FIFA staged the World Cup final’s first halftime show, featuring Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and other international stars. The performance promoted a FIFA education fund and drew mixed reaction, including criticism from Wayne Rooney.
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Professional boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, died after authorities said a driver reversed into her while she was bicycling in Brazos County, Texas. Charles Medina, 31, was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Spain and Argentina meet Sunday in New Jersey for the World Cup title, with Lionel Messi seeking another trophy and 19-year-old Lamine Yamal leading Spain’s young team. More than 80,000 fans are expected at MetLife Stadium after wildfire smoke and storms gave way to a clear forecast.
British runner Josh Kerr ran 3:42.66 in London to break Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old mile world record. Kerr had publicly targeted the mark through “Project 222” and won by more than three seconds.
Downing Street backed calls for FIFA to investigate Argentina players who displayed a banner supporting Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands after beating England. The UK said its commitment to the islands “will never waver.”
Argentina scored in the 85th minute and stoppage time to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta and reach a second straight World Cup final. The defending champions will face Spain on Sunday, while England meets France for third place.
England and Argentina meet in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, renewing a rivalry shaped by the Falklands/Malvinas war and Diego Maradona’s 1986 “Hand of God” goal. The winner will face Spain for the title.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to reach the World Cup final for the second time. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as France’s bid for a third straight final ended.