After 104 matches, more than 300 goals and 39 days of enthralling action, the drew to a close on Sunday, 19 July, with Spain lifting their second title thanks to a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
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Spain’s men have underscored their status as the 21st century’s standout national team by adding two stars to their crest. The classes of and may differ somewhat, not least because football itself has changed, but there is an unmistakeable thread lin
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WC 2026Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Spain's success made the front pages as well as the back pages