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Crowd boos, player snub and failed photobomb: Donald Trump’s big World Cup day outThe final game of the World Cup was Trump’s first, as he watched football’s biggest match alongside Fifa boss Gianni Infantino
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The impossible Lionel Messi question Argentina must answer at the end of a golden eraMessi seems sure to retire after falling short in the World Cup final – and, Richard Jolly writes, replacing the irreplaceable is just one of...
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Muppets, Donald Trump and Lego trophies: The top 10 weirdest moments from the World Cup finalSpain beat Argentina 1-0 in added time in a game which was full of colourful and at times farcical incidents but notably low on football quality
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Teen dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain after fountain collapsesThe accident occurred shortly after midnight in Ciudad Rodrigo, near the border with Portugal
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I watched back England’s miserable defeat by Argentina. Here’s the one thing we didn’t seeThe epicentre of England’s second-half anxiety was not actually Thomas Tuchel, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But his changes had a devastating impact...
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Spain players presented with unusual gifts after winning World CupSpain players will be gifted Lego sets and World Cup champion rings to commemorate their success
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Argentina’s president Javier Milei promises the country a bank holiday... despite losing the World Cup finalArgentina were finally beaten on Sunday following a tournament defined by controversial decisions and tackles
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World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable momentsWhat were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama?
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic abruptly quits punditry after World Cup finalIbrahimovic formed Fox’s punditry crew for the World Cup along with Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas
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Thousands of Spanish fans erupt in celebration after historic World Cup final victory over ArgentinaMadrid’s streets filled with fans who had travelled from across the world to watch Spain’s triumph
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Luis de la Fuente responds to Marc Cucurella’s tattoo promise after Spain’s World Cup win: ‘I am not too ugly’Cucurella had vowed to get his manager’s face inked on his body if Spain won the World Cup
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Spain hero Ferran Torres reacts after World Cup final winner: ‘Destiny was written’Torres fired home the only goal of the game in extra time as Spain won the World Cup for a second time
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Lionel Messi & Kylian Mbappe beaten to World Cup Goal of the Tournament award as iconic strike vs Argentina takes the prize - Goal.comLionel Messi & Kylian Mbappe beaten to World Cup Goal of the Tournament award as iconic strike vs Argentina takes the prize Goal.com
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FIFA Confirms Controversial $4.2 Billion Plan As UEFA Accuses Gianni Infantino of Trying To Sell the Game - Yahoo SportsFIFA Confirms Controversial $4.2 Billion Plan As UEFA Accuses Gianni Infantino of Trying To Sell the Game Yahoo Sports
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MLS win another battle! They beat Liga MX in the All-Star ChallengeMLS win another battle! They beat Liga MX in the All-Star Challenge This Tuesday marked the start of a new edition of the All-Star Game, a...
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Alex Ovechkin details his experience at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final - RMNBAlex Ovechkin details his experience at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final RMNB
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World Cup 2026 favourites: Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions - BBCWorld Cup 2026 favourites: Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions BBC
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MLS win another battle! They beat Liga MX in the All-Star ChallengeThis Tuesday marked the start of a new edition of the All-Star Game, a competition in which MLS and Liga MX face off in different skill...
