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2026 FIFA World Cup

How Spain won 2026 World Cup; Messi exits quietly; wild half-time show

So that's it! The 2026 World Cup is over and Spain have been crowned champions. Here's how they won it, how Argentina lost it, and everything in-between.

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In a tournament dominated by superstars, de la Fuente's team ethos won the World Cup for Spain

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Dani Olmo: Spain World Cup win 'a dream come true'

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Burley: We shouldn't forget immoral decisions made by FIFA

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Burley: England had 30 bad minutes, Argentina had 100

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The 'ESPN FC' crew debates Rodri vs. Messi for World Cup's best player

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Scenes in Spain as Ferran Torres scores extra-time opener in World Cup final

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    WINNERS AND LOSERS

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    World Cup's best and most disappointing XIs, from Messi to Pulisic

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    A SAD WORLD CUP FAREWELL FOR MESSI?

    Messi played poorly in the World Cup final: So what? He's still the GOAT and will be remembered as such

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    Marcotti: Messi offered 'nothing' in World Cup final

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    WORLD CUP FINAL REACTION

    Marcotti questions Enzo Fernández's temperament after red card

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    Laurens calls for lengthy ban for Paredes' full-time behaviour

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    FC TV REACTS TO THE WORLD CUP FINAL

    Burley absolutely disgusted by Argentina's World Cup final performance

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    Steve McManaman calls out Argentina's 'cheating' after World Cup loss

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    Real Madrid stars shine

    Real Madrid 'win' World Cup with more goals scored than any other club

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    BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

    Russell fumes at Mercedes in unheard team radio

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    Belgian Grand Prix: Mercedes' dual sides, Ferrari's challenge and ... the battery

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