10 World Cup Stars to Watch in the Transfer Market Plenty of players used this summer’s tournament to boost their value. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20
FIFA launch investigation into Argentina behaviour after World Cup final brawl Chaos broke out at full-time whistle in New Jersey as players squared off Evening Standard · Jul 20
Fifa to investigate Argentina’s clashes with Spain players after World Cup final The brief announcement offered no timetable for the inquiry and did not name specific players The Independent UK · Jul 20
Fifa to investigate Argentina after players brawl during World Cup final FIFA has launched an investigation into potential disciplinary breaches by Argentina following their World Cup final defeat to Spain The National (Scotland) · Jul 20
Superb Spain worthy winners of FIFA World Cup dominated by superstar names This World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams, had an average of 2.96 goals per game, making it the most prolific since 1970. Spain scored only 14 times in eight games, but they take the trophy home after silencing Lionel Messi and defeating a disappointing Argentina 1-0 at the… The Economic Times · Jul 20
What Lionel Messi said after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain IN FULL 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
A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict. Latin Times · 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
Shakira reflects on 'special' World Cup experience Shakira has reflected on her association with the FIFA World Cup. BANG Premier · Jul 20
Lionel Messi breaks silence after ‘immense pain’ of World Cup final loss Messi has surely played his final ever World Cup game after missing out on back-to-back titles against Spain The Independent UK · Jul 20
Maxence Lacroix: Chelsea ramp up pursuit for Crystal Palace star as Xabi Alonso rebuild continues The Blues are eyeing defensive reinforcements this summer as Xabi Alonso rebuild continues Evening Standard · Jul 20
Fighter jets had to be scrambled three times for planes near Trump’s Bedminster over the weekend More than 10 planes entered temporarily restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford, where the World Cup was being held, on Sunday The Independent UK · Jul 20
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 'Football Should Never Reach This Point': Fans React as UEFA Chief Boycotts World Cup Final Amid Fifa Row UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the World Cup final, protesting FIFA's political interference and governance issues, including a controversial disciplinary decision influenced by US politics.
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Why Arsenal missed out on Morgan Rogers despite clear Mikel Arteta transfer demand Shock Chelsea hijack and World Cup injury woes have left Gunners reeling
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20 Harry Kane Boils 2030 World Cup Plan Down to Two Words England’s greatest-ever goalscorer has refused to rule out competing in four years time.
Evening Standard · Jul 20 England World Cup ratings: Every player ranked from first to worst Jude Bellingham scales new heights as Djed Spence shocks and Declan Rice struggles
Evening Standard · Jul 20 I’m bottom of the list says Duke of Sussex when asked to rank most famous Harrys The Duke of Sussex put himself joint last on the list with fictitious character Harry Potter.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Prince Harry ranks himself bottom of list for most famous Harrys The Duke of Sussex was asked to rank himself among three other famous Harrys by James Corden
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Robbie Williams pokes fun at ‘deeply unprofessional’ blunder in World Cup show The 52-year-old singer drew attention for an appearance on German TV channel Magenta Sport.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 Spain’s metronome: the statistics behind Rodri’s superb World Cup campaign Midfielder’s supreme passing was too much for Argentina to handle in the final but his work without the ball proved just as crucial
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20 Argentina Faces End of an Era After Lionel Scaloni’s Eye-Opening Comments Argentina’s manager came close to making World Cup history.
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 World Cup Half Time Show Blasted as a 'Bad Trip,' Fans Petitioned Shakira to Write All Songs Going Forward FIFA's attempt to introduce a Super Bowl-style half-time show for the World Cup has faced criticism, with fans urging a return to traditional football culture and calling for Shakira's involvement.
The Guardian - US · Jul 20 The 2026 World Cup was full of spectacle, scandal and compromise This was a good rather than great World Cup on the field. In the background, things were a lot less edifying