 | Key players in World Cup final between France and ArgentinaFrance looks to retain the crown, while Argentina will go all out in a bid to give Messi a fitting farewell. Here is a look at some of the key players on both teams, and their coaches. |
 | FIFA targets USD 11 billion in revenue through 2026 World CupThe $7.5 billion revenue announced in Qatar last month for the 2019-22 commercial cycle was $1 billion more than the forecast. |
 | Meghalaya Chief Minister inaugurates PA Sangma football stadiumThe football stadium and the two Indoor stadiums have been built over a combined area of over 17,000 sq meters. |
 | FIFA WC final: Spotlight on Messi and MbappeWhen Argentina play France in the final on Sunday, it will be more than just match between two teams. |
 | FIFA to 'revisit' plan to scrap four-team groups at 2026 World Cup: InfantinoFIFA had previously indicated that the 2026 finals, which will expand to 48 teams from 32, would see countries divided into 16 groups of three during the first round. |
 | FIFA chief announces plans for 32-team Club World CupReports in the British media this week said European clubs had rejected FIFA's proposal to launch the new-look competition. |
 | 14,000 police on duty in France for World Cup finalThe security operation, presented to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin publicly on Friday, will see a concentration of forces in Paris, where huge crowds are expected in the event of victory. |
 | France struck by cold virus ahead of World Cup finalFrance has been training outdoors in Qatar and Deschamps noted the “use of air conditioners may also affect” how the virus is circulating, echoing comments earlier in the tournament from Brazil camp. |
 | EU legal advisor backs UEFA in battle with Super LeagueThe legal opinion was immediately welcomed by lobby groups representing European football clubs, leagues and supporters. |
 | France, England World Cup quarterfinal viewed by 13.5M in USThe English-language TV audience for France-England was the 17th-highest for men's soccer since 1994 and for Argentina-Netherlands was 22nd, Nielsen said Wednesday. |
 | Macron ''immensely proud'' that France in World Cup finalThe French leader paid tribute to the "great" Moroccan team, Africa's first-ever semifinalist. |
 | Messi and his men keep date with destinyWatching Lionel Messi has been a privilege for a very long time. His highlight reels on YouTube is a pain reliever on most days, like hot soup for tired mind and body. |
 | France in World Cup final, but not before resolute Morocco win over more fansMorocco proffered a glimpse of so many hopes and dreams, outside the game as well. They also prompted existential questions: who did they represent? What did it mean to be Moroccan? |
 | FIFA World Cup: Creator and his creationMessi's surreal run, dribble and pass for Alvarez's second goal had stamp of the past |
 | Morocco airline says 7 World Cup flights to Qatar canceledMorocco is the first African and Arab nation to make it to the semifinals in World Cup history. |
