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Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup

Argentines were ‌toothless ⁠in attack and did not have a shot on or off target for 115 minutes

Updated 20 Jul, 2026 04:44am

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75

Tempers flare at end of Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Tempers flare at end of Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Heartbreak in Buenos Aires as Argentina's World Cup dream ends

Heartbreak in Buenos Aires as Argentina's World Cup dream ends

Spain pocket record $51m as FIFA raises World Cup prize fund to $871m

Spain pocket record $51m as FIFA raises World Cup prize fund to $871m

Emotional Scaloni hints at uncertain future after Argentina's World Cup heartbreak

Emotional Scaloni hints at uncertain future after Argentina's World Cup heartbreak

It's tattoo time for Spain defender Cucurella, says coach De la Fuente

It's tattoo time for Spain defender Cucurella, says coach De la Fuente

Spain's World Cup triumph in pictures

Spain's World Cup triumph in pictures

American makeover leaves soccer facing a battle for its soul

American makeover leaves soccer facing a battle for its soul

Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for trophy ceremony

Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for trophy ceremony

Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists

Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists

Messi eyes another World Cup crown as Argentina face Spain in final

Messi eyes another World Cup crown as Argentina face Spain in final

Many Latin American fans back Spain over Argentina in World Cup final

Many Latin American fans back Spain over Argentina in World Cup final

France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer

France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer

Messi eyes crowning glory as Argentina chase back-to-back World Cup titles

Messi eyes crowning glory as Argentina chase back-to-back World Cup titles

Argentina captain heads back to the stadium where he nearly quit football with another title within reach

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Saka hat-trick fires England to thrilling World Cup third-place finish

Saka hat-trick fires England to thrilling World Cup third-place finish

England survive French comeback to win 6-4, securing their best World Cup finish since 1966

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Messi's Argentina, Spain set for blockbuster World Cup final showdown

Messi's Argentina, Spain set for blockbuster World Cup final showdown

Argentina's battle-hardened holders take on unbeaten Spain, seeking a second world title

Why Argentina are the World Cup's favourite villains

Why Argentina are the World Cup's favourite villains

The Albiceleste inspire both passionate devotion and determined opposition

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Tributes pour in for cricket's greatest all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers

Tributes pour in for cricket's greatest all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers

Former teammates, rivals and cricket boards honour the Barbadian great who transformed the game

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BCCI rejects reports of Rohit Sharma's ODI retirement

BCCI rejects reports of Rohit Sharma's ODI retirement

BCCI dismisses reports that Sunday's ODI at Lord's will be the veteran opener's final ODI

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'Great innings comes to an end' — cricket legend Sobers dies

'Great innings comes to an end' — cricket legend Sobers dies

Cricket's greatest-ever all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers passes away at 89

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Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final

Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final

De la Fuente faces former student Scaloni as Spain, Argentina clash for World Cup glory

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Messi inspires Argentina's late comeback to reach World Cup final

Messi inspires Argentina's late comeback to reach World Cup final

Reigning champions rally from behind to beat England 2-1 and book a title clash with Spain

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Giant Messi statue becomes centre of Argentina's World Cup celebrations

Giant Messi statue becomes centre of Argentina's World Cup celebrations

Supporters flock to 85-foot monument in Patagonia after comeback victory over England

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From the 'Hand of God' to Beckham: Witnesses relive England-Argentina rivalry

From the 'Hand of God' to Beckham: Witnesses relive England-Argentina rivalry

Fans recall defining World Cup moments that turned a football fixture into one of sport's fiercest rivalries

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