'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.
Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage
Football appeared a sideshow for much of the last afternoon of a tournament nurtured to indulge the cult of the individualIt ended almost as Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump had …
In Madrid fans defy heat, early starts and the torpor of a slow game to cheer Spain to World Cup victory
With the temperature at 9pm close to 32C, Spanish fans filled bars, parks and arena’s to celebrate their team’s 1-0 win over ArgentinaPatience beats overreliance on Messi: how the…
Football Daily: Spain win the World Cup
Spain won 1-0 against Argentina after extra time in New Jersey.
Spain's commitment to possession game vindicated by World Cup glory
It was not the thrilling final of four years ago, or even the carefree goal-fest of the previous evening but Spain still deserve enormous credit for dethroning Argentina in one of…
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.
Messi retires from international football: 'I have nothing left to give'
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football aged 39.
Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale ends with pitiful Argentina as final villains | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
Game’s greatest player will not see his legacy sullied by defeat to Spain but his team’s display destroyed the gamePlaying on the grandest stage in sport for the last time, Lionel…
At the World Cup of superstars, a team take home the trophy | Sid Lowe
The European champions conceded just one goal in the tournament and their success is a victory for a systemRelease the pressure, let it out. All of it and all of them. Again and a…
World Cup final player ratings: Messi peters out as super-subs inspire Spain
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in one of the most one-sided World Cup finals in history. From Ferran Torres' heroics to Lionel Messi's last dance, here are the player ratings as Luis de…
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 and kept passingA worrying thought as a tepid first half drew to a close: wa…
Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet): 2026 World Cup final player ratings
Rodri looks back to his imperious best in Spain’s midfield while Enzo Fernández has day to forget for ArgentinaUnai Simón Was alert to clear danger after Cubarsí’s early mistake. …
‘It was crap’: Wayne Rooney’s candour helps BBC in World Cup final TV battle
BBC scored a late goal in head-to-head with ITV over the World Cup by being in the stadium for the final“I thought it was crap,” Wayne Rooney surmised on BBC after enduring the ha…
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino booed before World Cup presentation ceremony
US president watches Spain v Argentina matchMatch report: Spain beat Argentina in extra-timeDonald Trump and Gianni Infantino were booed as they took to the field for the presenta…
Spain win World Cup after Ferran Torres breaks 10-man Argentina’s resistance
It was the triumph of an idea, an identity. Of an unshakable and patient faith. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the one from the 2010 World Cup, all o…
Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for
It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacleLike hydration breaks and Donald Trump’s abi…
Spain claim World Cup victory over Argentina after Torres' extra-time winner
Spain won their second World Cup title after Ferran Torres' 106th-minute smashed finish earned La Roja a 1-0 win against defending champions Argentina in the 2026 final in New Yor…
Ferran Torres gives Spain extra-time lead against Argentina
Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Mbappe first to win World Cup Golden Boot twice
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.
Papers: Arsenal planning short-term swoop for Stones
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
The 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina – in pictures
After six weeks of football, the 104th and final game of the 2026 World Cup pits Spain against defending champions Argentina. We look at the best images of the action at the New Y…
Stars shine at the World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira entertain the crowd at half-time in the World Cup final, with a special appearance from Ronaldo and Ronaldinho at the New York New Jersey …
Arsenal line up Stones free transfer - Monday's gossip
Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal talks over Maxence Lacroix, plus more.
When are the majors? Key golf events and 2027 schedule
Take a look at the key dates for the 2027 golf season, featuring the majors and Ryder Cup.