NEW DELHI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 final had everything – drama, controversy and ugly scenes. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium, but the tension did not end with the final whistle. There were scuffles, heated arguments and even an apparent shove…
NEW DELHI: Spain’s celebrations after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 caught the attention of football fans around the world. Apart from the usual scenes of joy, hugs, cheers and trophy celebrations, one moment stood out at the New York New Jersey Stadium, officially known as MetLife Stadium. After beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time…
Spaniards appear to be particularly skilled at frustrating their opponents. Their PM, Pedro Sanchez, showed this on the geopolitical pitch, annoying Trump repeatedly over his refusal to let US use Spain’s airspace for the Iran war.Weeks later, Luis de la Fuente, head of their national team, expressed similar faith in his ‘camaraderie’ theory to frustrate…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi shared an emotional message after Argentina’s 0-1 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. While admitting that the loss was painful, the 39-year-old said he was proud of what Argentina had achieved during their title defence.Spain ended Argentina’s hopes…
President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Spain’s Lamine Yamal at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) United States President Donald Trump reportedly delivered the same congratulatory message to every Spain and Argentina player…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi endured a rare off day in Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain, with the legendary forward failing to create a single chance for a teammate for the first time in his World Cup career. The statistic underlined Spain’s disciplined defensive display as Luis de la…
Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final For years, Spanish football has been synonymous with control – of the ball, of space, of tempo. On Sunday night at New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain produced perhaps the ultimate expression of that philosophy, reducing defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi to mere passengers in the…
Fans gather during the World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo) Is there a more devoted fanbase in international football than Argentina’s? Sunday’s scenes after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain once again made that question difficult to answer.Rather than…
Spain return to Madrid (Image: @SEFutbol/X) Fresh off their FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph, Spain’s national football team has returned home to a hero’s welcome, with celebrations set to take over the streets of Madrid. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Monday that the World Cup-winning squad had landed in the Spanish capital,…
Spain’s Cucurella and Rodri (Image: X) Spain defender Marc Cucurella lavished praise on captain Rodri after the midfielder was awarded the Golden Ball for his outstanding performances during Spain’s triumphant FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.Rodri played a pivotal role in Spain’s march to their second World Cup title, dictating the tempo from midfield and serving…