Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, before US-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match to be cancelled. On Sunday in New Jersey, they will finally meet with rather more than ceremonial »»»

The journeys of Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi feel identical. They both started their careers at Barcelona, wearing the jersey numbers 19 and 10, playing in wing positions, being left-footed, and possessing phenomenal talent. The only difference between them is the generation. Yamal and Messi are n»»»

In Peru, there is a ⁠wave of new baby Haalands. ‌In Argentina, Lionel has raced up the rankings, and in Mexico a girl was reportedly named after three soccer players. Parents in Latin America are already christening a new generation of babies after the stars of the World Cup. Hundreds ​of newborns »»»