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Tearful Lionel Scaloni, uncertain of Argentina future, leaves World Cup with gratitude after final loss

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni wears his runners up medal during the trophy presentation REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

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Spain’s ball worship delivers World Cup glory and a nation’s shared embrace

Spain’s ball worship delivers World Cup glory and a nation’s shared embrace.

The six breakout stars of 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde’s Vozinha was one of the standout players at the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA president’s jet logged enough miles to circle the Equator – twice

FIFA President Gianni Infantino claps during the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York on July 17, 2026. (Photo by Kena BETANCUR / AFP)

If you bill it, they will come: FIFA wins battle for fans’ wallets in pricey World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Argentina fans gather in Kansas City - Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - July 10, 2026
Argentina fan holds a sign for a match ticket as they gather in Kansas City ahead of their quarter final match against Switzerland REUTERS/Lee Smith

Gianni Infantino’s enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters

An England's fan cheers during a viewing party for the World Cup third-place football match between France and England in Burbank, California, on July 18, 2026. (Photo by Blake Fagan / AFP)

England took first step towards elite nations with win over France: Thomas Tuchel

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel and England players wear their bronze medals as they pose for a picture on the podium during the ceremony after the match REUTERS/Marco Bello

Departing Didier Deschamps looks back on ‘wonderful’ World Cup despite disappointment

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026 France coach Didier Deschamp looks dejected after the match as France finish fourth place in the World Cup REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Hydration breaks did not impact World Cup results but future undecided, says FIFA’s Arsene Wenger

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - FIFA Technical Study Group Press Conference - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 18, 2026 FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger during the press conference REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Morocco and Spain to battle it out to host 2030 World Cup final

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - May 23, 2026 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo

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