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Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo and Argentine's Lionel Messi

Before the trophies: What Messi and Ronaldo's childhoods teach us

Monday, July 27, 2026
Spain lifted their second World Cup title at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on Sunday, July 19 after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Courtesy

The World Cup that ended one era and introduced another

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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
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
Argentine star Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez, the goalkeeper.

Martinez or Simon? Goalkeepers ready to shape World Cup final

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Players of England pose for photos on the podium after winning the bronze final match between France and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami,

England beats France 6-4 to win World Cup bronze

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
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
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
The World Cup in 2026 has sent out a red flag to all large federations of Europe and South America. Shutterstock

FIFA World Cup 2026: The biggest upsets, disappointments

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Mbappe poses with his golden boot trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mbappe and Messi headline a star studded Golden Boot race as the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final stage. (Xinhua)

Golden Boot race goes down to the wire as Messi and Mbappé battle for World Cup scoring crown

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Players of Argentina celebrate during the semifinal match between Argentina and England. Argentina has reminded us over and over again to never write off the defending champions. (Xinhua)

Why Argentina always finds a way when the pressure is greatest

Thursday, July 16, 2026