial?19 July 2026, 8:42 am
  For the first time, FIFA has controversially decided to add a halftime show to the biggest game in global soccer. Messi will be forced to share the spotlight with the likes of Madonna and Shakira.
  
• Why Arsenal are the biggest losers of the World Cup, the Bukayo Saka fitness mystery and the Man City template the Gunners should copy19 July 2026, 8:27 am
  They walked in as if they were leaving. And leaving heavily defeated. England did not wear the look of men who wanted to be here, Tuchel saying as much on Friday after arriving to thunderstorms.