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The 2026 World Cup, staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is drawing to a close with an Argentina–Spain final in New Jersey. Closing ceremonies are planned as a marquee event with star performances and a longer halftime, while the final kicks off at 20:00 UK time on July 19, 2026.
Spain and Argentina reach final after tense semi-finals; opening ceremony controversies and high-profile performances mark the build-up as organisers push for a united, dramatic conclusion.
A curated playlist highlights the world’s most iconic World Cup songs, with tracks spanning from 1998 to 2026, underscoring football’s cultural reach and how nations celebrate on and off the pitch.
Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Ferran Torres scores the decisive goal in extra time against Argentina. Lionel Messi is left in tears after a final that ended Argentina’s title defense. A star-studded halftime show featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber. Trump attended the ceremony with FIFA President Infantino amid security chatter and mixed reactions from fans.
UK music charts have seen Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In extend its lead as the longest-running No. 1 in UK history, spending 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top. Reports from The Guardian, Reuters, Independent and BBC Business confirm the track’s record and discuss cultural implications amid streaming-driven fragmentation.