An extra-time goal by Ferran Torres gave the Spaniards their second world title and the first since 2010. As for Lionel Messi, the legend failed to influence the game and bowed out of the tournament with a silver medal. But will this be his last World Cup appearance? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more
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Spain vs. Argentina. Lamine Yamal vs. Lionel Messi. The ultimate team vs. the comeback kids. Will Spain win its second World Cup title, and its first since 2010? Or will Argentina become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, we break down the toplines from … Read more
In the second World Cup semifinal, England struck first, taking a 1-0 lead early in the second half and then retreating into a defensive shell. Argentina responded by pummeling the English wall until it had scored two late goals, one in the 85th minute and the second in stoppage time, both orchestrated by the great … Read more
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Spain stopped the unstoppable force and beat France yesterday 2-0 in the first World Cup semifinal, holding Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé in check. This is Spain’s first appearance in a World Cup final since it won in 2010. It denied France’s bid to make three consecutive World Cup finals, too. Subscribe to read this … Read more
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, our national security and politics teams … Read more
For the first time, FIFA’s top four teams have all made the World Cup semifinals, and not since 1990 has the final four been made up entirely of previous winners. Five of the tournament’s top six scorers will be in action. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur … Read more