Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland have been named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team, with both rewarded for standout performances during unexpected runs by their teams. Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% after a string of impressive displays for World Cup debutants Cape Verde, taking the place in […]
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Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people. The players enjoyed drinks on their procession under a blazing sun, along the main arteries in the city center where […]
Thousands welcome home Argentina, without Messi, despite World Cup loss
Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain. It was not the homecoming Argentines had hoped for, four years after millions celebrated their team’s tournament victory in 2022, […]
Messi says Argentina’s defeat by Spain left immense pain
Lionel Messi said Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain had left “immense” pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and thanked supporters for uniting behind ?the national side. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal […]
Victoria Beckham brushes off World Cup trolls with classy response
Victoria Beckham has given a befitting reply to trolls who previously mocked her for her ‘iconic Posh’ look during England’s nail-biting World Cup quarter final. The fashion designer, 52, enjoyed watching the tournament with her former footballer husband, David Beckham, 51. Their daughter Harper, 15, and their two youngest sons, Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21, […]
Messi and Yamal embrace after final wins global admiration
A touching moment between Lionel Messi and Spain’s young star Lamine Yamal captured the hearts of football fans after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, as the two players embraced following Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina. The emotional exchange quickly went viral, with many supporters viewing it as a symbolic meeting between football’s […]
Dua Lipa surprises fan with unforgettable New York birthday celebration
Dua Lipa and her husband, Callum Turner, delighted a fan by joining an unexpected birthday celebration on a New York City street, creating a heartwarming moment that quickly attracted attention online. Instead of staying in the spotlight after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, the couple chose to share a simple and joyful experience that […]
England beat France to claim 3rd place at FIFA World Cup
England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semi-final exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina. Both coaches […]
FIFA reviews future of World Cup hydration breaks
FIFA will decide after the 2026 World Cup whether mandatory hydration breaks should remain part of the tournament, following mixed reactions from fans and questions about their impact on the game. FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, said the organisation would carefully analyse the rule before reaching a final decision. Read more : […]
Rodri sets sights on World Cup trophy
Spain reaching the World Cup final is still something of a novelty, given this is just the second time the country has gotten this far. Rodri sees it as the culmination of years building to this point. Winning the Nations League in 2023 and the European Championship in 2024 set the foundation for the success […]