Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions on Monday arrived back in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. Spain captain Rodri held the World Cup trophy aloft at the top of the stairs as he descended from the Iberia plane that flew the team home from the…
Spain midfielder Rodri was crowned the Player of the Tournament after inspiring his country to the 2026 FIFA World Cup title, capping a remarkable campaign with another prestigious individual honour. The Manchester City star received the Golden Ball following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, where Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal to hand…
England ended their FIFA World Cup campaign on a high with a pulsating 6-4 victory over France in the third-place playoff on Saturday, inspired by a sensational hat-trick from Bukayo Saka. In one of the tournament’s most entertaining matches, the Three Lions raced into a commanding four-goal lead before surviving a spirited French comeback to clinch the bronze medal….
Former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has identified Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as the two leading candidates for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The former Valencia and Barcelona star believes the outcome of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain could have a major influence on who eventually takes home football’s most…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has admitted his life has changed dramatically since his breakout performances at the FIFA World Cup, saying his newfound fame means he can’t do some things anymore. The 40-year-old became one of the tournament’s surprise stars after producing a string of outstanding performances, beginning with a clean sheet in Cape Verde’s shock goalless draw against…
Defending champions Argentina are through to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final following a late 2-1 comeback win over the Three Lions of England at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday evening. Argentina will now face European champions Spain in the final of this year’s World Cup at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Spain defeated France 2-0 at the…
