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Ronaldo to Neymar: Players who have made their last World Cup appearance

The 2026 FIFA World Cup likely marked the final appearance for Messi, Modrić, De Bruyne, Salah and others, ending a golden era alongside Ronaldo, Neymar, Neuer and Ochoa

Who is Ferran Torres? The striker who fired Spain to second World Cup title

The Barcelona forward scored the only goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina in extra time, sealing a historic 1-0 victory and delivering Spain's second World Cup crown

From Rocafonda to the WC final: The extraordinary rise of Lamine Yamal

At 19, most footballers are still trying to establish themselves in a first team. Lamine Yamal could already be discussing what remains to achieve.

1930 to 2026: Full list of FIFA WC Golden Boot and Golden Ball winners

Argentina's Lionel Messi is the only player to have won the Golden Ball award twice after being named the tournament's best player in 2014 and 2022

Fifa World Cup's $871 mn jackpot: How football built its richest prize

Spain earned $51 million after beating Argentina in the 2026 final, but the record payout is only one part of a commercial machine that now towers over most global sports bodies

1930 to 2026: Check full list of FIFA World Cup winners and runners-up

Brazil still holds the record as the most successful team in tournament history with five titles to their name despite going trophyless for the last 24 years

Spain suffocate Messi's Argentina to reclaim World Cup after 16 years

Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernandez's dismissal as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time, ending Lionel Messi's pursuit of consecutive World Cup titles

The World Cup's business divide: FIFA cashes in, host cities pay the price

The first-ever 48-team World Cup has rewritten the commercial playbook. Expanded from 64 to 104 matches, the tournament has created more broadcast hours and sponsorship inventory

Spain vs Argentina HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC Final: Ferran scores as Spain beat ARG 1-0 in extra time

Ferran Torres strike in extra time hands Spain their 2nd World Cup title in New jersey.

FIFA World Cup final: Keralam declares holiday for schools, colleges

Kerala has declared a holiday for schools and colleges on July 20, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

How New York's rain forecast may affect Argentina vs Spain FIFA WC final

Rain has been a constant feature in New York over the last couple of days, raising concerns over the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain

FIFA WC half-time show: Full list of performers, timings, live streaming

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has been entrusted with curating the first-ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show in collaboration with Global Citizen

Messi retirement loading? Leo's emotional post before Argentina-Spain final

Messi shared a picture with the Argentina squad, thanking his teammates, coaching staff and everyone working behind the scenes for making the national team "a family"

Coaches who humbled football's biggest managerial names at the World Cup

The road to the final belongs to two understated coaches who built winning teams through trust, adaptability and collective belief rather than reputation.

FIFA introduces American-style C'ship rings for 2026 World Cup champions

For the first time in World Cup history, the victorious team will also receive bespoke championship rings, adding a distinctly American sporting tradition to the global game's biggest stage.

ESP vs ARG: Why WC final is win-win for Barca but nightmare for Real fans?

Very few clubs can say that the World Cup final is guaranteed to strengthen their own story regardless of the result. FC Barcelona is is the lucky one this time

World Cup: England claim bronze in 10-goal thriller as Mbappe makes history

Instead of a dead rubber, Miami witnessed arguably the most entertaining contest of the tournament.

World Cup: Lionel Messi needs 2 goals to beat Mbappe in golden boot race

Mbappe's two goals vs England took his overall World Cup tally to 22 goals, moving him past Messi's previous mark of 21 and making him the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer.

France vs England HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 3rd place match: ENG beat FRA in 10-goal thriller to win bronze

An end-to-end tie saw a thrilling end to proceedings as England put 6 past France to get the 3rd place on the night.

Ex-Spain player Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into US for WC final

In 2010, Capdevila helped Spain win its only men's World Cup title, starting in the final against the Netherlands, and he was a member of the team that won the 2008 European Championship.