Thousands of fans filled Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles after Spain beat Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final, roaring out Queen's 'We Are the Champions'. The celebrations broke out close to midnight and looked set to run until dawn, leaving little prospect of sleep in the capital. Passengers aboard an Iberia flight were treated to the same anthem.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni wept and left his press conference after the 1-0 loss to Spain, conceding the opponents were better while defending his players' effort and their conduct in defeat. The 48-year-old, whose contract expires in December, said he would honour it and then decide, casting doubt on reports of a verbal deal to stay through 2030.
After handing the trophy to captain Rodri, Donald Trump stayed on the podium while Spain celebrated their 1-0 win over Argentina, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino visibly trying to steer him away before he stepped off. Clips spread widely online. A similar scene played out at last year's Club World Cup final at the same New Jersey venue with Chelsea.
Manchester City's Rodri, 30, became only the eleventh men's player to hold the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or after leading Spain past Argentina. He took the Golden Ball ahead of Messi and Mbappe, having covered more ground and completed more passes than anyone at the tournament, less than two years after an ACL injury.
HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades strengthened their Ultimate Table Tennis playoff case on Sunday, beating UP Prometheans 10-5 behind Ankur Bhattacharjee and Ayhika Mukherjee, whose mixed doubles record stayed intact. Dempo Goa Challengers survived PBG Pune Jaguars 8-7, with 16-year-old Syndrela Das sealing the decider 11-8 to keep Goa the only unbeaten side in Season 7.
France captain Kylian Mbappe finished the 2026 World Cup as its leading scorer, netting 10 goals with four assists across eight matches. The 27-year-old edged Lionel Messi, who managed eight goals and was blanked in Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain. Having also topped the 2022 charts with eight goals, Mbappe becomes the first to claim consecutive Golden Boots.
Ferran Torres, a 26-year-old Barcelona forward, decided the World Cup final on Sunday with a 106th-minute strike in extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The goal, his first of an otherwise barren tournament, beat Argentina 1-0 and delivered Spain a second world title, closing a 16-year gap since their 2010 win in South Africa.
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, putting Spain 1-0 up against defending champions Argentina in the World Cup final. Having failed to score anywhere earlier in the tournament, Torres chose the biggest stage to end that drought, leaving Spain within reach of a second world title.
Spain captain Rodri now holds the record for the most completed passes in FIFA World Cup history. He overtook former Brazil captain Dunga, who had completed 1,306 passes across his World Cup career. The milestone underlines the midfielder's central role in Spain's possession-heavy system, which carried the European champions through to the 2026 final.
Spain dominated the opening half of the World Cup final, denying Argentina a single shot on goal before the interval — a rare occurrence in a final. The match stayed goalless at half-time, reflecting Spain's tactical grip. It became the ninth World Cup final to feature a scoreless first half, with Spain chasing a second title.
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez picked up an injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The setback forced questions over whether the Manchester United centre-back could continue in the title match, with his fiery early display having already stirred reaction among club supporters.
Images and clips of Donald Trump watching the Spain-Argentina World Cup final circulated widely on social media. The US President attended alongside First Lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and footage of his reactions during the goalless opening period drew heavy engagement and commentary across platforms.
The outpouring of grief following Garry Sobers' death, quickly followed by accounts of his kindness and generosity, reflects the standing the West Indies all-rounder held across cricket. Widely regarded as the finest to play the game, his legacy rests as much on character and influence as on the records he compiled.
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy ahead of the Spain-Argentina final. He walked onto the field alongside South Korean actor Hoyeon and football greats Andres Iniesta and Mario Kempes before presenting the trophy to a packed stadium, in a ceremony blending sport and entertainment figures.
Rohit Sharma answered his critics with a classy 138, but it was not enough as England clinched the ODI series in a run-laden contest at Lord's. Sam Curran choked India's chase by taking pace off the ball, after Duckett, Bethell, Root and Buttler powered the hosts to the highest List-A total recorded at the venue.
Spain left Alvaro Morata, Fermin Lopez, Martin Zubimendi and Alejandro Grimaldo out of the starting eleven against Argentina for tactical reasons. All four were expected to remain significant options from the bench, giving the coach flexibility to change the shape of the World Cup final as it developed.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni left Lautaro Martinez, Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Nicolas Otamendi out of his starting side for the World Cup final against Spain. The selection prioritised pace, pressing intensity and defensive balance, keeping four experienced players in reserve for the later stages of the match.
Lamine Yamal set a football milestone by becoming the first teenager to appear in both a European Championship final and a World Cup final. The winger was instrumental in Spain's run to the 2026 title match against Argentina, with his form a defining factor in the European champions' campaign.
Lamine Yamal has become the third-youngest footballer to feature in a FIFA World Cup final. The record still belongs to Pele, who was 17 years and 249 days old when he played for Brazil in the 1958 final, a benchmark that has stood for close to seven decades.
Britain's Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record at a Diamond League meet in London, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj's mark of 3 minutes 43.13 seconds, set in Rome in 1999. The 28-year-old from Edinburgh celebrated with a lap of honour at London Stadium after ending a 27-year-old record.