The irony could hardly be greater. China, a country that has struggled for decades to become a football powerhouse, did not feature at the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup in North America. China has only played at the 2002 World Cup in its history. Yet as billions tuned in, they watched a tournament supported by…
When the final whistle sounded at the MetLife Stadium and Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina in extra time, the football world celebrated the end of another unforgettable chapter in the sport’s rich history. Records were broken, heroes were made, underdogs defied expectations, and billions of people across…
The straight-forward, honest and correct answer to the question raised above is: Yes. Spain won at the end of the day on Sunday, July 19, 1- 0 against Argentina, defending champions since Qatar 2022, and that was the climax of a tournament that lasted for 39 days during which 104 matches were played , by…
Spain’s World Cup triumph has propelled Lamine Yamal to top of the Ballon d’Or 2026 rankings. The Barcelona winger is now regarded as the leading contender for the prestigious individual award after playing a key role in Spain’s successful campaign. Yamal tops the list ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who is ranked second, while…
Sunday promises to be far more than a football match, as it is a clash between Europe’s most organised side and South America’s most ruthless champions. After 103 matches across three nations, countless unforgettable moments, and the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup, only two teams remain. On Sunday at the iconic New York-New Jersey Stadium,…
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team’s 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday. Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra-time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina to win 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium. The South American champions, featuring star player…
Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Argentina in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. After 90 minutes failed to separate the two footballing giants, Torres finally broke the deadlock a minute into the second period of extra time, finishing brilliantly…
Spain and Argentina remain locked at 0-0 at half-time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a tense and closely contested opening 45 minutes at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Neither side was able to break the deadlock despite enjoying spells of possession in a cagey first half, with both defences standing firm…
An emotional Spain coach Luis de la Fuente spoke of his pride in his players after they won the second World Cup in the country’s history. “I feel especially proud of this generation of footballers who have grown with this idea… giving us an example of a group, of a family,” he said. “They are…
Spain and Argentina faced off Sunday in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, marking just the second meeting between the two sides in the tournament’s history, and their first in 60 years. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0, earning their second World Cup title. Both teams are among just eight nations to have…
