World Cup final watched by 15.8m people on BBC

Spain's victory in Sunday's World Cup final attracts a peak audience of 15.8 million on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

At the World Cup Final, FIFA Looks More American Than Ever - Bloomberg.com

At the World Cup Final, FIFA Looks More American Than Ever  Bloomberg.com

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‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeat

Clarín says team ‘gave it their all’ in losing effort La Nación: ‘They are the pride of the nation’ After Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, in what is likely to be Lionel Messi’s last World Cup, the nation’s media celebrated the team while admitting that the Europeans had been the better side. The cover of Clarín, the country’s best-selling newspaper, showed a photo of Messi crying under the headline: “They gave it their all: [there is] nothing to blame them for....

By Facundo Iglesia in Buenos Aires

Why Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Spain’s World Cup win

Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain over its support for Palestinians.

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Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations

A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in western Spain, local authorities and media said on Monday. “The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13,” the municipality said in a Facebook post. “What should have been a celebration of Spain’s team in the football World Cup turned into tragedy,” it said, adding that several others were...

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Spain's World Cup heroes set for royal welcome and Madrid parade

Spain's World Cup-winning team return to Spain on Monday, where they will be greeted by King Felipe VI before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid. La Roja beat Argentina in the final on Sunday to clinch their second World Cup title after an extra-time goal by Ferran Torres.

By FRANCE 24

BBC dominates ITV in World Cup final viewing figures battle

The BBC attracted a peak audience of 15.8m across its platforms and came away with another contender for TV moment of the year

By Jamie Braidwood

The CEOs, founders, and billionaires spotted at the World Cup final

The World Cup Final attracted a few CEOs and influential leaders. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The World Cup final drew CEOs, founders, and billionaires alongside world leaders. From the CEO of Adidas to MrBeast, business heavyweights packed the World Cup final. This year's World Cup has become FIFA's most commercialized and expensive yet. The 2026 World Cup final attracted more than football fans. Billionaires, CEOs, founders, and celebrities descended on New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sund...

Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Undergo Another Upgrade For ‘Maxed Out’ Security - Forbes

Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Undergo Another Upgrade For ‘Maxed Out’ Security  Forbes

Trump cries voter fraud ahead of the midterms, but several illegal votes were cast for him

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Date set for Barcelona winger to return to pre-season training after World Cup injury

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WATCH: Spain players form guard of honour for Messi after World Cup win

Spain secured the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after a hard-fought extra-time victory over Argentina. The Spanish team formed a guard of honour for Lionel Messi and his teammates. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal which handed La Roja their second World Cup. Messi's quest for a second World Cup title ended as Argentina's reign concluded. Spain's disciplined defence successfully contained the legendary Argentine captain throughout the match.

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FIFA to probe Argentina over players’ violent conduct after World Cup final

Brazil’s beloved payments system has drawn Donald Trump’s ire

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Spain’s Rodri overcomes adversity to help deliver World Cup triumph

"I'd love for the younger generations to see that a player who touches the heavens, then descends into hell, can come back. It's a lesson in overcoming adversity," Rodri said.

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin refused to attend World Cup final in protest

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France skipper Mbappé claims place in World Cup legend with second 'golden boot'

Kylian Mbappé will return to France from the World Cup with his reputation enhanced as one of the best strikers of his generation after becoming the first player to win the competition's 'golden boot' award twice.

By Paul Myers

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2.1 million people watched Yle's coverage of the World Cup final

The past five weeks of the football World Cup culminated in a final match on Sunday, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0.

Moo Deng's World Cup prediction streak unbroken - all wrong

Moo Deng's World Cup prediction streak remains perfectly wrong, three for three, after she picked Argentina to beat Spain in the final.

Spain Fans Party In Streets After Winning World Cup

Spain celebrated its second World Cup after a thrilling victory over Argentina on Sunday ... and thousands of miles away, the REAL fiesta was going down in the streets!! Countless Furia Roja supporters soaked in the 1-0 result and their first…

By TMZ Staff

Pakistani celebrities react to Spain's World Cup final win over Argentina

Actor Adnan Siddiqui trolls Argentina fans as Sajal Aly says 'our childhood ends here'

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Breaking Down The $655 Million World Cup Prize Money

Breaking Down The $655 Million World Cup Prize Money The 2026 FIFA World Cup is awarding $655 million in performance prize money, making it the richest tournament in the competition’s history. Every stage of the tournament came with a larger financial reward, giving teams another incentive to advance as far as possible. Performance prize money has increased nearly 50% since 2022, when FIFA awarded $440 million. This Markets in a Minute graphic, created by Visual Capitalist's Jul...

By Tyler Durden

Dangerous and Historic Wildfire Smoke Pollution Event Engulfs the U.S. and Canada

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By Yves Smith

VIDEO: 2026 World Cup had zero major security incidents in US — FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel confirms the 2026 World Cup in the US recorded zero major security incidents, crediting the Trump administration and extensive FBI Read More: https://punchng.com/video-2026-world-cup-had-zero-major-security-incidents-in-us-fbi/

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Ghalenoei rues Iran's troubled preparation for 2026 World Cup - Tehran Times

Ghalenoei rues Iran's troubled preparation for 2026 World Cup  Tehran Times

Iran says Spain World Cup win brought joy to critics of US, Israel

Iran on Monday congratulated Spain on its victory in the World Cup, saying that it had brought happiness to people around the world who opposed the United States and Israel. The post Iran says Spain World Cup win brought joy to critics of US, Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Trump and Infantino booed during Spain's World Cup celebrations

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in New Jersey, sealing the country's second world title and ending a tournament that produced record income for FIFA while leaving questions over the cost of the event and the role of politics in football. The match at New York New Jersey Stadium ended with celebrations for Spain, yet the trophy ceremony soon shifted attention elsewhere after US President Donald Trump remained on stage as the players celebrated.

Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get ‘maxed out’ upgrades

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