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World Cup Final in New Jersey: Spain and Argentina meet at MetLife Stadium as Lionel Messi chases a second straight title and teenage star Lamine Yamal looks to spark Spain’s bid for a second crown. First-ever halftime show: FIFA is turning the break into a Super Bowl-style spectacle curated by Chris Martin, with Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Burna Boy and more—plus a U.S. anthem performance by Jennifer Hudson—broadcast worldwide. Politics and protest collide with sport: Trump is expected to attend and protesters plan “referee-style” red cards aimed at FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and Trump. Weather watch: Severe storms flooded parts of the stadium during final practice, but forecasts say conditions should clear for kickoff. Global culture ripple: From Kerala school holidays for midnight viewing to BTS drawing Macron to a Paris concert, the tournament’s reach keeps spilling into everyday life.

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Jul. 15, 2026

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Owned By	The Franklin News Foundation (John Tillman, Chairman)
Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
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Adrian Durham: Giant chilli dogs were ‘huge mess’ and ‘iconic’ MLB stadium should host World Cup Final – not the ‘giant car’ in New Jersey

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Year Founded	1995
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Trump to present World Cup trophy after Argentina-Spain FIFA final Sunday in New Jersey

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WSBT 22 - Indiana

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1952
Website	wsbt.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, Indiana, Mishawaka
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GAMEDAY | World Cup 2026 final: Lionel Messi’s Argentina face silky Spain for ultimate glory in New Jersey

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Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investments; Chinese Government through China International Television Corporation & The China Africa Development Fund; South African Government through The Public Investment Corporation of South Africa
Year Founded	1996
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Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
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Kerala declares holiday for all educational institutions in view of FIFA World Cup 2026 final

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Owned By	Rajat Sharma & Ritu Dhawan through Independent News Service
Year Founded	2004
Website	www.indiatvnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
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Publication Location	India, Noida
Owner Country	India

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