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Has Lionel Messi retired? Latest on Argentina star after major hint before World Cup final heartbreak

Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after Argentina’s loss to Spain

Evening Standard

Six Takeaways From Spain’s Deserved, History-Shaking World Cup Title Win

La Roja dethroned La Albiceleste to win its second-ever World Cup title.

Sports Illustrated

Lamine Yamal Is Ready to Take Lionel Messi’s Throne After 2026 World Cup Triumph

The teenage sensation helped Spain deny Lionel Messi his second World Cup title—and kicked off a new era in the process.

Sports Illustrated

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Code theory: Les to give Wallabies Kiss of life

Les Kiss has detailed his Wallabies way and a theory that's underpinned almost 30 years of coaching as he takes the reins ahead of a home Rugby World Cup.

AAP

Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage

Football appeared a sideshow for much of the last afternoon of a tournament nurtured to indulge the cult of the individual

The Guardian - UK

World Cup final: Spain reveal valuable lesson which helped secure second star

Spain’s second World Cup win was eerily similar to their first in South Africa 16 years ago

Evening Standard

Mbappe Becomes First Male Player in History to Win Multiple World Cup Golden Boots

The French star striker took home the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after a whopping 10 goals this summer.

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In Madrid fans defy heat, early starts and the torpor of a slow game to cheer Spain to World Cup victory

With the temperature at 9pm close to 32C, Spanish fans filled bars, parks and arena’s to celebrate their team’s 1-0 win over Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Is Drake's Curse Real? Argentina Loses World Cup Final Against Spain After Artist Placed £1.1M Bet

Drake's £1.1 million bet on Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final reignites 'Drake Curse' chatter after Spain's victory. The rapper's wager through Stake adds to his betting history.

International Business Times UK

Enzo Fernandez reacts to World Cup final red card with gesture to Argentina fans

A moment of madness from the World Cup semi-final hero ultimately proved costly for Argentina

Evening Standard

10 Photos of Lionel Messi: Argentina's La Pulga's Efforts Fall Short, Spain Wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. The victory marked Spain's second title and ended Lionel Messi's hopes of a farewell triumph.

International Business Times UK

Spain sweep World Cup 2026 awards with Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi

Rodri won the Golden Ball and Pau Cubarsi was crowned young player of the tournament after La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in a tense final

The Independent UK

Spain and Muppets win the 2026 World Cup

The lead-up buzz was Trump, security and spectacle. But Sunday's event was something simpler — soccer and Muppets

Salon

'Very unfair': Was Lionel Messi robbed of World Cup Golden Boot by Kylian Mbappe?

Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer questioned credibility of France star’s latest strikes

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Trump steps all over World Cup winner’s moment as Infantino tries to usher him away from Spain trophy lift

International Business Times UK

World Cup Final Highlights: Missed Yellow Card Fuels Stadium Outrage As Spain Beat Argentina In Extra-Time Thriller

Spain secured their second men's World Cup title with a dramatic extra-time win over Argentina, completing a historic double for the Spanish federation after their women's team triumphed earlier.

The Independent UK

Cristian Romero snubs Trump handshake in World Cup final medal presentation

Argentina centre-back Romero was being presented with his runners-up medal after defeat to Spain but did not shake hands with President Trump

International Business Times UK

Who Is Ferran Torres? The Spanish Star Who Scored the Only Goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, securing Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina. The Barcelona forward's first tournament goal ended Spain's 16-year wait for the title.

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Sports Illustrated

The Inaugural World Cup Halftime Was Too Crowded To Be Effective—But I Still Kind of Liked It

Madonna, BTS and more co-headlined an inaugural World Cup halftime show that took a maximalist approach to spectacle.

Sports Illustrated

Three Takeaways From Argentina’s World Cup Whimper Against Spanish Giants

Argentina missed out on a second-consecutive World Cup victory.

Radio France Internationale

Torres' extra-time strike seals Spain's second World Cup as Argentina finish with 10 men

Substitute Ferran Torres struck 37 seconds into the second period of extra-time to edge Spain past a 10-man Argentina and give his side a second World Cup trophy.

International Business Times UK

Spain Win Their Second World Cup After Beating Argentina as New Generation Ends Messi's Dream

Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, as Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal. Lionel Messi's pursuit of a second title ended in New Jersey.

The Independent UK

Argentina’s World Cup final performance was a disgrace to Lionel Messi’s legacy

WORLD CUP FINAL : Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A team with the greatest footballer ever should not be this dull, this focused on delaying and disrupting, writes Richard Jolly from the New York Stadium

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World Cup Final RECAP - Spain vs Argentina free streams, build-up

All the ways for you to stream the World Cup final from anywhere in the world as Spain take on Argentina in New York.

The Independent UK

Spain secure World Cup glory to banish miserable Argentina and their anti-football

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): Ferran Torres finally buried the 10 men of Argentina in extra-time after a turgid display from Lionel Messi and his teammates in New York

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