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• Fans slam 'cringe' Gianni Infantino after FIFA boss swoons over Trump in 'sickening' exchange with president ahead of World Cup final18 July 2026, 11:19 am
  Infantino and Trump came together for an event at Trump Tower in New York City just days out from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
  
• 'I think I've pulled my thigh!': Wayne Rooney hurts himself doing the Viking Row on the Hudson River with Micah Richards and Joe Hart - as he fulfils promise to Erling Haaland after Norway's World Cup performance18 July 2026, 11:12 am
  Wayne Rooney has fulfilled his promise of rowing down the Hudson River after he was left stunned by Norway's remarkable World Cup run to the quarter-finals.
  
• Argentina or Spain? Daily Mail Sport experts predict who will win World Cup final as Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal go head to head for the first time18 July 2026, 10:59 am
  The reigning world champions take on the reigning European champions in Sunday's World Cup with Argentina hoping to retain the trophy after facing Spain. 
  
• Sacre bleu! Graeme Souness finally admits Paul Pogba is one of France's 'greatest-ever talents' after years of criticising ex-Manchester United star in remarkable Paddy Power U-turn18 July 2026, 10:23 am
  Graeme Souness has finally been forced to concede that Paul Pogba is 'one of France's greatest ever talents' as the former Scotland midfielder once again switches allegiance to England's opponents.
  
• Now DONALD TRUMP slams Thomas Tuchel's 'unusual' tactics: US President bizarrely takes aim at England boss for playing 'great guy' Harry Kane 'in defence'18 July 2026, 9:54 am
  Trump has taken centre stage on more than one occasion this World Cup, none more famously than when he intervened to have Folarin Balogun's red card suspended via a chat with Gianni Infantino.
  
• Defiant Thomas Tuchel refuses to bow to critics after World Cup semi-final agony - as England boss admits Three Lions still have 'gap to close' on Argentina, Spain and France18 July 2026, 9:46 am
  JACK GAUGHAN: Tuchel admitted that there is still a visible gap between the world's elite and England as he defiantly insisted that he will not change his decision to remain as Three Lions manager.
  
• FIFA makes decision on World Cup final venue after crisis talks with White House officials over Canada wildfire smoke18 July 2026, 8:56 am
  Spain is due to face Argentina on Sunday afternoon and there have been warnings that the combination of heat and poor air quality poses a threat to both players and fans.
  
• Lionel Messi speaks out on 'crazy' Lamine Yamal baby photo as Argentina icon makes appearance in New York two days out from World Cup final18 July 2026, 8:37 am
  Argentina's victory over England set up a mouthwatering showdown between the world champions and Spain in Sunday's final, which pits Messi against the potential heir to his throne.
  
• White House BACKS Argentina players in row over Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England18 July 2026, 7:27 am
  The Argentinians sparked a feud with political figures in England by displaying a sign which read 'The Malvinas are Argentine,' using the country's term for the South Atlantic islands.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: One last game for England, BBQ therapy for Jude Bellingham and Co, and Lamine Yamal plays tourist in New York - plus what else to look out for today18 July 2026, 6:23 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 38 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• Battle of the Broadcasters: Which channel will you watch the World Cup final on? BBC and ITV are set to go head-to-head for one final time as Spain take on Argentina18 July 2026, 6:22 am
  As is tradition, though, both broadcasters will screen the final on BBC One and ITV1. This has been the case for all finals during the 60 years they have held the rights to the tournament.
  
• Trump takes swipe at World Cup fans over Folarin Balogun drama as he tells Gianni Infantino he won't get credit for 'great decision'18 July 2026, 6:01 am
  Donald Trump has taken aim at critics of Gianni Infantino after FIFA sparked outrage at the World Cup by suspending the ban of USA striker Balogun following a call from the White House.
  
• Christos Tzolis to Arsenal unpacked: The problem insiders insist the Greece star will solve, the similarities with Leandro Trossard, how he caused havoc in Belgium and what it means for Gunners' forward hunt18 July 2026, 1:03 am
  Rewind to September 2021. Norwich's record-signing Christos Tzolis arrived at the Emirates to face an Arsenal team bottom of the Premier League table on zero points.
  
• David Beckham is BOOED on stage in New York after failing to pick a winner between Argentina and Spain ahead of World Cup final clash18 July 2026, 12:43 am
  The former England captain has been a near-ever-present at the tournament in North America, and made headlines as he cheered on his country's win over Norway with wife Victoria.
  
• Nepo babies are now taking over the world of elite sport. They have the athletic good looks, the multi-millions... but do they have the talent?18 July 2026, 12:01 am
  Being a highly marketable, photogenic student athlete and the child of a superstar sports figure is proving that the sports field - never level in the first place - is now extremely slanted indeed.