Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Spain’s Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi’s evening ends in tears.
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Sixteen titles in five years – why Spain are a dominant force
We look at what’s behind Spain’s dominance after they become the first nation to be men’s and women’s World Cup champions at the same time.
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Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won’t find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.
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Dominant Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup after extra time
Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain dominate Argentina 1-0, to win their second FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain’s Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
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Best England team for a long time? That’s a fact, says Rice
Midfielder Declan Rice says “this is the best England group for a very long time” after they secure a third-placed finish at the World Cup.
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England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win third-place play-off
Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966.
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England’s best World Cup for 60 years – but how should it be judged?
England have secured their best men’s World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being under-appreciated?
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Over to you, Messi – Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
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How did England players rate during the World Cup?
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions’ players fared in North America.
