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'Don't want to go to prison' - Spain striker will reluctantly shake Trump's hand

Spain striker Borja Iglesias has injected some humor into the build-up to the 2026 World Cup final by joking that he only intends to shake hands with Donald Trump to avoid ending up in a jail cell. The Celta Vigo forward is part of the La Roja squad preparing to face Argentina at the MetLife Stadium, where the United States President is expected to be part of the official trophy presentation.

Watch Spain vs Argentina live: Online streams and TV channels

How to watch the World Cup match between Spain and Argentina, as well as kick-off time and team news

Has Messi been ‘cursed’ by $1.5m bet? Drake reveals WC wager

Lionel Messi and Argentina are readying themselves for a historic World Cup final showdown against Spain, but the defending champions may have a superstitious hurdle to overcome. Rapper Drake has publicly backed the Albiceleste with a massive financial wager, sparking fears among supporters that the infamous "Drake curse" could strike.

USA v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup final half-time show: Full list of artists as Messi & Co. face Spain

The 2026 World Cup final is set to be a historic occasion both on and off the pitch as Argentina and Spain battle for global supremacy at MetLife Stadium. FIFA has pulled out all the stops for the tournament's first-ever official half-time show, bringing together a collection of the world's biggest musical icons.

Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Preview

Comprehensive match preview of Spain vs Argentina at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this final clash in East Rutherford.

‘Next steps’ - Tuchel drops England future hint after World Cup bronze

Thomas Tuchel has hit back at his critics after England secured a third-place finish at the World Cup, suggesting the fallout from their semi-final exit was disproportionately negative. The German tactician oversaw a wild 6-4 victory over France to claim the bronze medal but spent much of his post-match address defending the "next steps" of his project.