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Spain crowned world champions as France miss out and England claim bronze

Spain compressed Argentina to claim the first 48-team World Cup and conclude a 39-day extravaganza of 104 matches, 308 goals at 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Radio France Internationale

How Spain conquered the world by making football beautiful again

Spain's World Cup triumph over Argentina was more than the culmination of an unbeaten campaign—it was the validation of a footballing philosophy built on possession, collective brilliance and unwavering belief, reaffirming their status as the game's new standard-bearers.

The Economic Times

Spain sweep World Cup 2026 awards with Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi

Rodri won the Golden Ball and Pau Cubarsi was crowned young player of the tournament after La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in a tense final

The Independent UK

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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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FIFA World Cup 2026 all records so far: Top scorers, goals, assists, clean sheets and historic milestones

FIFA World Cup 2026 records so far: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen numerous records shattered across its expanded format. Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer and assist provider in men's World Cup history. Spain's Unai Simon set a new record for consecutive clean sheet minutes in goal.…

The Economic Times

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

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi

France striker Kylian Mbappe acknowledged his team's subpar performance led to their World Cup semifinal loss. Mbappe and Lionel Messi are currently tied with eight goals each in the tournament. Mbappe holds the tiebreaker advantage with more assists in the ongoing Golden Boot race. France will now compete in the…

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Spain blanks favoured France to advance to World Cup final

Spain is headed back to ⁠the World ⁠Cup final for the second time after denying France a third straight appearance following a 2-0 victory in a semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Spain 2-0 France: World Cup favourites eliminated as European champions progress

Oyarzabal and Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas.

The National (Scotland)

France 0-2 Spain: European champions book World Cup final place against England or Argentina

England could get a chance to exact revenge against potential World Cup final opponents

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Spain deliver masterclass to knock out favourites France and reach final

European champions Spain produced a technical and tactical masterclass to defeat World Cup favourites France at the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, scoring a goal in each half as they tamed Les Bleus' attacking armada to book a place in the final, where they will face either England or Argentina.

France 24

How to watch France vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, spoiler-free

Here's how to watch France vs Spain for free online and from anywhere in a heavyweight semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2026.

TechRadar

How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical future

Much more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in Dallas

The Independent 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

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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

TechRadar

How to watch Spain vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final as La Roja face Red Devils, team news

Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku start for Belgium against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.

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

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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…

Radio France Internationale

Merino's late strike takes Spain past Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals

Mikel Merino scored in second half stoppage time at the Dallas Stadium on Monday to send Spain past Portugal into the last eight at the 2026 World Cup and end the World Cup career of Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bangkok Post

Last-gasp Merino strike gives Spain 1-0 win over Portugal in World Cup last 16

ARLINGTON, Texas: Spain ⁠substitute Mikel ⁠Merino broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn his side a 1-0 win on Monday and take theme into the quarter-finals, bringing the curtain ‌down on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

The Independent UK

Portugal vs Spain player ratings: How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform on his World Cup swansong?

Portugal 0-1 Spain: Ronaldo was visibly emotional after Mikel Merino’s late winner knocked the Selecao out of the World Cup

France 24

Portugal vs Spain: Merino scores in injury time to send La Roja to quarter-finals

Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain edged Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday, extending La Roja's run without conceding a goal and putting an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.

TechRadar

How to watch Portugal vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channel, World Cup highlights

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal both start, while Joao Felix replaces Rafael Leao on the left wing for Portugal against Spain. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash for free online and from anywhere.

Evening Standard

Spain XI vs Portugal: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Nico Williams pushing to return in massive last-16 clash between neighbours

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