Spain
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Monday, 27 July 2026
Thursday, 23 July 2026
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World Cup 2026: The Definitive Review — Spain's Triumph & a Tournament for the Ages | World Cup Brief #16
The definitive review of the 2026 World Cup: Spain's double, a clean sweep of the awards (Rodri, Cubarsí, Unai Simón), the shocks, and the farewells to Messi and Ronaldo.
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Spain's World Cup final win delivered a huge BBC audience
World Cup final BBC audience hit 15.8 million, with a 64% share of TV viewing as Ferran Torres sealed Spain's win in extra time.
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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World Cup final Spain Argentina family drama in New York
Jamie Gonzalez-Bradley flew to New York for the World Cup final, but his four-year-old son Santiago wore Argentina and backed Lionel Messi.
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World Cup winners and losers: Haaland leads the individual race
Erling Haaland scored 7 goals in 5 World Cup appearances, with Messi on 8 and Mbappe on 10. Neymar’s farewell and Spain’s final win shaped the rest.
Monday, 20 July 2026
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Spain's teenagers claim World Cup with possession mastery
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup, led by 19-year-olds Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí as possession football dominated the final.
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Michael Olise's 31 assists redefine the Ballon d'Or race
Michael Olise led world soccer with 31 assists in 2025-26. Can individual creation finally beat trophy wins in the Ballon d'Or race? October 26 decides.
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Barcelona's eight players crowned Spain world champions
Barcelona's eight World Cup winners delivered Spain's second title with Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal and Pau Cubarsí's 96% passing accuracy.
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Rodri completed 811 passes as Spain swept World Cup 2026's top awards
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup 2026. Rodri won the Golden Ball after 811 passes, while Pau Cubarsí and Unai Simón claimed Young Player and
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Spain are champions! The final & a 10-goal bronze thriller | World Cup Brief #15
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup, Ferrán Torres the extra-time hero. England won a 10-goal bronze thriller with a Saka hat-trick; Mbappé took the Golden Boot. Full recap.
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Spain vs Argentina final: de la Fuente on possession and Messi
Luis de la Fuente said Spain's World Cup final win over Argentina came from sacrifice, possession and keeping Lionel Messi away.
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Pau Cubarsí's World Cup final sharpens his Ballon d'Or case
Pau Cubarsí starred in the World Cup final with 139 touches, 121 passes and eight recoveries, sharpening his Ballon d'Or case for Spain.
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Gary Neville saw Spain's World Cup win as a victory for possession
Spain vs Argentina World Cup final ended after extra time as Ferran Torres won it, and Gary Neville called it a victory for possession football.
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Spain edge Argentina in extra time as Rodri leads a final they did not control
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final as Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernández's red card.
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Toni Kroos's 'Football won' verdict after Spain's World Cup final win over Argentina
Toni Kroos's blunt 'Football won' reaction sums up Spain's extra-time World Cup final win over Argentina, a match defined by control and cards.
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Argentina World Cup final handshake snub overshadows Spain's win
Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez's Trump handshake snub dominated Spain's 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, while Lionel Scaloni hinted at uncertainty.
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Spain's World Cup final win over Argentina was built on Rodri's control
Spain controlled the World Cup final, beating Argentina 1-0 as Rodri made 106 passes and Messi was kept quiet in a one-sided contest.
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Donald Trump lingers on Spain's World Cup final podium after extra-time win
Donald Trump lingered on the World Cup final podium as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra-time, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
 South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
 Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
 Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
 Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
 Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
 Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Group K
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
 Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Group Stage
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
 Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
 Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
 Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
 Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |