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As with the Knicks’ 2026 NBA championship win and that of the Dodgers in the 2025 World Series, Spain’s 2026 World Cup triumph over Argentina has instantly delivered dozens of commemorative tees, jerseys and collectibles. Available for order and preorder on Fanatics, the officially licensed merchandise ships as early as Monday, July 20, with select items, like Adidas’ Lamine Yamal 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions Replica Jersey, available to reserve now for either late July, August or September delivery.

reserve now

Lamine Yamal Adidas 2026 World Cup Champions Jersey

Ships on or before Sept. 17.

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Spain National Team 2026 Champions Legacy T-Shirt

Ships immediately.

Adidas’ website also has a dedicated page for Spain’s FIFA World Cup apparel and accessories, with women’s, men’s and children’s sizing. Do note, however, that select styles and sizes are selling out quickly and there isn’t yet a set restock date.

Spain Campeones Dad Cap

Also available in black with yellow stitched text.

While Funko’s coveted Pop! figures have yet to be unveiled for the newest World Cup champions, the pop culture collectible manufacturer has released an assortment of other 2026 World Cup figures and sets. These include the USMNT 2026 World Cup Funko Pop! Soccer Set (with Christian Pulisic, Giovani Reyna, Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson and Tyler Adams), a FIFA World Cup 2026 Mascots Bundle (with USA’s Clutch, Mexico’s Zayu and Canada’s Maple) and a Kylian Mbappé France 2026 World Cup Funko Pop! figure.

Plus, joining the World Cup champions gear is a larger collection of Spain national team merchandise released ahead of the team’s July 19 victory. In-stock standouts include a limited-edition Build-a-Bear gift set and Urban Outfitters-exclusive World Cup graphic tees and hoodies.

Build-a-Bear Let’s Goal Bear Spain Soccer Gift Set

España shirt, España scarf, denim jeans, black shoes and detachable soccer ball included.

Visit Fanatics.com to shop the widest selection of official inventory.

James “Jim” Gilstrap, a singer whose credits include the Good Times theme song and Stevie Wonder‘s “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” has died. He was 79.

Gilstrap’s nephew and family spokesperson, Geoffrey “Geoff Gil” Gilstrap, said he died Saturday from natural causes.

Gilstrap sang the song for Good Times, which ran from 1974-79, with Blinky Williams. The catchy, gospel-tinged tune (“Keepin’ your head above water/Making a wave when you can”) was composed by Dave Grusin with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

Gilstrap was a featured vocalist with Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove and contributed to many of the singer’s recordings. He sang the first two lines of Wonder’s “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” (“You are the sunshine of my life/That’s why I’ll always be around”). Singer Lani Groves sang the next two lines (“You are the apple of my eye/Forever you’ll stay in my heart”) before Wonder’s vocals kick in, with Gilstrap and Groves continuing to sing backup. The song, from Wonder’s 1972 album Talking Book, won the Grammy Award for best male pop vocal performance.

Gilstrap also worked on Wonder’s albums Wonderlove and Innervisions. 

In 1975, he signed a recording contract with Chelsea Records and released a single, “Swing Your Daddy” that reached No. 4 on the U.K. Singles Chart and No. 10 on the  U.S. Billboard Black Singles chart. The song peaked at No. 64 in Australia. He released an album, Love Talk, in 1976.

Throughout his career, Gilstrap also collaborated with Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker,  Whitney Houston, James Ingram, George Benson, Bill Withers, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, Dolly Parton, Teddy Pendergrass, Stanley Clarke, Boz Scaggs and others.

“Jim was one of the most respected session vocalists of his generation, bringing his powerful and soulful voice to countless recordings that helped define the sound of popular music,” his nephew said.

Born Nov. 10, 1946, Gilstrap was the last surviving member of a family of 10 siblings. He is survived by his wife, Gloria, and his children.

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The World Cup final between defending champion Argentina and Spain not only marks the first final matchup between these two teams, but also the first halftime show in FIFA history. The match takes place on July 19 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET, with the halftime show likely falling about 45 minutes or an hour into the game, between 12:45 and 1 p.m. PT. Broadcast live on Fox, the final and performance can be livestreamed on any service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

The 2026 final, including its halftime show, will also stream live on Fox One, the official 2026 World Cup streamer. Following the service’s three-day free trial, a Fox One subscription costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official World Cup streamer.

At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Performers 2026

The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, will be co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber. The halftime show’s lineup also includes Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and his orchestra, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, plus ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Muppets’ characters.

Where to Watch World Cup Final Halftime Show 2026: Stream Online Free

Since the FIFA World Cup final halftime show airs on Fox, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. It will also stream live on Fox One, the official World Cup streamer. Following Fox One’s three-day free trial, the service costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, stream on Peacock.

More on each option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.

DirecTV

Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month

Fox is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the World Cup halftime show at no cost.

Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

Fubo

Up to $30 off first month; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month)

Fox is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers between $10 and $30 off for the first month. Plans start at $54.99 during the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.

Sling

Plans from $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month

Fox is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, from $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. That said, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.

Hulu + Live TV

Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month

Watch Fox for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.

Related: The Best Peacock Subscription Deals and Free Trial Hacks

Anne Hathaway is sharing a status update on the long-awaited third installment in The Princess Diaries franchise.

The Oscar winner, who played Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 and 2004 films, made a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy, where she was asked by host Andy Cohen, “Where are we at on Princess Diaries 3?”

“I’m busy making baby No. 3 and that has sort of taken the place of knowing exactly when I can make Princess Diaries 3,” Hathaway said with a laugh. She announced last month that she’s pregnant with her third child with husband Adam Shulman.

“But I can say I think we had a story breakthrough. I think we are moving in the right direction. The script that we were working on — we kind of had to start over with this new direction, which is not the update I think anybody wants, but we all feel really good that this is gonna be the one,” The Odyssey star added.

The Hollywood Reporter first reported in 2022 that a script was in the works for a third installment. It was later revealed in 2024 that Adele Lim had been tapped to direct the feature.

While details are being kept under wraps, the film is set to be a continuation of the film series, which centers on Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway), who finds out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. At the end of the second installment, Mia is crowned the queen of Genovia single after Parliament abolishes the law requiring that a queen be married first. However, she also finally gets together with Nicholas Devereaux (Chris Pine) after calling off her wedding to Andrew Jacoby (Callum Blue).

During a chat with THR last month, The Princess Diaries author Meg Cabot shared, “I’m so excited there is a third movie. I read a script, and it was amazing. I told them not to send anymore, because I love it so much. I have a problem keeping my mouth shut.”

She also teased, “I’m very happy with what I’ve read so far, but there’s definitely some book things that were involved in the last script I read.”