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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…
The 2026 World Cup final: Spain 1-0 Argentina – in pictures
After six weeks of football, the 104th and final game of the 2026 World Cup saw Spain defeat Argentina to win their second title Continue reading...
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. …
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 in it. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the one from the 2010 World Cup,…
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…
My hands were all over the place for ‘surreal’ Open-winning putt, says Ryan Fox
Fox sinks winning putt on 18th for first major title‘It’s going to be big back home in New Zealand’Ryan Fox has said he had no sensation in his hands as he hit the winning putt i…
Glory eludes hometown hero Tommy Fleetwood in his dream made reality
Southport local said the ovation he received on the 18th was ‘incredibly special’ after his title chances fizzle outTwo o’clock on a sunny Sunday afternoon, five hours or so to go…
Pantomime villain Bryson DeChambeau ends his Open with a whimper | Sean Ingle
R&A can quietly exhale as American’s challenge fizzles out in front of the occasional barb from Royal Birkdale crowdDeep into the final round of the Open, and Bryson DeChambea…
Russell’s Mercedes problems ‘100% on us’, says Toto Wolff after Belgium blow
Russell clipped by Hamilton on lap one after power loss British driver 50 points behind Antonelli in standingsToto Wolff, the Mercedes principal, has admitted the team let George …
Ryan Fox crowned Open champion as heavyweights wilt under pressure
Cameron Young falls short by a single shotRory McIlroy hints at DeChambeau joining Irish OpenWhat a way to enhance a family dynasty. Ryan Fox, son of a New Zealand rugby legend an…
England take India ODI series after Duckett’s ton and Bethell’s brilliant star turn
3rd ODI: England, 387-3, bt India, 360-7, by 27 runsRohit Sharma hits searing century but India fall shortAfter a cascade of wickets during the much-criticised Test here six weeks…
Scandal-proof: why Infantino's Fifa power can't be touched – video
The biggest job in world football is up for election - and there’s just one candidate: Gianni Infantino, who is on course to be re-elected as Fifa president by a landslide in Marc…
Kane says Tuchel will ‘learn a lot’ from England pressures after exit to Argentina
German created ‘best England group for togetherness’Captain underlines importance of Nations League gamesHarry Kane has backed Thomas Tuchel to learn from England’s World Cup semi…
World Cup final: Trump, half-time show and everything but the football – live
White House confirms Trump will attend World Cup finalShakira, Madonna and BTS headline first half-time showWorld Cup final liveblog: all the football | Mail TomKevin Hart is requ…
Feyi-Waboso gives England more bite but there is no ignoring elephant in the room
Returning world-beater has made real difference but Fin Smith laments continuing ill discipline after Argentina winThe most impressive analysis of England’s fluctuating July fortu…
Spain v Argentina: World Cup 2026 final – live
⚽ World Cup final kick-off: 3pm EST/8pm BST/5am AEST⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail usYou can also follow the build up on our news blog, which contains phot…
Jonas Vingegaard crashes out of Tour de France before Evenepoel wins stage 15
Dane was woken by doping control at 2am on day of stageRemco Evenepoel outsprints Pogacar to claim victoryJonas Vingegaard crashed out of the Tour de France on the approach to the…
Kimi Antonelli tightens F1 title grip with Belgian GP win after Russell crashes out
Russell out on opening lap after clash with HamiltonAntonelli has 50-point lead on Mercedes teammateKimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes with a cool, assured dri…
US boxer Hannah Rapp dies after being struck by car while cycling in Texas
Investigators arrest 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with death of Rapp who was 26US boxer Hannah Rapp, who in June fought for the World Boxing Council …
Football Daily | Give it up for Vozinha, Spence and the 2026 World Cup’s cult heroes
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Every World Cup produces cult heroes, icons who make it possible for us to sit back and start misty-eyed recollections by saying…
The Open 2026: fourth and final round at Royal Birkdale – live
️Updates from the final day’s play at Royal Birkdale️Official leaderboard | Mail Scott with your thoughtsSo is there a score out there if someone wants to make a charge? Of course…
Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix – live
️ Live Formula One updates from 2pm BST/3pm CEST️ Follow on TikTok | And you can also email Yara1 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:44.361 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:44.678 3 George Russ…
Are money and soft power draining World Cup football of its magic? | Richard Partington
Fifa’s orchestration of incompatible or frankly absurd corporate sponsorship suggests the balance may have tipped too farIt’s almost all over. No more hydration breaks, no more ob…
England 2026 World Cup squad: player-by-player ratings
After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournamentJordan Pickford Could he have done better with Enzo Fernández’s equalise…
Spain’s coaching culture leads the way, thanks to visionary Johan Cruyff | Philipp Lahm
Great brought an ideology to Barcelona that Guardiola and Emery refined, defining the playing style of the national teamTwo countries are generating powerful, cross-border momentu…
Tour de France 2026: stage 15 takes riders into Alps and Plateau de Solaison finish – live
Stage updates, starting from 1.10pm CET/12.10pm BST You can email Tanya | Stage-by-stage guide | Team guide1. Paul Seixas (FRA) Decathlon CMA CGM Team 51:23:472. Juan Ayuso (ESP) …
‘Afraid of nothing’: how Argentina’s players drew on childhood inspiration to reach the final
Lionel Scaloni says he has a squad full of fighters – wild and unruly – but on the pitch they play with a freedom reminiscent of eight- or nine-year oldsAfter scoring the goal tha…