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Fox News
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'The perfect finish': Reliving 2022 World Cup Final One Year Ahead Of 2026 Final
"This was the Hollywood ending, it was the perfect finish, it was the beautiful dream coming true. These scenes will live forever, as Lionel Messi and Argentina have won the World Cup." Will the 2026 World Cup final live up to what we saw in 2022? One year from Saturday, we will witness the grand finale of the world's biggest sports event. Ahead of June 19, 2026, we relive that epic clash in Qatar through the words of FOX Sports' John Strong and Stu Holden. "How many billions of eyeballs are watching these two men 12 yards apart? Messi scores! … The focus, the concentration, the pressure. How about that?!" When Angel Di Maria was pulled by Ousmane Dembele, there was no question who'd be taking the penalty. Lionel Messi coolly took the shot as he ran up to the spot, stutter-stepped for a split second to look at keeper Hugo Lloris, and then drove into the top corner. An early lead for Argentina. "Julian Alvarez on the run … Di Maria's on the far side … Here it comes! Di Mariaaaaaa! … Argentina master class and they are rolling!" A beautiful buildup orchestrated by Lionel Messi and Argentina was in full control He found Alexis Mac Allister who then squared it to Angel Di Maria. With Hugo Lloris crashing down on him, Di Maria slotted it into the corner for a two-goal lead. A stunning scoreline and a dream start. "First penalty attempt of the tournament for France, this is their chance … And Mbappé scores! Martinez got a hand on it! Game on in Lusail!" Hope for France in the waning moments of the second half! Randal Kolo Muani earns a penalty when he gets tangled up with Nicolas Otamendi for a clear penalty. Kylian Mbappe, who'd been relatively quiet throughout the game, pulls it back for France to cut the lead down to one. "Trying to find Mbappe now, he'll steer back inside, Mbappeeeee! … The French had been down and out and they have risen back!" An incredible turn of events! Merely a minute after getting on the scoreboard, Kylian Mbappé hits an unbelievable off-balance strike into the net for the equalizer. Even with Argentina keeper Emiliano Martínez getting a hand on it, it's France with all the momentum. "Messi! Did it cross the line?! Did it cross the line?! Yes it did! Argentina gets the lead! … Messi the magician, once again, when Argentina needs him the most, he delivers!" With the game going into extra-time, it's Lionel Messi again as Argentina gets the lead again. It's a chaotic finish in front of the net with Messi hovering in front of Hugo Lloris. Even with Dayot Upamecano clearing it out, the ball does enough to cross the line for it to count. "That was blocked, was it a hand?! It was! Penalty for France! …This would be Mbappé's hat trick, the second man in history to score three goals in a World Cup final … Yes!" A masterful move for Kylian Mbappe as his shot clips Gonzalo Montiel on the arm inside the box for another penalty attempt. Mbappe makes Emiliano Martinez go the opposite way and once again its level with a penalty-shootout looming. Most clutch save ever?! Emiliano Martinez kept Argentina from the mother of all heartbreaks when he finds himself one-on-one with Randal Kolo Muani. He needs every part of his outstretched frame to keep that ball out of the net and France winning it in the final moments. It felt inevitable that these two titans would have to settle this in a penalty shootout. With the eyes of the world on them, both Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi took the first penalties for their sides, successfully converting them. Messi's shot – his most important kick of his life – in particular felt like a moment frozen in time as it rolled into the net. After misses by France duo Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni, it set up the chance of a lifetime for an unheralded midfielder to clinch glory. "And a hush over 88,966 fans at Lusail Stadium … Gonzalo Montiel can win the World Cup in Argentina with this kick … Yes!" Winners! An unlikely hero gives Argentina the World Cup trophy. Gonzalo Montiel etches his name in the history books. It sends Messi to his knees in euphoric relief, and the rest of Argentina into just plain euphoria. For the third time in its illustrious history, Messi and Argentina are campéones. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
CNA
7 hours ago
- Sport
- CNA
WTA roundup: Lois Boisson makes first final in Hamburg
No. 5 seed Lois Boisson of France and No. 7 Anna Bondar of Hungary will both play in their first WTA Tour final on Sunday in the MSC Hamburg Ladies Open in Germany. Boisson eliminated No. 2 seed Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine 6-1, 7-6 (5) in Saturday's semifinals. She converted three of five break chances and found success with her second serve, winning 70 per cent of the points (16 of 23). Bondar rallied for a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 win against Slovenia's Kaja Juvan. Bondar converted five of six break points and took advantage of six double faults by Juvan. Unicredit Iasi Open No. 6 seed Jil Teichmann of Switzerland advanced to her first WTA Tour final since 2021 and will take on No. 7 seed and home hopeful Irina-Camelia Begu on Sunday in Romania. Teichmann knocked out Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals, overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the first set by winning nine of the next 10 games. Teichmann also saved four of six break points. Begu ousted fellow Romanian and No. 2 seed Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-4. Begu saved nine of 11 break points and finally put away Cristian on her fifth match point.
Reuters
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
WTA roundup: Lois Boisson makes first final in Hamburg
July 19 - No. 5 seed Lois Boisson of France and No. 7 Anna Bondar of Hungary will both play in their first WTA Tour final on Sunday in the MSC Hamburg Ladies Open in Germany. Boisson eliminated No. 2 seed Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine 6-1, 7-6 (5) in Saturday's semifinals. She converted three of five break chances and found success with her second serve, winning 70 percent of the points (16 of 23). Bondar rallied for a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 win against Slovenia's Kaja Juvan. Bondar converted five of six break points and took advantage of six double faults by Juvan. Unicredit Iasi Open No. 6 seed Jil Teichmann of Switzerland advanced to her first WTA Tour final since 2021 and will take on No. 7 seed and home hopeful Irina-Camelia Begu on Sunday in Romania. Teichmann knocked out Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals, overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the first set by winning nine of the next 10 games. Teichmann also saved four of six break points. Begu ousted fellow Romanian and No. 2 seed Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-4. Begu saved nine of 11 break points and finally put away Cristian on her fifth match point. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch England U21s vs Germany U21s for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Euro 2025 final today
England take on Germany in tonight's European Under-21 Championship final. Lee Carsley's men are the defending champions, having lifted the title in Georgia back in 2023. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ENGLAND U21 VS GERMANY U21 LIVE! Now, they are back in the showpiece finale, taking on a familiar foe. Antonio Di Salvo's side are the only team to have beaten England this tournament, defeating them 2-1 in Group B thanks to Angsar Knauff and Nelson Weiper's strikes. Alex Scott netted what would prove to be a mere consolation. Since then, however, England have come into their own, beating pre-tournament favourites Spain 3-1, and sneaking past the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-finals. Germany, meanwhile, haven't let up either, outscoring Italy in the last eight before sweeping France to book their place in Bratislava. How to watch England U21s vs Germany U21s for FREE TV channel: Viewers can watch the action for free on Channel 4, with coverage commencing at 7.30pm BST, Kick off is slated for 8pm BST. Live stream: You can also watch the game on Channel 4's website. Live coverage: You can follow all the action with Standard Sport's live blog.
National Post
12 hours ago
- Sport
- National Post
Canada's Shapovalov advances to Mifel Tennis Open final with win over Walton
Article content LOS CABOS — Canada's Denis Shapovalov has a chance to win his second ATP title this year. Article content Shapovalov reached the Mifel Tennis Open final with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Australia's Adam Walton at the ATP 250 event Friday. Article content 'It definitely helps my confidence, it helps my belief a little bit,' Shapovalov told reporters after the match. 'I came into the tournament not trying to focus on results too much, just trying to focus on getting back to my game offensively, trying to go for it. Article content 'It's paying off.' Article content The third-seeded Shapovalov hit seven aces and saved four break points while converting all four of his break-point opportunities. Article content He needed one hour six minutes to win the match over Walton, the tournament's eighth seed. Article content The 26-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., won the Dallas Open in February. The former world No. 10 has won three career ATP titles. Article content Article content
