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Where To Watch World Cup Superstars Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane And More Next

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be over, but soccer's biggest stars won't be off the pitch for long. Fans who spent the past six weeks following Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and other international standouts can continue watching them as Europe's top domestic leagues and Major…

Latin Times · Jul 22

World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts

The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football?

Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Ranking the 10 Favorites to Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or After Spain’s World Cup Glory

There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

One Thing We Learned About All 48 World Cup Teams

A brilliant 2026 World Cup is in the books, with Spain continuing its second dominant cycle of the 21st century.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

France skipper Mbappé denies Messi to win second Golden Boot award

Kylian Mbappé will return to France from the World Cup with his reputation as one of the best strikers of his generation enhanced, having become the first player to win the competition's Golden Boot award twice.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

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 · Jul 20

Is Messi retiring after FIFA 2026 World Cup loss against Spain? Here's what he actually said

Is Lionel Messi Retiring After the World Cup: Lionel Messi's emotional World Cup final exit sparked retirement questions online. He scored eight goals and provided four assists throughout the tournament. Messi previously retired from international football and later reversed his decision. His Instagram posts hinted at a farewell after the…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Mbappe Becomes First Male Player in History to Win Multiple World Cup Golden Boots

The French star striker took home the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after a whopping 10 goals this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

2026 World Cup Individual Award Winners: Full List

The best player, top scorer, best young player and leading goalkeeper were all crowned after Sunday’s World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19