The Latest Breaking News from Nico Williams

Spain completely dominates Argentina in one-sided World Cup final

Spain’s victory in this morning’s FIFA World Cup final confirmed what many have long believed: soccer is a team sport, and in the end, the collective defeats the individual.

The Conversation · 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 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.

Euronews · Jul 19

Spain have reclaimed their football identity at this World Cup but is their style boring?

The semi-final demolition of World Cup favourites France reaffirmed Spain’s style, in an enhanced and more modern form. But is it exciting to watch?

The Independent UK · Jul 17

More than a hairstyle: how locs at the World Cup have changed perceptions of Black hair on the global stage

Using tinted tips and undercuts, footballers are reworking a classic style, and rewriting what ‘professional’ looks like in elite sport in the process

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Spain vs Argentina: World Cup final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Reigning champions face European champions in tournament showpiece

Evening Standard · Jul 15

Lethal Spain execute plan to perfection on way to World Cup final

Brilliant buildup play has often withered but control and flawless execution overcame France’s more variable chaos

The Guardian - US · Jul 15

Kylian Mbappé ready for France’s World Cup semifinal against Spain after ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco

The Independent UK · Jul 14

France vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Dallas plays host to a blockbuster World Cup semifinal between the two pre-tournament favorites.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14

Rajoy's accusation that France's team play 'without the french' sparks racism row

The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister insists his words have been taken out of context.

Euronews · Jul 13