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Spain Wins 2026 World Cup Amid FIFA Investigation Into Post-Match Brawls

  • Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey
  • Post-match brawls involving players and coaches led FIFA to open an investigation
  • Spain's triumph celebrated with Madrid parade and royal palace reception in 35C heat

Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey, but the triumph was overshadowed by violent confrontations that erupted after the final whistle. The on-pitch clashes, which involve

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Ferran Torres sports ‘Make Spain Great Again’ hat similar to Trump’s slogan at World Cup homecoming parade

  • Ferran Torres wore a "Make Spain Great Again" hat at victory parade
  • He scored Spain's winning goal in extra time against Argentina
  • Hat echoed Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan

Spain forward Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal in extra time to beat Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, wore a "Make Spain Great Again" hat during his team's victory parade. The cap echoed US President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan, and Torres…

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FIFA launches investigation into brawl after Spain defeated Argentina in World Cup Final

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  • Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal
  • Multiple brawls broke out on the pitch after the final whistle, including an incident involving Argentina's Leandro Paredes and Spain's Eric García
  • FIFA has opened an investigation into the post-match altercations

FIFA has launched an investigation after brawls broke out on the pitch when the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ended in New Jersey. The clashes involved players and reportedly coaches, marring the conclusion of a hard-fought final and prompting scrutiny of player conduct at the…

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3 Pop Stars Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1980s

  • George Michael left Wham! for solo success with 1987's Faith
  • Lionel Richie quit the Commodores, broke through with Can't Slow Down
  • Bobby Brown left New Edition, debuted solo with King of Stage in 1986

American Songwriter has published a retrospective piece looking at three pop and R&B performers who left successful groups to launch acclaimed solo careers during the 1980s. The article traces how George Michael, Lionel Richie and Bobby Brown each stepped away from established acts at the height of their…

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Gallery: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph in Madrid

  • Spain's World Cup winners paraded through Madrid before huge crowds.
  • Squad met King Felipe VI before parade to Cibeles Fountain.
  • Fifa investigating post-final scuffles involving Argentina players.

Spain's national football team returned to Madrid to celebrate winning the 2026 World Cup, with thousands of fans lining the streets for an open-top bus parade in 35C heat. The team, managed by Luis de la Fuente, first visited King Felipe VI and the royal family at Zarzuela…

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Argentina players face bans as Fifa opens investigation into World Cup final brawls

  • Fifa investigates Argentina players over post-final brawl with Spain
  • Paredes sent off; Molina accused of striking Spain's Rodri
  • Separate probe into Falklands banner shown after England semi-final

Fifa has launched a disciplinary investigation into violent scenes that erupted after Spain's World Cup final win over Argentina, with several Argentina players now facing possible bans. The incident marred the tournament's showpiece final, as players clashed on the pitch following the final whistle, prompting Fifa's Disciplinary Committee…

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Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone – Tuesday’s gossip

  • Man Utd and Arsenal both chasing Roma's Manu Kone
  • Arsenal revive interest in Athletic's Nico Williams
  • West Ham reject second Roma bid for Summerville

Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly competing for Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, while Arsenal have also renewed their interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad. The report is BBC Sport's regular round-up of unconfirmed transfer gossip from various news outlets,…

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Spain edge Argentina to lift 2026 World Cup amid controversy

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup
  • Ferran Torres scored the winner; Messi's title defence ends
  • Cambridge study: fan travel caused 82% of tournament emissions

Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New Jersey-New York Stadium to claim their second world title in 16 years. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, ending Argentina's defence of the crown they won in 2022 and denying Lionel…

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Messi says ‘pain is immense’ after losing World Cup final

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  • Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain
  • Ferran Torres scored the winner in extra time
  • Messi suffers second World Cup final defeat, future uncertain

Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup 2026 final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time. The result crowned Spain world champions for a second time and ended Argentina's defence of the title they won…

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A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win

  • Spain beat their final opponents in extra time to win the World Cup
  • Rodri lifted the trophy 16 years after Spain's first triumph
  • Players received Louis Vuitton trunks, rings and net pieces as mementos

Spain marked their second World Cup triumph in 16 years with an emotional and lavish celebration after beating opponents in a dramatic final decided in extra time at the New Jersey New York Stadium. Rodri, who had followed Spain's 2010 win as a 14-year-old watching alone on a…

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