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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Pedri - Caught on Camera

Spain vs. Argentina Player Ratings: La Roja Claim World Cup Glory

Ferran Torres’s strike in extra time crowned Spain as the world champion for a second time.

Sports Illustrated

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 win World Cup after Ferran Torres breaks 10-man Argentina’s resistance

Spain have won their second men’s World Cup after Ferran Torres’s extra-time strike beat a battling Argentina side who had Enzo Fernández sent off

The Guardian - UK

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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.

Euronews

Spain v Argentina lineup: Scaloni makes three changes for World Cup final

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The Independent UK

The Clubs with the Most Players in the 2026 World Cup Final

Spain and Argentina are littered with players from Europe’s top clubs.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 Final Spain vs. Argentina Predictions and Picks

Spain vs. Argentina at MetLife Stadium: why Spain at +131 holds structural value over the defending champions in the 2026 World Cup Final.

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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

Evening Standard

France vs. Spain Player Ratings: Emphatic Statement Made in World Cup Semifinal

Les Bleus were shut out by the European champions, who cruised into the World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Spain: Confirmed Lineups for 2026 World Cup Semifinal

Didier Deschamps and Luis de la Fuente stuck to their guns with Tuesday’s selections.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 Semi Final France vs. Spain Predictions and Picks

France vs. Spain at AT&T Stadium: Mbappe's 8 goals lead our World Cup 2026 semi final France vs. Spain predictions, with France picked at +135.

Sports Lens

Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

The Spain captain on his team’s chances in the World Cup semi-final, analysing every game so far and how to get the best out of Lamine Yamal

The Guardian - UK

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

La Roja will need more from Lamine Yamal to reach another World Cup final

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 : Spain set for blockbuster semi final against France

Paris Saint Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who started ahead of Pedri, gave la Roja the lead in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a rebound off a Thibaud Courtois save. Belgium though brought it back level 11 minute later with a powerful De Ketelaere header, therefore ending Spain's remarkable run of…

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The Guardian - AU

Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France

Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’ after 2-1 win over Belgium

Sports Illustrated

Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Player Ratings vs. Belgium: More Merino Magic Sets Up Mouthwatering Semifinal

La Roja needed more late magic to extend its staggering unbeaten run to 36 games.

The Independent UK

Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France

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The Guardian - UK

Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury

Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium

The Independent UK

Spain v Belgium LIVE: Super-sub Merino strikes late winner again to seal World Cup quarter-final win

Mikel Merino, for the second game in a row, scored late on – after an error from goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who had replaced the injured Thibaut Courtois

Sports Illustrated

Lamine Yamal, Pedri Deliver Emphatic Verdict on Barcelona, Julian Alvarez Transfer Saga

Arguably the two best Barcelona players share similar thoughts on Julián Alvarez joining the club.

The Independent UK

Forget Lamine Yamal and Pedri – why impenetrable Spain are built on a rock-solid defence

Spain remain the only team yet to concede a goal and have shattered clean sheet records at this tournament – but can Belgium go where no team has gone before this summer in the all-European quarter-final clash?

Evening Standard

Spain XI vs Belgium: PEDRI OUT - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

European champions could get major fitness boost for huge quarter-final contest

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 statistics: What the numbers reveal about the quarter-finalists

Lionel Messi, Youri Tielemans and Pedri all stand out among the numbers at the 2026 World Cup so far

The Economic Times

Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup career ends as Spain reach quarters with 1-0 win

Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Portugal in the ninety-first minute. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal, breaking through a resilient Portuguese defense. This win propelled the Spanish team into the tournament's quarter-final stage. The defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. Spain now awaits…

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