AND now its only two left.
Diego Maradona’s country Argentina face Carles Puyol’s Spain in the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, US.
Argentina are reigning champs’ whereas Spain won the cup in 2010 in South Africa, the historical moment that will go down in the annals of football in the world, and on the African Continent.
Yes, the Adidas sponsored teams will meet each other in a fiercely contested battle associated with both sides, and FIFA that is backed by the German apparel will be smiling from ear to mouth.
Which best left foot will win it- the young Lamine Yamal or the ‘GOAT’ Lionel Messi?
In the losers finals- England will play France on Saturday.
In mzansi, the gigantic screening Smirnoff ICE Fan Park at Wakanda Village in Sandton, will play the host and fans- be it soccer aficionados or not, will be entertained.
The lineup features Slade, EeQue, DenchandUncool MC, who will keep the atmosphere alive before and after the game, and DJ Wamz an Afro-house DJ and the winner of the Smirnoff ICE DJ Competition.
Since opening its doors in June, the Smirnoff ICE Fan Park has become a vibrant home for sports lovers, bringing together passionate fans to experience the excitement of football, rugby, tennis and motorsport in one dynamic space.
The initiative forms part of Smirnoff ICE’s ongoing We Do We Nakanjani platform, which celebrates authentic self-expression, meaningful social connections and the communities that bring culture to life.
And tickets are available at Howler for purchasing. Watch party begins from 4pm.
Games kick-off at 9pm.
The Jules Rimet Trophy, originally named “Victory” was stolen in 1983 and never recovered, bloody thugs.
The current FIFA World Cup Trophy was designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga and produced by the GDE Bertoni company.
It is made of 18-carat gold with two malachite bands at its base, stands approximately 36.8 cm tall, and weighs about 6.175 kg.
The design features two human figures lifting the Earth, symbolizing the global nature of football and the unity of nations through the sport.
The trophy’s surface is intentionally rough and organic, representing the struggle and effort required to win it.
Who will lift the world’s prized and iconic golden cup- after 90m on Sunday, your guess is just good as mine!
Image provided (US President Donald Trump, limned with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino handing over the World Cup trophy to Trump, who will attend and deliver it to the winning team on Sunday.)
