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Marc Cucurella continued secret tradition before Spain’s World Cup victory

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The Independent UK

Spain’s ‘lucky coin’ as Marc Cucurella continues bizarre tradition of World Cup champion

Cucurella complied with the request of 2010 winner Joan Capdevila, continuing a tradition surrounding Spain’s lucky coin

The Independent UK

Why Marc Cucurella Was Not Sent Off in World Cup Final Despite Lionel Messi Plea

Argentina’s superstar did his utmost to try and even out the numbers in the World Cup final.

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Muppets, Donald Trump and Lego trophies: The top 10 weirdest moments from the World Cup final

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in added time in a game which was full of colourful and at times farcical incidents but notably low on football quality

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi branded a 'baby' after asking for Marc Cucurella to be sent off in World Cup final: 'Game's gone'

Argentina talisman was leaving nothing to chance as second world title slipped away

Evening Standard

Messi slammed for trying to get Spain’s Cucurella sent off in World Cup final

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The Independent UK

Luis de la Fuente responds to Marc Cucurella’s tattoo promise after Spain’s World Cup win: ‘I am not too ugly’

Cucurella had vowed to get his manager’s face inked on his body if Spain won the World Cup

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‘We had a date with destiny’: De la Fuente lauds Spain players after World Cup victory

Manager says team and and fans ‘deserve everything’ while Lionel Scaloni will ‘think about the future’ with Argentina

The Guardian - UK

World Cup final: Spain reveal valuable lesson which helped secure second star

Spain’s second World Cup win was eerily similar to their first in South Africa 16 years ago

Evening Standard

The 2026 World Cup XI

Soccer’s superstars came to the fore on the grandest stage.

Sports Illustrated

HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors

NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced

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Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet): 2026 World Cup final player ratings

Rodri looks back to his imperious best in Spain’s midfield while Enzo Fernández has a day to forget for Argentina

The Guardian - UK

World Cup final player ratings: 9/10 for architect of Spain triumph but Argentina villain gets 3/10

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A dominant performance was capped off by a Ferran Torres winner in extra time to secure a second World cup triumph for La Roja

The Independent UK

Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid

A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time.

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The Independent UK

Why was Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final?

Fernandez’s second yellow card offence was criticised by Alan Shearer and called ‘stupid’ after Argentina were left down to 10 men

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi called ‘a baby’ after attempting to get Marc Cucurella sent off in World Cup final

The Argentina captain appeared to protest to referee Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic after an interaction with the Spain defender in the final

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Narrowly Avoid Breaking 28-Year World Cup Final Streak—Or Did They?

Los Blancos will be present in the 2026 World Cup final.

The Economic Times

Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Lineup, key players to watch out and other details

Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final lineup: Defending champions Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Spain reached the final after defeating France in their semi-final match. Argentina secured their spot by overcoming England in a dramatic semi-final comeback. Lionel Messi remains Argentina's key…

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Sports Illustrated

The Nine Barcelona Academy Graduates Featuring in 2026 World Cup Final

Barcelona’s La Masia is arguably the biggest winner of the 2026 World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Predicted Lineup vs. Argentina: World Cup Final

Spain has reached its first World Cup final since winning the competition in 2010.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: The Independent’s best XI from historic event

Indy Sport’s writers voted on a collective XI after the biggest World Cup of all time in North America

Evening Standard

Spain XI vs Argentina: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup final

Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro fit to feature after missing training this week

Sports Illustrated

The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

The rampant favorite to reach the World Cup final was unceremoniously dismantled by the tournament’s new leading contenders.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid’s Biggest Problems Laid Bare at the 2026 World Cup

A wealth of Real Madrid representatives left plenty to be desired this summer.

The Guardian - UK

In this star-powered World Cup, Spain show the value of the collective and control

Luis de la Fuente’s final-bound team have been fuelled by togetherness and a commitment to each other that goes back a long way

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