Spain displayed a marvelous and splendid football artistry against France to win by a two nil drub, while Argentina showed their grittiness intertwined with bravery, flair and energy to clinch a 1-2 last minute victory against England who failed technically, tactically and spiritually.
So on Sunday, July 19, 2026, the climax of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will witness the South American Champions and defending world champions against the European champions at the New York, New Jersey Stadium.
Spain can boast of the young super star, Lamin Yamal, experienced Rodri, Pedri, Álex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabaland, Nico Williams, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, exciting defender Cucurera and astonishing goalkeeper Unai Simón.
Argentina also has the idol, Leo Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeon, José Manuel López, Julián Álvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernández, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero and other strong aggressive stars.
On Saturday July 18, 2026, the third place consolation bronze medal duel between England and France will be decided at the Miami Stadium. France led in attack by Kylian Mbaape, Ousmane Dembele, Oliseh, Aurelien Tchouameni, Desire Dou, Malo Gusto, Marcus Thuram and William Saliba will not love to go home empty handed.
England also wants to be remembered at USA / Canada / Mexico 2026, that they came and conquered some with their three lions, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.
It is going to be a real football war and fans will have much to delight them; extraordinary talented goalkeepers, powerful intelligent defenders, mecuriel midfielders, football jugglers, dynamic and prolific attackers, 2026 has come and gone, Messi still reigns.
48 nations started the World Cup Tournament and now we have the champions. Argentina, Spain, Egland and France are at the VVIP party.
This is the stage that even when you lose, you stay. Congratulations to FIFA, the organization, the three host nations, volunteers, entertainment, security, accommodation, hospitality, transportation, catering and everyone who played a part in the successful tournament.
It was a World Cup where recognition was given to past heroes and we salute FIFA for remembering and respecting the super stars. The winner goes home with 50 million dollars, a trophy, golden rings and many more prizes from sponsors, aside the bragging rights for the next four years.
Bravo to the ten nations who represented Africa; Morocco, Egypt, Cape Verde, Ghana, Senegal, Congo DR, Cote d’ Ivoire, Algeria, South Africa and Tunisia.
For the Ghana Black Stars led by Coach Carlos Quiroz, they also participated; beat Panama, drew with England and lost to Croatia and the group stage and qualified to the round of 32 only to be beaten by Colombia.
Local star, Benjamin Asare of Accra Hearts of Oak and Marvin Senaya who chose Ghana ahead of Togo were the most talked about players as revelations.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
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