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(AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) : Post Malone performs prior to the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

By Outlook Sports Desk

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony Photo Gallery: The pre-match festivities at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony have concluded, bringing a star-studded celebration to the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the Argentina vs Spain final. Performances by Post Malone, IShowSpeed and others, along with a special appearance by Tom Cruise, set the stage for football's biggest night. Here are the best pictures from the spectacular pre-match show before attention shifts to FIFA's first-ever Super Bowl-style half-time show later in the final.

By Outlook Sports Desk

Spain vs Argentina Live Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: From the pinnacle of tactical perfection, Spain's "La Roja" must withstand the ultimate assault from Argentina's battle-hardened "La Albiceleste" at the New York New Jersey Stadium to reclaim the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010. Luis de la Fuente's side are chasing a second world title, led by midfield metronome Rodri and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, while Lionel Scaloni's Argentina are bidding to win back-to-back World Cups with Lionel Messi at the heart of their quest. The first half ended in a tense 0-0 stalemate, with Spain creating the better chances but unable to beat Emiliano Martinez, while Argentina struggled to carve out clear openings. See the best photos from the ESP vs ARG FIFA World Cup 2026 final here.

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The AI Divide - 03 August 2026 Issue

The AI Divide - 03 August 2026 Issue

The issue is not merely children’s access to AI; it is the stark disparity between the AI infrastructure available in public education and that available in private institutions. As AI becomes integral to learning, this gap in institutional capacity could deepen existing educational inequalities.

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Mission Two-Thirds - 20 July 2026 Issue

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In order to make critical legislative changes that leave a lasting political imprint, BJP needs to secure 2/3rd majority in Parliament. Support from its allies is not enough. Recent splits in political parties may help BJP reach the magic number

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The Great Nicobar Debate - 06 July 2026 Issue

The Great Nicobar Debate - 06 July 2026 Issue

Supporters of the Great Nicobar Project argue that the project is essential if India is to emerge as a major maritime power and secure its southernmost tip. Critics counter that the environmental costs could be irreversible, threatening fragile ecosystems, endangered wildlife and indigenous communities and would lead to large-scale deforestation and coastal alteration.

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The IT sector has long been the engine of India’s middle-class aspiration and white-collar employment. As AI eats into jobs in the sector, India faces a massive socio-economic challenge

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A nuanced examination of India’s expanding cricket-academy ecosystem, where childhood ambition is increasingly shaped by institutional discipline, parental expectation, and the economics of aspiration. Set against the parallel pressures of academic competition, the story interrogates how sporting excellence, identity formation, and personal sacrifice are being negotiated by a generation coming of age in a culture obsessed with performance and success.

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From Lionel Messi milestones to Spain's teenage prodigies, everything points to an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday. Goals, streaks, and age-defying records dominate the narrative as Argentina and Spain clash for the ultimate crown. Here's a breakdown of big talking points

AP PhotoFrank Franklin III : Argentina fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New Yorks Times Square, Saturday, July 18, 2026.

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