The expected match between Argentina and Spain will take place at the New York/New Jersey stadium, where both teams will compete for the world championship title.
Spain earned the right to participate in the final by achieving a convincing 2-0 victory over France. This match demonstrated the skill of the Spanish team, particularly thanks to the outstanding performances of Dani Olmo and Marc Cucurella.
Argentina advanced to the grand final after a tense battle with England. The team managed an impressive comeback, overcoming a one-goal deficit to win 2-1. In this match, Lionel Messi displayed unprecedented individual skill, scoring both Argentine goals and completing nine successful dribbles to break down the English defense.
Fans around the world eagerly await the chance to see the confrontation between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. This match promises to be one of the most exciting individual duels in football history, bringing together two of the most talented players capable of changing the course of the game on the largest stage.
The live broadcast of the World Cup Final can be watched on the beIN Sports network; the exclusive screening is available on the following channels: beIN Sports MAX 1, beIN Sports MAX 2, and beIN Sports MAX 3.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain will begin on Sunday, July 19, at 21:00 Cairo time at the New York/New Jersey stadium.
The duo Rishi Roopnarain and Vic Naidoo achieved a convincing victory in the first regional stage of the World Series of Thunee tournament, held in Midrand, Gauteng. They secured a decisive 3-1 win against former teammates Jonathan Nayar and Saeshan Pillay, with scores of 12-3, 12-5, and 12-5.
This victory not only secured them the regional title and a share of the prize fund amounting to 50,000 rounds for Gauteng but also guaranteed their participation in the long-awaited national playoffs.
Roopnarain noted that the team's success was achieved through patience and tactical execution, rather than risky plays. He emphasized that they developed a strategy aimed at quickly gaining an advantage and preventing opponents from building momentum. Furthermore, the team plays unconventionally, capable of winning even with a poor hand, and possesses high card counting proficiency.
The tournament's expansion into the interior of the country marks significant progress for this cult card game, which is rapidly expanding its presence across South Africa. Initially a pastime among working-class Indian communities in South Africa, Thunee is transforming from informal home games into a highly structured national competition.
Following successful opening rounds in Chatsworth and Durban, the Gauteng stage gathered 32 pairs. During this event, the Gauteng Thunee Association was officially established. Tournament director Jaya Naidoo explained that this administrative achievement will serve as a model for growth in other provinces and lay the foundation for a unified South African Thunee Association.
Naidoo added that the tournament demonstrated a high level of competitiveness, strategic skill, and sportsmanship, while also highlighting the cultural heritage of Thunee. The next stop is KwaZulu-Natal, where the grand finals will take place on September 5, 2026. At this national event, the best qualified participants will compete for an impressive prize fund of 250,000 rounds, and the first official national champion will receive 150,000 rounds.
At the 12th Asian Junior Championship on Saturday, Iran defeated Thailand with a score of 17:8.
Prior to this, Iran started its campaign with a loss to Japan with a score of 17:11, which took place on Friday. On Sunday, the Iranian team will play a match against Hong Kong.
The competition is being held in Bangkok, Thailand, and will run from July 17 to July 25, 2026. The tournament includes disciplines such as swimming, diving, volleyball, and rhythmic gymnastics. The best young athletes from all over Asia gather on the continental stage to compete, inspire each other, and realize their dreams.
According to a French newspaper, Egyptian star Mohammed Salah is on the verge of moving to Turkish club Besiktas in the current summer transfer window after reaching a verbal agreement between the parties.
The French publication Foot Mercato reported that negotiations between Salah and the Besiktas management have reached the final stages. The captain of the Egyptian national team is expected to sign a one-year contract that includes an option for both parties to extend it for an additional season.
The report also indicated that Salah's annual earnings will amount to 10 million euros, in addition to two million euros to be paid as bonuses and incentives depending on his performance with the team. The newspaper confirmed that Salah's move to Besiktas is inevitable once the official procedures are completed before the public announcement of the deal.
Previously, Salah concluded his contract with Liverpool FC at the end of last season, having spent nine years at Anfield, which created uncertainty regarding the future career of the captain of the Egyptian national team.
