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FIFA ‘destroying football’ for the World Cup, says Spanish football chief
In a scathing interview, La Liga President Javier Tebas says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s time is ‘over’.
How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.
FIFA World Cup 2026 in numbers: Goals, clean sheets, yellow cards, and more
FIFA’s biggest global showpiece saw 1,039 players from 48 nations play across 16 venues and score 308 goals.
Argentina deny World Cup villains’ role after Samuel Jackson-led slants
Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson was among those who criticised Argentina at World Cup, with racism among allegations.
Lionel Messi thanks Argentina fans: ‘Wound will take time to heal’
Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the final by Spain in what has been rumoured to be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup game.
From: NewsFeed
Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat
Argentina’s players were welcomed home by fans lining the streets as the team travelled from the airport.
Published On 21 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
Spain’s World Cup heroes welcomed by millions in Madrid
More than half of Madrid’s population turned out to celebrate La Roja as the players returned to Spain
Published On 21 Jul 2026
Argentina, minus Messi, return home after World Cup final heartbreak
Thousands wait to greet the team, who return without captain Messi and a few other players after the World Cup.
World Cup champions Spain return to royal welcome, parade through Madrid
Tens of thousands of fans greet La Roja as they travel down Madrid’s historic avenues to Cibeles Square.
FIFA to probe Paredes-led player brawl after Spain’s World Cup final win
Argentina’s Paredes was seen shoving Spanish players, which led to an on-field melee, while Spain’s Yamal prayed calmly.
