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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final before a crowd of 80,663 fans, securing their second FIFA World Cup title. Photo Courtesy

How football world reacted to Spain's World Cup triumph

Monday, July 20, 2026
Revelers enjoying music during the second edition of the Spinny & Friends Summer Festival at Gahanga. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

PHOTOS: Spinny and Friends show ends on a high as music, football unite fans

Monday, July 20, 2026
USA President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (right) pose for a group photo with Spain's national team players during the trophy presentation after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on Sunday, July 19.. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final before a crowd of 80,663 fans, securing their second FIFA World Cup title. Photo Courtesy

Spain defeat 10-man Argentina to end 16-year World Cup wait

Monday, July 20, 2026
Jubilant Spain supporters at Zaria Court erupted in celebration when Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time, sealing a dramatic 1-0 victory for Spain. All photos by Kellya Keza.

PICTORIAL: Thousands flock to Kigali fan zones as Spain clinch 2026 World Cup Title

Monday, July 20, 2026
Argentine star Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez, the goalkeeper.

Martinez or Simon? Goalkeepers ready to shape World Cup final

Sunday, July 19, 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel instructs Jude Bellingham during the semifinal against Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England take on France in the third place play off at the World Cup on Saturday. (Xinhua)

Why the France play-off could define Thomas Tuchel's tournament

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Didier Deschamps (C), head coach of France, attends a press conference ahead of the semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, on July 13, 2026. (Xinhua)

Deschamps prepares for final farewell in England clash

Saturday, July 18, 2026
In 2007, a baby named Lamine Yamal (right) and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi (left) at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. 19 years later, Yamal and Messi meet in the World Cup final. Photo credit: Joan Monfort.

Lamine Yamal: The baby Messi held 19 years ago is his World Cup final rival

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Revellers enjoy a previous Spinny and Friends show in Kigali. This year's edition returns to Gahanga Cricket Stadium with a two-day lineup of music, DJs and a FIFA World Cup final screening. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Nine events to catch across Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 17, 2026
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Courtesy

Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić appointed referee for FIFA World Cup final

Friday, July 17, 2026
The 2026 World Cup winners will be awarded World Cup rings.

World Cup 2026 winners to receive championship rings in a FIFA first

Friday, July 17, 2026
Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England.
Editorial

Aston Villa partnership can deliver far more than exposure

Friday, July 17, 2026