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Stargazing: Inside the last days of Spain's quest for a second World Cup
There was something in the air as Spain prepared for the World Cup final. No, not the smoke of Canadian wildfires, but a certain inevitability.
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Stephen A. lauds Spain after outclassing Argentina to win World Cup
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Recapping the World Cup
Simultaneously amazing and awful, this World Cup was indeed unlike any other
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Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: Argentina get an A-
World Cup's best and most disappointing XIs, from Messi to Pulisic
The end of an era?
Messi struggled in the World Cup final: So what? He's still the GOAT
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Not even Messi's magic could will Argentina to back-to-back World Cups
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Spain's persistence pays off to win 2026 World Cup as Messi, Argentina exit quietly
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Burley absolutely disgusted by Argentina's performance
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Scenes in Spain as Ferran Torres scores extra-time opener in World Cup final
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Marcotti: Messi offered 'nothing' in World Cup final
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Madrid erupts at full time as Spain crowned World Cup champions
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Burley hails Spain's game-changing subs as key to World Cup win
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Argentina fans in tears after World Cup final defeat to Spain
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The 'ESPN FC' crew debates Rodri vs. Messi for World Cup's best player
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Burley: England had 30 bad minutes, Argentina had 100
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Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Barça could look at move for either Vlahovic or Núñez
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Onuoha: Morgan Rogers joining Chelsea is Alonso's statement of intent
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How they stack up
NWSL Power Rankings: Star-studded Gotham beat Spirit, jump to No. 1
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Focus on FIFA
Burley: We shouldn't forget immoral decisions made by FIFA
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Infantino's epic World Cup tour: FIFA president clocked up over 65,000 miles
Taking a closer look
Laurens calls for lengthy ban for Paredes' full-time behavior
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Steve McManaman calls out Argentina's 'cheating' after World Cup loss
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Top Headlines
- Sources: Messi on hiatus for next 2 Miami games
- Source: Italy sound out Guardiola as next coach
- Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer diagnosis
- FIFA to investigate players' clash after WC final
- Messi thanks Argentina, pain from loss 'immense'
- Throngs of fans greet World Cup champs in Madrid
- Spain betting favorite to repeat at 2030 WCup
- Laimer signs new 3-year deal with Bayern Munich
- 🦆 Ranking the World Cup's best viral moments
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Messi didn't play well in World Cup final vs. Spain: So what? He's still the GOAT
It's unlikely Messi will play in a World Cup final again, and although he disappointed against Spain, it will be forgotten due to his dazzling career.
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Projecting the USMNT 2030 World Cup roster: 30 players to rep the U.S. in four years
The tears are barely dry from the USMNT's 2026 World Cup exit, but the page immediately turns to the 2030 World Cup. Here's who could represent the U.S. in four years.
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Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered for how all the superstars showed up and dominated, but we've also had a few young talents breaking though. Here are four of the best we'll remember going into the 2026-27 season.
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The Dream Factory: Inside the 'cruel' system behind Argentina's soccer empire
An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.
Legends chasing milestones
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
