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Ranking All 48 Teams at the End of the 2026 World Cup

One very memorable tournament, after one very forgettable final, saw 48 teams deliver performances from every extreme.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

The rise of the half-life wife: Why Brad Pitt, Noel Gallagher and Jude Law aren’t as cool as they think they are

COMMENT: The two actors and Oasis man Noel Gallagher have far younger partners and bask in it, thinking that it’s somehow avant-garde. But it’s not, says Charlotte Cripps. It’s just what older men have been doing since the dawn of time

The Independent UK · Jul 20

England’s winners and losers from World Cup 2026

England have, on paper, had a decent tournament, but not everyone will be going home happy

FourFourTwo · Jul 20

From Gary Lineker’s revenge to the bizarre tale of a missing cat: the best viral TV moments of the World Cup

A pranked England manager, a bored Beckham, a Viking takeover and an unwise Wayne Rooney wager: here are the TV treasures of the beautiful game’s biggest ever tournament

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Spanish football fans flood London’s streets after World Cup triumph

Videos circulating on social media showed revellers dancing on the roofs of cars in Piccadilly in the early hours of Monday.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Spain crowned world champions as France miss out and England claim bronze

Spain compressed Argentina to claim the first 48-team World Cup and conclude a 39-day extravaganza of 104 matches, 308 goals at 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

Despite presiding over just 12 wins from 31 Tests, outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has declared his three-year tenure a success before Les Kiss takes over.

AAP · Jul 20

Wayne Rooney Slams FIFA World Cup Halftime Show as 'Crap' After Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira Perform

Wayne Rooney criticised FIFA's first World Cup halftime show, calling it 'crap'. Despite his comments, FIFA praised the event for its entertainment and charitable contributions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Is Messi retiring after FIFA 2026 World Cup loss against Spain? Here's what he actually said

Is Lionel Messi Retiring After the World Cup: Lionel Messi's emotional World Cup final exit sparked retirement questions online. He scored eight goals and provided four assists throughout the tournament. Messi previously retired from international football and later reversed his decision. His Instagram posts hinted at a farewell after the…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

2026 World Cup Final Brawl: Key Players, Flashpoint and Reaction From Ugly Scenes

A fight between the players broke out at MetLife Stadium shortly after the final whistle.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20