The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Argentina were denied a try by the TMO that, if converted, would have snatched a draw deep into overtime

The matches are all free-to-air on the BBC and ITV

After 103 matches across five weeks, the showpiece match of the 23rd Fifa World Cup takes place this weekend

A final round thriller could be in store at Royal Birkdale

The reigning champions may need to continue outperforming their xG to overcome Spain’s superb defensive recordThe World Cup final will feature the champions of South America and Europe for the first time. Argentina and Spain sit first and second in Fifa’s world ranking of men’s international teams. Opta’s supercomputer rated Luis de la Fuente’s …

As the top two in the Fifa rankings prepare to meet in New Jersey on Sunday we look at the pointers that may help decide the gameSlavko Vincic becomes the first Slovene to referee a World Cup final. He oversaw the 2024 Champions League final at Wembley (Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0) as well as Spain’s 2-1 win over France at the 2024 Euros …

Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many yearsWe talk about individuals too much in English football. Football is about the collective. Spain’s semi-final dominance over France was not built on individual brilliance but on a shared understanding of space, timing and their …

⚽ World Cup final starts at 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 5am AEST⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail usWatching England against France – though, of course, defensive intensity was lower – it was still noticeable how dangerous Saka and Marcus Rashford were on the counter. Had Tuchel sent them on against Argentina soon after England scored, …

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: The best vantage point at Royal Birkdale is also the one with the worst view. But here we are, crowded under the wooden roof and squinting in the darkness.

Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 39 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.

The forward, who is bidding to win his second title in a row for his country, is in a race for the Golden Boot with France star Mbappe, but now up against it in his bid for the crown.

England fans were left with mixed emotions this weekend after Thomas Tuchel's side thrashed France in the World Cup third-place play-off after going out with a whimper against Argentina.

OLIVER HOLT IN NEW YORK CITY: In a way, we are all Messi's sons, those of us who love football, even those of us who are 20 years older than him.

Eugenie Bouchard caused a stir during her new role as a BBC pundit during Wimbledon.

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Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "comical" and says they have a problem to address after receiving four yellow cards in the 31-24 win over Argentina.

The broadcaster has been a mainstay on the BBC's World Cup coverage - but he won't be at the final.

Spain and Argentina will face off in the World Cup final on Sunday in New York/New Jersey