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Empire State Building lights up yellow and red in celebration of Spain’s World Cup victory
The Empire State Building in New York was illuminated in yellow and red on Sunday night to mark Spain’s victory in the football World Cup final. The landmark’s tower lights are frequently changed to celebrate major sporting and cultural events, and this display recognised Spain’s win over Argentina in the tournament decider held in the…
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Wolves return to park two years after pack deaths
Two European grey wolves have moved into New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire, restoring the species to the site nearly two years after its previous pack died out. The new arrivals, a two-year-old female from Belgium and a one-year-old male from France, are settling into a purpose-built enclosure, with the park saying it had always…
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Dua Lipa is joined by her husband Callum Turner as Anya Taylor-Joy and Mick Jagger lead the British stars watching the match as Spain win the World Cup
Numerous British celebrities turned out to watch the World Cup final, in which Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time thanks to a Ferran Torres goal, denying Lionel Messi a tournament triumph. High-profile attendees and their partners were pictured enjoying the occasion, reflecting the global celebrity draw of football’s biggest match, alongside political figures also…
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Donald Trump ignores FIFA president’s call to leave the stage as he joins Spain’s World Cup final trophy lift in awkward moment
Donald Trump joined Spain’s players on stage for their World Cup trophy lift despite FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly asking him to step aside, creating an awkward scene during the celebrations. The moment added to a chaotic finale to the tournament, which was already overshadowed by other controversies on the night. Spain beat Argentina 1-0…
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Aussie tourist is kidnapped not once but twice in a single day while on dream holiday in Europe: ‘I’m terrified’
An Australian tourist says she was kidnapped twice in a single day while on holiday in Italy, describing the ordeal as terrifying. The case highlights ongoing safety concerns for solo travellers in Europe, though details of the alleged perpetrators, motive and eventual resolution remain unclear from the available report. The woman recounted being seized on…
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Ivanka Trump stuns in haltered gown as she attends World Cup final with Bettina, Tiffany and Lara
Ivanka Trump attended the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium wearing a haltered gown, alongside fellow members of the Trump family, including Bettina Anderson, Tiffany Trump and Lara Trump. Their appearance formed part of a high-profile family presence at the tournament’s showpiece match, with Donald Trump also attending and later joining…
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Spain are world champions – World Cup Daily
The Guardian’s Football Weekly podcast discusses Spain’s victory in the 2026 World Cup final, with Max Rushden joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Sid Lowe to reflect on the win. The panel argue that Spain’s triumph, their second World Cup title, was thoroughly deserved, contrasting it with a poor showing from Argentina,…
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Matt Damon, Tom Cruise and Shakira headline packed celebrity crowd at World Cup final
Tom Cruise opened the FIFA World Cup final with a speech while Shakira, Justin Bieber and Madonna performed the halftime show in Spain's 1-0 win.
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Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final after Fernández red card
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New Jersey to win the 2026 World Cup final, denying the defending champions the chance to retain their title. The closing stages turned contentious when Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off in the 90th minute for a late tackle on Pau Cubarsi, with four of his…