A Historic Weekend in Qatar
The tournament’s closing stages are set to deliver a mouth‑watering doubleheader, with the third‑place match pitting France against England scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. Eastern, live on Fox.
The following day, Spain and Argentina will meet in the championship clash at 3 p.m. Eastern, also on Fox, as the world watches to see whether Lionel Messi’s former team can clinch the trophy.
Amid the excitement, Messi took to social media to comment on a viral photograph that paired him with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, describing the image as “crazy” and lauding the young Spaniard’s meteoric rise.
In his brief but heartfelt message, Messi wished Yamal success and highlighted the teenager’s potential to rewrite records, a sentiment that resonated with fans worldwide.
The United States, meanwhile, is pushing a solo bid to host the 2038 World Cup, a move that would set it apart from a joint Canada‑Mexico proposal, and President Donald Trump underscored the ambition during a FIFA press conference.
Gianni Infantino, the governing body’s president, was present at the conference, offering his endorsement of the tournament’s global growth while fielding questions about future host selections.
Beyond the matches, the event’s reach extends to several continents, with Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay all having played pivotal roles in the qualification journey, underscoring football’s truly worldwide appeal.