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Soccer
July
July 2026
on the stageTrump puts himself front and centre in Spain’s World Cup lift – despite Rodri’s best efforts
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Brilliance of Spain overcomes an Argentine belligerence with nothing left to give
Spain come through endurance test because of the belief in their quality and a deep trust in each other.
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'I thought it was crap': World Cup final half-time takes 27 minutes as Madonna, Shakira and Coldplay perform
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Argentina v Spain, World Cup final
Argentina faced Spain in the biggest game in international football.
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A World Cup final that promises tears, raging fury and intense desire
Argentina have revelled in madness and Messi’s genius while Spain’s collective is now strengthened by the prodigious Lamine Yamal.
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England beat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place play-off
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England came out on top of an insane game in Miami.
World Cup Final
Emotion fuels sense of destiny for Argentina but Rodri's redemption is at heart of Spain story
Midfielder has reemerged as the best in the world during this tournament after overcoming adversity on and off pitch.
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This photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral again (and no, it's not AI)
Argentina’s legendary captain and Spain’s teenage sensation will face each other on the pitch for the first time in the World Cup final on Sunday.
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Lionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us
Argentina star has helped to change what we all believe to be true from formative World Cup experiences.
European FootballScorching weather and hot tempers, but Bohs stay cool to secure Conference League progression
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