Overview
- Argentina overturned England to win 2-1 with late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez in a dramatic semi-final that, according to multiple reports, unfolded on Wednesday in Atlanta.
- The World Cup final is set for Sunday at 21:00 local time in East Rutherford where Argentina will face Spain in the tournament decider.
- Controversy continues to shadow the tournament after President Donald Trump phoned FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and the suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun was reversed, while Somali referee Omar Artan was denied US entry for security reasons yet will receive his World Cup pay and has since been appointed by UEFA for the Supercup.
- England coach Thomas Tuchel has faced heavy criticism in international media for his late substitutions and tactics and Jürgen Klopp has publicly denied making any recent comments about Tuchel or England ahead of the final.
- Final-day practical and commercial storylines include Spain saying Lamine Yamal is fit, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez confirming he will play despite a fractured ring finger, widespread debate over new World Cup procedures such as hydration breaks and anti-discrimination rules, and Adidas reporting roughly four times the jersey sales of 2022.