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How Can Real Madrid Break Into World Cup-Winning Spain Team Again?

Los Blancos played a minimal part in Spain’s summer success.

Sports Illustrated

Nico Williams, Ferran Torres and Spain’s adaptable World Cup excellence

The two substitutes combined on the World Cup winning goal not by changing the game, but by offering it what it needed, when it was needed

The Guardian - US

A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win

Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’

The Guardian - UK

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Tuchel is clinging to an outdated English style – he must let players take risks

Head coach should stop relying on a physical approach that has rarely worked and embrace England’s gifted ball players

The Guardian - UK

'He Sacrificed Himself': Spain Boss Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Lamine Yamal's World Cup Role

Spain's Lamine Yamal, at 19, played a crucial role in their World Cup win over Argentina, demonstrating discipline and composure despite physical challenges from opponents.

International Business Times UK

How Luis de la Fuente’s tactical tweaks perfected Spain and created World Cup final masterclass

IN FOCUS : The Spain manager is now a world and European champion after his side produced a near flawless display to beat Argentina in the World Cup final, writes Chris Wilson in New York

The Independent UK

Spain’s legacy is clear and this is what England must learn from World Cup winners

Luis de la Fuente’s idea and a mentality in the biggest moment provided the foundations for Spain’s second men’s world title in a clear message to the rest of the world

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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

The Independent UK

Spain hero Ferran Torres reacts after World Cup final winner: ‘Destiny was written’

Torres fired home the only goal of the game in extra time as Spain won the World Cup for a second time

The Independent UK

At the World Cup of superstars, a team take home the trophy

The European champions conceded just one goal in the tournament and Spain’s success is a victory for a system

The Guardian - UK

Patience beats overreliance on Messi: how the final was won and lost

Argentina tried to kill the spectacle and make it a physical battle but Spain refused to take the bait

The Guardian - UK

Spain face Argentina in battle for World Cup supremacy

Defending champions Argentina take on reigning European champions Spain on Sunday afternoon in a World Cup final shimmering with subplots and story lines.

Radio France Internationale

Spain’s coaching culture leads the way, thanks to visionary Johan Cruyff

Football great brought the 4-3-3 formation and a specific ideology to Barcelona that has defined the playing style of the national team

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup Final: How Spain Manager Luis de la Fuente Plans to Stop Lionel Messi

The Spanish manager gave a look into his tactical plans for the 2026 World Cup final.

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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

Spain vs. Argentina—World Cup Final: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Spain is searching for its second-ever title, while Argentina hunts back-to-back crowns.

The Guardian - UK

Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final

Spain’s coach said his players ‘we will pay close attention to him’ but would not man-mark Argentina’s Lionel Messi in Sunday’s World Cup final

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Weather Wreaks Havoc on Spain’s World Cup Final Preparations

Thunderstorms and flash floods in New York-New Jersey area disrupted La Roja’s training session.

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The Guardian - UK

Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain

The World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team against a side riding an emotional urge to fulfil Messi’s destiny

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 Guardian - UK

Spain’s Mikel Merino: ‘The focus is on being a good human first, then a good footballer’

The Arsenal midfielder talks about how Luis de la Fuente has created a team built on respect and how they plan to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

Sports Illustrated

Lamine Yamal Injury: Spain Boss Provides Update for 2026 World Cup Final

Yamal took a “hard knock” during Spain’s semifinal victory over France, Luis de la Fuente revealed.

The Guardian - UK

God’s will? Destiny? Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, that photo and the World Cup final

The boy in the baby bath has unbelievably become the successor to Messi at Barcelona and now, maybe, on the world stage too

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

FourFourTwo

Lamine Yamal misses training before Spain vs Argentina World Cup final

Spain teenager Yamal was one of two players who missed training in New Jersey

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