New faces, gulfs in class and flawed drama: how 48 teams changed the World Cup The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future? The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Firefighters in central Spain battle huge wildfire during heat wave Firefighters in central Spain are battling a wildfire that has burned over 32,000 hectares in one of the largest blazes in recent memory for the southern European country The Independent UK · Jul 22
Putellas, Batlle and León are gone: what will be left of Barcelona after latest exodus? The European champions’ squad is falling apart … because of the men’s team’s struggles with financial fair play The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Trump shares new edit of World Cup trophy ceremony that removes his awkward moment President Trump cut out the moment when FIFA President Gianni Infantino appear to usher him off stage as Spain celebrated The Independent UK · Jul 22
Arsenal continue squad revamp with signing of Spain keeper Misa Rodríguez Arsenal have continued their rebuild of the squad by signing the Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a free transfer The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top? The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contend The Guardian - US · Jul 22
Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina The Guardian - US · Jul 22
'Football Can Be Cruel': Paredes Breaks Silence After Argentina's World Cup Heartbreak Leandro Paredes reflects on Argentina's emotional World Cup final defeat to Spain, expressing pride in his team despite the heartbreak and controversy surrounding the match's conclusion. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Ferran Torres sparks controversy with 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at World Cup parade The striker walked around Madrid wearing a red cap with Donald Trump’s slogan, tweaked for Spain, hours after scoring La Roja’s World Cup winner. Cucurella has faced criticism from Argentina over a song. Euronews · Jul 22
Aerial footage reveals the scale of Spain’s La Mierla wildfire Aerial footage shows the scale of the La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara, Spain, as firefighters battle a blaze that has burned up to 30,000 hectares. Euronews · Jul 22
Spain house prices: Resale homes rise 17.2% to the highest level in 21 years The asking price of resale homes in Spain reached €3,133 per square metre in June, up 4% in the second quarter and 17.2% from June 2025 levels. Euronews · Jul 22
Quote of the Day by Miguel de Cervantes: “In order to attain the impossible, one must…” — Inspiring lessons on courage, resilience, fearless ambition, leadership, personal growth, achieving impossible goals, and why every extraordinary success begins with a bold attempt by Spain's greatest literary giant Today's Quote of the Day by Miguel de Cervantes reminds us that remarkable achievements begin long before success—they begin with the courage to try. His timeless words, "In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the impossible," encourage us to move beyond fear, embrace uncertainty, and take meaningful action.… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Spanish World Cup Star Falsely Accused of Wearing Palestinian Flag Was Actually Showing Hometown Pride Spain defender Pedro Porro was falsely accused of displaying a Palestinian flag after World Cup celebrations, but the banner was his home region's flag. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
The Economic Times · Jul 22 Soccer scores big as 63 million Americans watch FIFA World Cup final Spain's World Cup victory drew nearly sixty-three million viewers in the United States. This viewership shattered previous records and underscored soccer's increasing popularity. Knockout-stage matches also outperformed major American sports championship games. Broadcasters benefited from new hydration breaks, creating additional advertising opportunities. These record numbers mark a significant milestone for…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 22 Tango, Tattoos and Tuxedos: The 48 Best Quotes From the 2026 World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Neymar Jr, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and many more were responsible for some of the best quotes of the summer.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 22 Ranking How All 20 Premier League Teams Have Been Impacted by 2026 World Cup There are only 33 days between the end of the World Cup and the start of the Premier League, which will feature several teams who have been hampered by the competition.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 21 How Can Real Madrid Break Into World Cup-Winning Spain Team Again? Los Blancos played a minimal part in Spain’s summer success.
Marie Claire · Jul 21 Princess Leonor Proves That Pink Pumas Are the Perfect Summer Sneaker During Spain's World Cup Homecoming Even better? They're still in stock.
Euronews · Jul 21 Spanish singer Julio Iglesias sues Spain's deputy PM Yolanda Díaz, demands €50,000 The singer has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against the deputy prime minister, alleging a violation of his right to honour and seeking €50,000 over remarks she made about sexual abuse allegations brought by two former employees.
We Got This Covered · Jul 21 FIFA ends with two victories – one for Spain, and a potential $15 billion profit for the organization This World Cup was an expansion test.
Bored Panda · Jul 21 “If You’re A Woman, You Know”: World Cup Hero’s Treatment Of Girlfriend After Final Win Enrages Female Fans Lamine Yamal was accused of disrespecting his girlfriend, influencer Inés García, after Spain’s World Cup victory.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 World Cup and Premier League referee Anthony Taylor announces retirement Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement after a distinguished 20-year career, during which he officiated 831 matches. The 47-year-old Manchester official oversaw 668 professional domestic games, including every major domestic cup final, and was promoted to the Premier League in 2010. Taylor refereed at…
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 Conor McGregor Makes $3.6M Mistake After Falling for Viral World Cup 'Time Traveler' Conor McGregor reportedly bet $100,000 on Argentina after trusting a viral 'time traveller' prediction, but Spain's World Cup win cost him a potential $3.6 million payday.
Euronews · Jul 21 Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain Firefighters battle a major wildfire in Spain's Guadalajara province as flames destroy thousands of hectares and force more than 1,200 people to flee.