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Argentina fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Times Square, Saturday, July 18, 2026 (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Best Moments of the 2026 World Cup

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A look at the most exciting moments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Grading the biggest nations at the 2026 World Cup as Spain shine and Brazil fail test

Spain overcame a first fixture stumble against Cape Verde to storm to World Cup success.

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The Worst-Dressed Stars At The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

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Future host locations for the men's FIFA World Cup after 2026

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Spain wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The crowd at today’s World Cup Final cheered wildly for Jennifer Hudson’s otherworldly rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.”

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Spain crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after extra-time win over Argentina

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When is the next World Cup? What to know about the 2030 men's soccer tournament

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FIFA's World Cup halftime show was a game changer. But was it good?

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, futbol took a cue from football and sandwiched a star-studded show between its two halves of play.

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Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show with Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber

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The World Cup halftime show has a long, long way to go

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Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho

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Post Malone and Tom Cruise Open the World Cup's Closing Ceremony

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Matt Damon, Tom Cruise and Shakira headline packed celebrity crowd at World Cup final

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Staten Island elementary school chorus performs at World Cup halftime show alongside Shakira & more

Shakira and Burna Boy followed with their official World Cup anthem "Dai Dai," heard before all 104 kickoffs during this tournament.

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Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before

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Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira Made FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show a True Spectacle

Mbappe, World Cup

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FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Yamal first-ever teenager; Messi sets new World Cup records; Mbappe makes history

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on July 19.

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Craziest World Cup game ever? England wins 10-goal thriller, Mbappe sets record

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France's Kylian Mbappé wins Golden Boot as World Cup's top goalscorer

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France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer

France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted twice ‌in Les Bleus' 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place game on Saturday.

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Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to win World Cup 2026 Golden Boot after dramatic race

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Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player

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Mbappe breaks World Cup goals record but England beat France to claim bronze: Live updates

His two goals also took him to 10 for the tournament and into the lead in the Golden Boot race.

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World Cup Golden Boot final standings: Where Mbappe and Messi rank

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Kylian Mbappe makes FIFA World Cup history with Golden Boot win

Spain, World Cup

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The Spain team brings the World Cup home

The 2026 World Cup champions host a victory parade through Madrid. The Spain team brings the World Cup home. Video, 00:00:39The Spain team brings the World Cup home Up Next. 'A date with history and we got there first' - Spain react to World Cup win.

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Way too early 2030 World Cup Power Rankings: Can Spain repeat as champion?

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Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid

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Spain’s World Cup champions arrive home

Spain's World Cup winning team returned home on Monday afternoon.

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Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win

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Dana White slams World Cup broadcast: ‘Worst production team in the history of sports’

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Spain wins the FIFA World Cup over Argentina

Two stories are dominating Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham set to become PM, and Spain winning the World Cup.

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World champions Spain return home to hero's welcome

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When is Spain’s World Cup trophy parade and what is the route?

Messi, World Cup

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Ranking the 10 greatest World Cup players in history: Messi rises but still not top

It's the competition that converts the great into the legendary.

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Is this Messi's last World Cup? What he's said about retirement

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Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?

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Michelob Ultra Tallies Lionel Messi's 20-Year World Cup Legacy

Argentina may have lost to Spain at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, but one of its players still stole the spotlight throughout the tournament: Lionel Messi.

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‘Pain is immense’ – Lionel Messi breaks silence on World Cup final defeat that ended in disgrace with emotional post

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Lionel Messi's petulant and shameful World Cup final moment pours shame on his legacy

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Has Lionel Messi retired? Latest on Argentina star after major hint before World Cup final heartbreak

On the bottom of his boots were the words 'El Ultimo Tango' which translates to 'The Last Tango', thus hinting at his final appearance.

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Lionel Messi drops retirement hint just hours before World Cup final with Argentina

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Fewest goals conceded in World Cup: Spain shutout makes history

Spain makes World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back

The Spanish Men's National Team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The country's women's team lifted its first World Cup trophy in 2023.

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Which countries have won the World Cup? Full champions list since 1930

Here's a complete list of every country that has won the World Cup in history. Will it be Argentina or Spain added to the list on Sunday?

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Despite some irritating flaws, 2026 World Cup a rousing success for FIFA, US and fans

Spain, Cape Verde, Erling Haaland and many magical moments helped spread World Cup fever, making the ambitious tournament expansion a success despite flaws.

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World Cup Golden Ball history as Lionel Messi hunts successive awards

The World Cup Golden Ball is given to the best player at each tournament.

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All 48 World Cup teams ranked by order of finish

The first 48-team World Cup mostly delivered. Here's how every team finished.

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History says to expect many goals in the World Cup final

Offense is the name of the game in World Cup finals past.

Has any team won back-to-back World Cup titles? Argentina can make history

Defending champions Argentina take on Spain in the World Cup Final at MetLife on Sunday, but just how rare is it for a team to retain the World Cup?

The most iconic kits in World Cup history and why we remember them

A World Cup shirt can be so much more than a piece of sporting equipment, and the emotions stirred up by one can echo on for years to come