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How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team
Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.
Spain win World Cup after Ferran Torres breaks 10-man Argentina’s resistance
<p>It was the triumph of an idea, an identity. Of an unshakable and patient faith. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the on
Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show
Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.
Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for
<p>It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle</p><p>Like
Spain's Torres scores only goal of World Cup final
Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Spain v Argentina: World Cup 2026 final goes to extra time – live
<p>⚽ World Cup final kick-off: 3pm EST/8pm BST/5am AEST<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/19/world-cup-final-trump-half
World Cup final: Trump, half-time show and everything but the football – live
<ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/16/donald-trump-attending-world-cup-final">White House confirms Trump will attend Wo
Stars shine at the World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira entertain the crowd at half-time in the World Cup final, with a special appearance from Ronaldo and Ronaldinh
Scandal-proof: why Infantino's Fifa power can't be touched – video
<p>The biggest job in world football is up for election - and there’s just one candidate: Gianni Infantino, who is on course to be re-elected as Fifa
Kane says Tuchel will ‘learn a lot’ from England pressures after exit to Argentina
<ul><li><p>German created ‘best England group for togetherness’</p></li><li><p>Captain underlines importance of Nations League games</p></li></ul><p>H
Trump presence means tight security for World Cup final
Supporters faced long queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final buildup, security stepped up with Trump attendance – live
<p><strong>⚽ </strong>World Cup final starts at 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 5am AEST<strong><br>⚽ </strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-inte
World Cup error will make Lammens stronger - Heaton
Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.
Football Daily | Give it up for Vozinha, Spence and the 2026 World Cup’s cult heroes
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England 2026 World Cup squad: player-by-player ratings
<p>After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournament</p><p><strong>Jordan Pickford</strong>
Spain’s coaching culture leads the way, thanks to visionary Johan Cruyff | Philipp Lahm
<p>Great brought an ideology to Barcelona that Guardiola and Emery refined, defining the playing style of the national team</p><p>Two countries are ge
'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
‘Afraid of nothing’: how Argentina’s players drew on childhood inspiration to reach the final
<p>Lionel Scaloni says he has a squad full of fighters – wild and unruly – but on the pitch they play with a freedom reminiscent of eight- or nine-yea
I've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritism
Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.
Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?
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