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Ferran Torres leads 1-0 Spain past Lionel Messi’s Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup
In a match they completely dominated, Spain defeated Argentina to be crowned the 2026 World Cup champions. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, bringing the game—which they completely dominated—full circle. Although Argentina entered the match as the clear favorite to win, Spain managed to completely dominate the game. Controlling the midfield and backed by a solid defense, they shone brightly, being the only team to create scoring chances. After missing numerous opportunities and failing to...
Rodri Hernandez enters exclusive club with Zinedine Zidane and more legends after winning the 2026 World Cup with Spain
Amid widespread doubts about his physical condition, Rodri Hernández was named MVP of the 2026 World Cup, leading Spain to victory. Following this, he joined Zinedine Zidane and more legends on an exclusive list of players who have won four major trophies. After an inconsistent season, Rodri Hernandez arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup facing heavy criticism. Many supporters claimed he was not fully fit, calling instead for Martín Zubimendi to start in his place. However, he proved his doubter...
Ferran Torres repeats Mario Gotze feat with World Cup final winner against Lionel Messi’s Argentina
With his winning goal against Lionel Messi's Argentina, Spain's Ferran Torres repeated the World Cup feat only Mario Gotze was able to achieve. Ferran Torres emerged as Spain ‘s unexpected hero in the 2026 World Cup final, scoring the decisive extra-time goal against Argentina to secure La Roja its second star. With the clutch strike, the Spanish forward joined a highly exclusive club alongside Mario Gotze as the only substitutes to ever crush Lionel Messi’s championship dreams in a final . ...
Lionel Scaloni casts doubt over Argentina future after 2026 World Cup final defeat, leaves press conference in tears
Lionel Scaloni cast doubt over his future as Argentina's head coach following a heartbreaking 2026 World Cup final defeat against Spain, abruptly leaving the post-match press conference in tears. Lionel Scaloni has guided the Argentina national team to yet another major championship game, though this time the outcome lacked the fairytale ending of their previous runs. Following a heartbreaking 1-0 extra-time defeat against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, the Albiceleste head coach cast seri...
Lionel Scaloni reacts to Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain: ‘We have to be great in defeat too’
Argentina fell to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, and Lionel Scaloni addressed his team's defeat. Argentina ‘s bid for back-to-back titles came up short on Sunday, falling to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final . In the aftermath, Lionel Scaloni faced the media not with excuses, but with a message of gratitude toward the group that carried Argentina all the way to the final. The manager, who has now led Argentina to a World Cup title and a runner-up finish in consecutive editions, chose ...
Video: Emotional Lionel Messi breaks down in tears after receiving silver medal following 2026 World Cup final loss
Lionel Messi was visibly emotional following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, where he broke down in tears after receiving the silver medal. Lionel Messi could not hold back his emotions during the medal ceremony following Argentina’s loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Cameras captured the captain in tears as he collected his silver medal, a moment that quickly circulated as one of the defining images of the tournament’s closing night. The scene carried extra...
Fabian Ruiz reaches 50 Spain appearances with unbeaten record intact after 2026 World Cup final triumph
Spain dominated Argentina in impressive fashion, becoming the 2026 World Cup champion. While Ferran Torres was the hero of the game, Fabián Ruiz has reached 50 appearances for Spain with an unbeaten record. Despite being one of the best teams in the tournament, Spain entered the final as the underdogs, with Argentina arriving as the reigning champions. Nevertheless, they managed to dominate Lionel Scaloni’s team, limiting them while controlling the tempo of the game. In heroic fashion, Ferran ...
Luis de la Fuente explains why Spain couldn’t finish off Argentina earlier in World Cup final
Following a tight 1-0 victory, head coach Luis de la Fuente explained why Spain was unable to put the game away earlier against Argentina. Luis de la Fuente has guided Spain through a historic 2026 World Cup run to claim the nation’s second global title following a thrilling 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium. During his postgame remarks, the Spanish manager opened up about the tactical battle and why his team was unable to put the game away during regulation . Speak...
List of World Cup Golden Ball winners: Every tournament MVP in soccer history
The list of players who received the Golden Ball as the best player of the competition. While the main goal for every player at the World Cup is to lift the trophy, individual awards also carry great prestige because the tournament features the best players in the world. The Golden Ball is awarded to the best player of the tournament, with the winner voted by media representatives from a shortlist selected by FIFA’s Technical Study Group. The list of winners features a remarkable group of...
List of World Cup Golden Glove winners: Every best goalkeeper award by year
The list of Golden Glove winner is short, but the goalkeepers in it had great performances. Every player on a team is important for success at the highest level of competition, but goalkeepers didn’t get recognized with a positional award until 1994 with the prize that is now called the Golden Glove . In its origin the trophy was named the Lev Yashin Award that determined who was the best goalkeeper of the competition. The name logically referred to the Soviet former player who remains th...
Video: Ferran Torres scores in second extra time for Spain against Argentina in 2026 World Cup final
Ferran Torres scored the opening goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup against Argentina in extra time to give La Roja the avantage. Spain has finally broken the deadlock in a highly defensive 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Despite dominant spells of possession throughout regulation, La Roja found a way past a resilient Argentine defensive unit and a heavily active Emiliano Martinez with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in extra time . While dominating possession and c...
Neither Messi nor Mbappe: The 1958 World Cup goal record that remains unbroken
Amidst the glory and shattered expectations, one mythical scoring milestone remains stubbornly out of reach. The curtain has fallen on the 2026 World Cup , leaving behind a newly crowned champion, immortal performances, and a thrilling new chapter in the eternal clash between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe . Yet, amidst the glory and shattered expectations, one mythical scoring milestone remains stubbornly out of reach. Standing like an ancient fortress, this decades-old record continues to de...
Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi join Pele, Mbappe and only seven other players to win the World Cup before turning 20
Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup, allowing Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi to etch their names into the tournament's history books. Spain’s 1-0 triumph over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final didn’t just deliver the trophy, it also cemented Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi as members of one of the most exclusive clubs in the tournament’s history. Both teenagers lifted the trophy before turning 20 , joining a list that stretches back to the very first editions of the World Cup. Yamal , who tur...
List of World Cup Golden Boot winners: Every top scorer from 1930 to present
The Golden Boot is the award that goes to the top scorer of the competition, which began in 1930. While the main goal for every player competing in a World Cup is to lift the trophy , individual awards can also secure a place in history. While the Golden Ball is subjective because it recognizes the tournament’s best player, the Golden Boot is more objective, as it crowns the competition’s top scorer. Even if the greatest players have not always shined at the World Cup, the list of Golden ...
Every FIFA World Cup final in history: Results, scores and host countries
The full list of finals in World Cup history with the scores, the stadiums and the hosts. The last match of the 2026 World Cup has Spain and Argentina going for the trophy. However, this wouldn’t be the first time they would be champions, as they are part of the group of eight countries that have won the competition . Since its creation in 1930, the World Cup has continued to grow in popularity. The difficulty of winning the tournament has also left some of the greatest players in history...
List of World Cup winning coaches: Every manager to win the trophy by year
Only a select group of coaches have ever lifted the FIFA World Cup — see every manager who's won it, from Alberto Suppici in 1930 to Lionel Scaloni in 2022. Winning a FIFA World Cup doesn’t just cement a place in history for the players — it does the same for the manager standing on the touchline. Across nearly a century of the tournament, only a select group of coaches have managed to lift the sport’s biggest prize. The list begins in 1930 , when Uruguay’s Alberto Suppici guided the host...
All-time World Cup top scorers: List of players with the most goals in history
Over almost 100 years of history, the list of the World Cup all-time goalscorers has suffered several modifications, specially in recent editions. Since the first edition in 1930, the World Cup has featured hundreds of players lifting the iconic trophy , with only a select few etching their names among the all-time leading scorers. As history continues to be rewritten, the top of that list has shifted significantly in recent editions . Kylian Mbappe currently stands as the all-time leadin...
List of World Cup winners by year: Every champion since 1930
Only eight different national teams have won the FIFA World Cup in nearly a century since the tournament's inaugural edition. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and, every four years, it captures the attention of fans across every continent. That makes the FIFA World Cup the biggest sporting event on the planet. Nearly a century has passed since the first edition in 1930 , played entirely at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, where hosts Uruguay claimed the title by defeating Ar...
How old will Lionel Messi and Argentina’s 2026 World Cup players be in 2030, and could they return?
With today's 2026 World Cup final on deck, questions are already swirling over whether Lionel Messi and his supporting cast can defy the aging curve to return for the 2030 tournament. Lionel Messi has once again guided Argentina to a World Cup final, this time anchoring a deeply talented supporting cast during the 2026 tournament in North America. As fans and pundits immediately begin to wonder whether the legendary playmaker could realistically push for the 2030 World Cup , a look at the rost...
Why isn’t Nico Williams starting for Spain against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final?
Nico Williams has been left out from Spain's starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina. Nico Williams entered the 2026 World Cup as one of Spain ‘s most highly anticipated talents and one of the most dangerous wingers in the world. However, for today’s championship clash against Argentina at MetLife Stadium, the Athletic Bilbao standout will have to wait for his opportunity from the substitutes’ bench . Williams will miss out on the starting eleven due to a calculated...
Why isn’t Lautaro Martinez starting for Argentina against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final?
For the 2026 World CUp final against Spain, Lautaro Martinez has been left out from Argentina's starting lineup. Argentina takes the pitch today, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, chasing a historic back-to-back World Cup championship against Spain . However, as soon as the official lineups were released ahead of kickoff, Lautaro Martinez emerged as the most glaring omission from the starting eleven . Lautaro Martinez will begin the match against Spain on the ben...
Why isn’t Gavi starting for Spain against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final?
Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, where Gavi will begin the match on the bench. Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, and Luis de la Fuente is once again turning to the same approach that has carried his team through the whole tournament, leaving Gavi once again out of the starting team . De la Fuente has continued to lean on Fabian Ruiz and Rodri as his midfield pairing, a combination that has provided balance and control during Spain ‘s last two victories aga...
Why isn’t Leandro Paredes starting for Argentina against Spain in the 2026 World Cup?
With Leandro Paredes surprisingly beginning the 2026 World Cup final on the bench, Argentina enters its showdown with Spain carrying one of the biggest pre-match talking points of the tournament. With Leandro Paredes surprisingly beginning the 2026 World Cup final on the bench, Argentina enters its showdown with Spain carrying one of the biggest pre-match talking points of the tournament. Supporters immediately began wondering why one of Lionel Scaloni’s trusted midfielders was left out of the...
Are Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi playing? Spain vs Argentina confirmed lineups for the 2026 World Cup final
Before kickoff at MetLife Stadium, fans are eagerly waiting to see the projected lineups, where stars such as Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi could take center stage in a match that promises to shape soccer history. The 2026 World Cup final is finally here, with Spain and Argentina set to battle for soccer’s biggest prize after an unforgettable five-week tournament. Before kickoff at MetLife Stadium, fans are eagerly waiting to see the projected lineups , where stars such as Lamine Yamal and Lio...
Why isn’t Pedri starting for Spain against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final?
Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, and Pedri will begin the match on the bench. Spain are one win away from their second World Cup title as they face Argentina , and Luis de la Fuente is sticking with the same midfield blueprint that carried the team past France in the semifinals, meaning Pedri will once again begin the game on the bench. De la Fuente has settled on Fabian Ruiz alongside Rodri in a double pivot, a pairing that has given Spain more control and physical prese...
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