‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeat Argentina’s media celebrated the team while admitting Spain had been the better side in the World Cup final The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Marc Cucurella continued secret tradition before Spain’s World Cup victory IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 20
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump Fifa has come under heavy scrutiny during the 2026 World Cup, with the debacle surrounding Folarin Balogun just one aspect of Uefa’s discontent The Independent UK · Jul 20
Trump curse strikes again after president’s World Cup final favorite Argentina loses to Spain President’s intervention in sporting events is not always a welcome one at the games he attends or for the teams he backs The Independent UK · Jul 20
Spain’s ‘lucky coin’ as Marc Cucurella continues bizarre tradition of World Cup champion Cucurella complied with the request of 2010 winner Joan Capdevila, continuing a tradition surrounding Spain’s lucky coin The Independent UK · Jul 20
The 2026 World Cup highlighted huge problems in modern football - and who's at the heart of them Abysmal treatment of fans and teams, politicians forcing decisions and one of the worst finals in living memory, there was a lot not to like FourFourTwo · Jul 20
Prince Harry reveals where England went wrong with World Cup defeat Duke of Sussex appeared alongside Rio Ferdinand on James Corden’s Fox Sports show The Independent UK · Jul 20
FIFA seems hell-bent on destroying the World Cup brand (with the help of Shakira and Justin Bieber) Did the World Cup final really require a pop concert? Creative Bloq · Jul 20
'He Sacrificed Himself': Spain Boss Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Lamine Yamal's World Cup Role Spain's Lamine Yamal, at 19, played a crucial role in their World Cup win over Argentina, demonstrating discipline and composure despite physical challenges from opponents. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
When Is the 2030 FIFA World Cup? The Tournament Will Span Three Continents for the First Time The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be uniquely hosted across Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, marking the tournament's centenary with a historic three-continent celebration. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Vamos España? Why this World Cup victory for Spain feels so different from the others The success belongs to many more people around the world from Gaza to Latin America – even if the collegiate spirit of the team has yet to be mirrored in our public life, says journalist María Ramírez The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
The World Cup 2026 Is Over But The Memes Aren’t—Here Are 100 That Captured This Year’s Chaos The tournament delivered excitement and drama from start to finish, and fans made sure none of it went unnoticed. Bored Panda · Jul 20
International Business Times · Jul 20 The Largest World Cup In History Just Ended. It Is Set To Drive Historic Revenue For FIFA FIFA is set to make more than $9 billion in revenue this year, largely boosted by the largest World Cup in history.
The Economic Times · Jul 20 School Assembly News Headlines Today July 21: Top National, International, Sports, Business events that students should know School Assembly News Headlines Today July 21: Parliament faced disruptions as opposition demanded discussions on alleged paper leaks. Heavy rainfall hampered rescue efforts in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir. Spain secured both men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously. Rohit Sharma dismissed retirement speculation after his century at Lord's. P.V.…
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Morgan Rogers spotted arriving for Chelsea medical with blockbuster £117m transfer close England star set to seal huge move straight after return from World Cup as Arsenal miss out
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 Kash Patel Uses FBI Rebrand Video To Cheer up Trump Post Humiliating World Cup Boos Kash Patel's video aimed to uplift Trump after he was booed at the World Cup, but it highlighted the awkwardness of the situation, with security and politics overshadowing the event.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Romesh, Mr Tumble and Louis Theroux’s lever of doom: The BBC advert dividing the nation We thought the dodgy half-time show was the most divisive moment of the World Cup final... but then the BBC aired a starry new advert making the case for its cultural relevance
Latin Times · Jul 20 Venezuela's Earthquake Victims Remembered Throughout World Cup Final as Music, Sports and Beauty Queens Unite to Raise Funds The 2026 FIFA World Cup final was more than a championship match between Spain and Argentina. For millions of Venezuelans, it became an unprecedented international tribute to the victims of the devastating June 24 earthquakes, with artists, athletes and public figures using football's biggest stage to honor those lost and…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 ‘A unique collective experience’: Spain media hail team’s World Cup triumph Spain is basking in ‘a unique collective experience’, as the nation’s media celebrate the side’s World Cup triumph against Argentina
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 Ferran Torres Net Worth and Salary: What Spain's 2026 World Cup Final Goalscorer Earns at Barcelona Ferran Torres net worth, explained. See how much the striker is thought to earn each week, and why the totals online should be read as rough estimates.
MusicRadar · Jul 20 “This is like a bad trip": Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and others share their views on the first ever World Cup Halftime Show It featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay
The Conversation · Jul 20 Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact? The 2026 World Cup has been a real moneymaker for FIFA. Revenues from TV broadcasting rights, ticket sales and other commercial sources are projected to amount to nearly US$11 billion, making it the most financially successful event in the international soccer governing body’s history.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 The tough test facing Hearts in the Europa League if they fail to beat Sturm Graz Hearts will face either Benfica or St Gallen in the Europa League third qualifying round.