Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph ended amid chaotic scenes after the final whistle, with…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) kisses the trophy after the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s World Cup final hero Ferran Torres admitted he was still struggling to believe what he had achieved after scoring the extra-time winner that sealed a historic 1-0 victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.The Barcelona…
Ferran Torres (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Spain substitute Ferran Torres etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. With the strike, Torres became only the second substitute to…
For years, Spanish football has been synonymous with control – of the ball, of space, of tempo. On Sunday night at New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain produced perhaps the ultimate expression of that philosophy, reducing defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi to mere passengers in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute winner…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts tho his shot attempt during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Kylian Mbappé made FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player ever to win the Golden Boot at two consecutive tournaments after…
pain celebrated a glorious achievement as they secured their second World Cup title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Argentina, courtesy of Ferran Torres’ significant second-half goal. This win highlighted Spain’s astonishing unbeaten run of 38 matches, surpassing Italy’s long-standing record.(Photo/ANI) They came to New Jersey as history-makers. They left as world champions.Spain beat Argentina…
Spain’s Rodri celebrates with the tournament’s best player award after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Rodri was named the adidas Golden Ball winner after leading Spain to the FIFA World Cup 2026 title, capping a dominant…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi‘s dream of signing off with back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles ended in heartbreak on Sunday as the Argentina captain was overcome with emotion following his side’s 0-1 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The viral images…
L-R: Spain’s Pau Cubarsi, Rodri and goalkeeper Unai Simon pose with their individual awards. (AP Photo) Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph was reflected in the tournament’s individual honours as Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi swept three of the biggest awards, while France captain Kylian Mbappe claimed the Golden Boot after another sensational…
Spain’s Ferran Torres celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo) While Spain’s dazzling teenage attackers and fluid passing football captured global imagination during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their second world title was…