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2026 FIFA World Cup

Reaction: How Spain won 2026 World Cup; Messi exits quietly; wild halftime show

So that's it! The 2026 World Cup is over and Spain have been crowned champions. Here's how they won it, how Argentina lost it, and everything in between.

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In a tournament dominated by superstars, de la Fuente's team ethos won the World Cup for Spain

Messi played poorly in the World Cup final: So what? He's still the GOAT and will be remembered as such

Madrid erupts at full time as Spain crowned World Cup champions

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2026 FIFA World Cup

No one wanted to play, but England helped deliver a third-place match to treasure

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France 4-6 England: Saka scores hat trick, Three Lions survive comeback to take third in chaotic classic - as it happened

Mbappé breaks Messi's World Cup goals record

Tuchel responds to criticism and explains Saka omission vs. Argentina

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Saka: Our World Cup was an 'incredible achievement'

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Burley: Bellingham carried England in the World Cup

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McManaman: I don't know if Saka would have changed things for England

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McManaman: Tuchel's excuses after the game were 'ridiculous'

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Mbappé makes World Cup history as all-time top scorer

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ARGENTINA FALL SHORT IN FINAL

VAR review: Did Fernandez deserve red card as Argentina lose World Cup final?

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'Best ever' Messi in tears after WC final loss

Rugby

South Africa dominate Wales 43-0 in Durban

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'Do we have an issue?' De Villiers questions drug use in South Africa rugby

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BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

Belgian Grand Prix: Mercedes' dual sides, Ferrari's challenge and... the battery

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Russell and Hamilton agree collision was a racing incident

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Women's AFCON

Starts July 26

Can this young, mostly local, Banyana side succeed at WAFCON?

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Nigeria 'never get tired of winning' WAFCON says Spirit's Abiodun

Transfer Talk

Transfer rumors, news: Porro's World Cup for Spain catches Barça's eye

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JOSHUA BACK IN THE RING

Grief has inspired fighters before: Can Anthony Joshua thrive despite tragedy?

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