Game’s greatest player will not see his legacy sullied by defeat to Spain but his team’s display destroyed the game Playing on the grandest stage in sport for the last time, Lionel Messi seemed almost certain to provide one last memorable moment in this World Cup final. Yet as the sun ducked behind the west stand of New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, it became clearer and clearer that Argentina had lost the magic they had carried through this tournament. And as Spain gradually wrested control, one was left to confront reality: Messi, and Argentina, had finally run out of time, having long since given in to their worst instincts in a 1-0 defeat . Continue reading...

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At the World Cup of superstars, a team take home the trophy | Sid Lowe

The European champions conceded just one goal in the tournament and their success is a victory for a system Release the pressure, let it out. All of it and all of them. Again and again they had come, again and again they had been halted. Many players had taken aim at Emi Martínez’s goal but somehow he was still standing and time was slipping away but Spain refused to do so, so they came some more. And then, suddenly, only this wasn’t really sudden, Pedro Porro’s deep cross found Nico Williams at the far post, he headed back, the ball dropped deep inside the Argentina penalty area, bounced on the turf and just kind of sat there: waiting, willing someone take this moment. Continue reading...

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Fans in Madrid go wild as Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup

Fans in Madrid erupted in celebration after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.

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A bird’s-eye view as Donald Trump arrives for the World Cup final

Donald Trump arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina aboard Marine One.

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Spain win World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0

La Roja have been crowned World Champions for the second time after a tense battle with Argentina in New Jersey.

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Kuwaiti army says it is responding to Iranian attacks

Kuwaiti army says it is responding to Iranian attacks The Kuwait army said that its air defences were responding to "hostile drone threats" from Iran, urging the public to "adhere to safety and security instructions issued by the relevant authorities".

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Fast moving southern France wildfire forces evacuations, burns homes in Var

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France forced dozens of residents to evacuate on Sunday as more than 600 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the fire near Draguignan burned 10 homes, damaged nine others and slightly injured one firefighter, authorities said.

July 31, 2026

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Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for

It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle Like hydration breaks and Donald Trump’s ability to get refereeing decisions overturned by simply phoning up the president of Fifa and complaining, the final half-time show is an innovation of the 2026 World Cup that comes with a degree of controversy attached. For one thing, its existence automatically means the World Cup final breaks the International Football Association’s 15-minute half-time mandate. For another, its obvious antecedent lies in the NFL’s Super Bowl, where the half-time entertainment has mushroomed over the decades from a few marching bands to one of the big pop events of the year. To its detractors, it smacks of America not so much embracing the World Cup as imposing itself upon it. Continue reading...

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The 2026 World Cup final: Spain 1-0 Argentina – in pictures

After six weeks of football, the 104th and final game of the 2026 World Cup saw Spain defeat Argentina to win their second title Continue reading...

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Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet): 2026 World Cup final player ratings

Rodri looks back to his imperious best in Spain’s midfield while Enzo Fernández has day to forget for Argentina Unai Simón Was alert to clear danger after Cubarsí’s early mistake. Otherwise could have brought his slippers. 7 Continue reading...

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