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The Independent UK · Jul 20

Lionel Messi Breaks Silence on 2026 World Cup Final Defeat With Timely Reminder

Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain in a manner that earned plenty of enemies.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Ranking the Best MLS Players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup was a landmark tournament for the talents of Major League Soccer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

One Thing We Learned About All 48 World Cup Teams

A brilliant 2026 World Cup is in the books, with Spain continuing its second dominant cycle of the 21st century.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Drake Loses $1.5M Sponsorship Bet on World Cup Final Midst Lawsuit for Predatory Gambling Promotion

Drake's $1.5 million bet on Argentina in the World Cup final failed, coinciding with a lawsuit over his involvement in promoting an alleged illegal gambling platform.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Copa Independent | Doing it their way: lessons from the final curtain in New York

Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly reflect on Spain winning a second World Cup, with Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner highlighting Spain’s depth and collective style under Luis De la Fuente. They lament Argentina’s negative, ill-disciplined performance which lacked any shot on goal until the 117th minute, a red card for Enzo…

The Independent UK · Jul 20

“My Idol Making A Fool Of Himself”: Fans Turn On Lionel Messi Over “Shameful” Move During World Cup Final

“Pathetic, so pathetic all that talent is totally ruined by these pathetic moves and behavior just to win…” one critic wrote online.

Bored Panda · Jul 20

A desperate grab for attention. This is the way the World Cup ends

In today’s Football Daily: the GWC is finally over

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

SI:AM | A Dull Ending to an Amazing World Cup

A thrilling tournament concluded with a slog of a game where Spain finally emerged as the winner.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Rodri’s redemption story leaves stars in the shadow of Spain’s great controller

Much of what Rodri does is indefinable – his great skill is simply being, existing in the right spaces

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20