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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win second title and win prizes; Messi cries

Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute goal gave Spain its second world title on Sunday in a tense but one-sided win over Argentina. The shot was Spain’s 12th on target, all while defending champion Argentina had produced zero. Yet despite the frequency with which Spain peppered the Argentine defense with shots, their brilliant goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez repelled every Spanish attempt and set a …

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Experience versus youth: the World Cup final with AfroPari

The history of the World Cup is not written only by great surprises and spectacular goals. Its main chapter is the final, a match that decides not only the fate of the trophy but also the place of a team in world football. On July 19, Argentina and Spain will face each other in such a final. The current champions …

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Saskatchewan Roughriders captain Jayden Dalke died in a car crash

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in mourning after team captain and quarterback Jayden Dalke died in a car crash Saturday night. In a statement, the Roughriders called Dalke a “tireless fighter” on the field. “Jayden’s determination, resilience and work ethic inspired his teammates, who cared deeply about him …

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Mbappé enters World Cup history

France captain Kylian Mbappe wrote another chapter in football history after becoming the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in consecutive tournaments. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker became the top scorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 goals in eight matches, beating Argentina captain Lionel Messi to the prestigious award. Having also won the …

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“God gives things to those who deserve them most”: Ferran Torres leads Spain beyond Argentina to World Cup glory

Ferran Torres completed a remarkable redemption story by scoring the winning goal as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup final, ending the South American champions’ reign and giving Spain its second world title. In a final billed as a clash between possession-based Spanish football and Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Spain stayed true to its philosophy from the opening …

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Yamal consoles a heartbroken Messi after Spain’s 2026 World Cup triumph

Spanish teenager Lamine Yamal showed remarkable sportsmanship following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, consoling Argentina captain Lionel Messi after Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time win in New Jersey. Moments after the final whistle, cameras captured the 19-year-old Barcelona winger embracing a dejected Messi in a touching scene that quickly went viral on social media, earning widespread praise from soccer fans …

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FIFA makes changes to 2026 World Cup halftime show

FIFA has shortened the half-time break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to 17 minutes, easing concerns that introducing a Super Bowl-style entertainment spectacle could disrupt the flow of the title-deciding match between Spain and Argentina. The decision means the interval will be just two minutes longer than the traditional 15-minute break, despite the inclusion of a live musical …

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