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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to join Chilean football club Colo Colo

The 40-year-old Vozinha became one of the most talked-about players at the World Cup with a string of remarkable saves against top teams

Why Pep Guardiola said no to Italy despite craving international football?

Yet while the former Manchester City boss has rejected one of international football's biggest jobs, his long-held ambition of coaching a national team remains very much alive.

Jurgen Klopp named new Germany head coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup

Germany has hired Jurgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.

Argentina's conduct after WC final was 'unacceptable': De la Fuente

FIFA asked one of its disciplinary prosecutors Monday to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain's 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion.

Germany's wait ends as Klopp set to be presented as the head coach

The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jurgen Klopp as the next national coach.

Inter Miami sign Casemiro; MLS investigating club for possible tampering

The 34-year-old Casemiro - who appeared in all five of Brazil's matches at this year's World Cup, scoring one goal - is under contract with Inter Miami through the end of next year's sprint season.

England football icon Kevin Keegan, former Ballon d'Or winner, dies at 75

Keegan, one of just four Englishmen to win the Ballon d'Or, wasn't just a brilliant soccer player who dovetailed nimbleness and an eye for goal with a relentless hunger and work rate stemming

FIFA World Cup offered unique stage for US hospitality, says Brand USA

The football World Cup was a 48-team event that played out over the US, Canada and Mexico, and brought football fans to these countries from across the world

Spain's World Cup champions receive heroes' welcome from two million fans

The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, after arriving in the Spanish capital

Argentina players under FIFA investigation after Spain World Cup clash

Spain captain Rodri also seemed to be hit in the stomach by Argentina defender Nahuel Molina as he ran past to join teammates celebrating the title win

Special Olympics Bharat felicitated for winning bronze medal at Gothia Cup

While Special Olympics Bharat failed to complete a trophy hat-trick, it still managed a podium finish in the Special Olympics category at Gothia Cup 2026

Mankind Pharma partners with Minerva Academy after Gothia Cup 2026 success

As part of the partnership, Mankind Pharma branding will appear on the jerseys of three Minerva Academy age-group teams throughout the year during competitions in India and overseas

From Euro glory to World Cup triumph: Luis de la Fuente's winning formula

Spain's greatest sides have always been associated with possession football. Under De la Fuente, possession became a means rather than the objective

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