Spain and Argentina face off in World Cup final
US President Donald Trump backing Argentina to win.
After 104 matches and 307 goals, the nail-biting World Cup final has arrived, with Spain and Argentina going head to head. President Donald Trump is attending the match, with the US leader throwing his support behind Argentina. We鈥檒l be getting live updates on the game.
Also in the programme: A Cuban dissident released from prison goes into exile in the US; we get the latest from Guyana where a ferry carrying 133 people has capsized; and we speak to one of this year鈥檚 North Pole Marathon champions about running on ice and evading polar bears.
(Photo: General view of the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match. Credit: Ronald Wittek/EPA/Shutterstock)
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