From around the league
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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Pickford on growth and the next generation after World Cup exit
Pickford finds meaning in inspiring the next generation after England's World Cup semi-final exit. At 32, his focus shifts from the loss to what the
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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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The man who never acted like a star: tributes to Kevin Keegan
Tributes to Kevin Keegan reveal why the double Ballon d'Or winner was beloved beyond his trophies. Peers remember his humility and warmth.
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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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Harry Kane Ballon d'Or case after 73-goal season
Harry Kane's 73 goals and eight assists across 65 appearances keep his Ballon d'Or case alive, but rivals have stronger trophy narratives.
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Belgium confirm Rudi Garcia exit at the end of his contract
Rudi Garcia will leave Belgium when his contract expires, ending an 18-month spell of 20 games, 12 wins and a World Cup quarter-final.
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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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England vs France belonged to Bukayo Saka and Kylian Mbappé
England vs France ended 6-4 in the third-place match as Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick and Kylian Mbappé posted a 9.9 rating.
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Kylian Mbappé wins the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals
Kylian Mbappé won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, became the first male player to win it twice, and reached 22 career goals.
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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.
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Kylian Mbappe's second Golden Boot caps a record-breaking World Cup
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, became the first man to win it twice and set a new all-time mark of 22.