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2026 World Cup Individual Award Winners: Full List

The best player, top scorer, best young player and leading goalkeeper were all crowned after Sunday’s World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

In pictures: Lionel Messi in tears after Argentina beaten by Spain in World Cup final

Greatest of all time could not hide his emotions in defeat

Evening Standard · Jul 19

The 2026 World Cup XI

Soccer’s superstars came to the fore on the grandest stage.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

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Lionel Messi brought to tears as final World Cup ends in bitter defeat

Messi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030

The Independent UK · Jul 19

HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors

NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced

FourFourTwo · Jul 19

10 Photos of Lamine Yamal: Meet the Spanish Wonderboy Reportedly Tipped to Dominate World Football Next

Lamine Yamal, at just 19, is already being compared to football legends like Messi. His unique blend of talent and maturity positions him as a future cornerstone for Barcelona and Spain.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

Patience beats overreliance on Messi: how the final was won and lost

Argentina tried to kill the spectacle and make it a physical battle but Spain refused to take the bait

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

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Rodri denies Lionel Messi and claims World Cup Golden Ball as only Kylian Mbappe denies Spain clean sweep

Rodri has denied Lionel Messi a second successive Golden Ball after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup Final

FourFourTwo · Jul 19

Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet): 2026 World Cup final player ratings

Rodri looks back to his imperious best in Spain’s midfield while Enzo Fernández has a day to forget for Argentina

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Spain vs. Argentina Player Ratings: La Roja Claim World Cup Glory

Ferran Torres’s strike in extra time crowned Spain as the world champion for a second time.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

Spain silences Argentina to win World Cup crown

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Ferran Torres ⁠scored in ⁠the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win in extra time over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's ‌final.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19

Leandro Paredes sparks brawl at final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgrace

Paredes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Spain win World Cup after Ferran Torres breaks 10-man Argentina’s resistance

Spain have won their second men’s World Cup after Ferran Torres’s extra-time strike beat a battling Argentina side who had Enzo Fernández sent off

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Spain Silences Lionel Messi, Argentina to Win 2026 World Cup

A performance of remarkable control—if not clinical edge—saw Spain win its second men’s World Cup title.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

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The Economic Times · Jul 19

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Ferran Torres scored a late goal, securing Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina. Spain's dominant performance denied Lionel Messi a second consecutive title in his final tournament. This triumph marks Spain's second World Cup title and a historic simultaneous hold on men's and women's trophies. The team extended its unbeaten…

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Five reasons why the World Cup final was so dull

Spain dominated the final but required extra time to find a winner, while Argentina waited until the 121st minute to create a big chance

Euronews · Jul 19

Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid

A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time.

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Why was Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final?

Fernandez’s second yellow card offence was criticised by Alan Shearer and called ‘stupid’ after Argentina were left down to 10 men

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FourFourTwo · Jul 19

Enzo Fernandez sent off in ridiculous fashion as Argentina vs Spain enters extra-time

Enzo Fernandez has been sent off after committing one of the World Cup's all-time horror tackles vs Spain

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Lionel Messi called ‘a baby’ after attempting to get Marc Cucurella sent off in World Cup final

The Argentina captain appeared to protest to referee Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic after an interaction with the Spain defender in the final

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

Trump Says It's 'Hard to Bet Against Messi' Ahead of Argentina vs Spain World Cup Final

Ahead of the World Cup final, Trump avoided choosing between Argentina and Spain, instead praising Lionel Messi's exceptional skills, sparking varied reactions on social media.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19

Morning Mail: All eyes on World Cup final; how police use facial recognition tech; ‘wellbeing poverty’ on the rise

Argentina face Spain in World Cup final; WA police trial new facial recognition technology; more Australians dissatisfied with life

FourFourTwo · Jul 19

'It's always Argentina' - Ian Wright slams referee calls in favour of Lionel Messi's men vs Spain

Argentina are always the beneficiaries of lenient refereeing, according to Ian Wright, speaking during the World Cup Final

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Lionel Messi: The empire strikes goal

Some circles view Argentina's World Cup journey as a manufactured narrative for commercial success. Lionel Messi is portrayed as a central figure in this alleged grand design. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seen as orchestrating events for increased television ratings. This perspective suggests the tournament's outcome was influenced by financial…

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team

President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain

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