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Socceroos goalkeeper Beach lands Ligue 1 contract after excellent World Cup

French publication L'Equipe reported at the weekend that French club Troyes have signed Beach on a mammoth five-year deal through to the end of 2030/31.

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India captain Shubman Gill expects side to work on fitness ahead of World Cup

Captain Shubman Gill said India failed to field their best combination in ⁠the one-day series against England because of frequent injuries to players, a concern the team must address ‌before next year's World Cup.

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'End of era': Argentina fans mourn after Lionel Messi's World Cup farewell

Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.

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Dates, venues and everything else you need to know about the 2030 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is over. Long live the 2030 World Cup! The countdown now begins for the next edition of the tournament, which will feature three co-hosts as well as three others for the opening matches on their soil. We break down all the details for you in this article.

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EXCLUSIVE: Keith Hackett looks at how the officials handled the World Cup's biggest games

With 104 matches across three countries, the 2026 World Cup was the most demanding tournament in history. Flashscore sat down with former Premier League official and refereeing authority Keith Hackett to get his observations and views on the officials and their decision-making during the final few games of the tournament.

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Spain's Cucurella ready for 'a good party' to celebrate World Cup title

Marc Cucurella hailed Spain's "incredible" defence after they won their second World Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 victory against Argentina.

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Rodri describes winning World Cup, Golden Ball as 'the perfect script'

Spain's midfield rock Rodri hopes younger generations can learn ⁠from his experience in overcoming adversity after he won the World Cup on Sunday to complete his collection of the ‌game's major prizes less than two years after rupturing his knee ligaments.

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Argentina's Scaloni admits Spain were 'better side' in World Cup final loss

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

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Rodri claims Golden Ball as Spain dominate individual awards, Mbappe takes Golden Boot

The Spanish trio of Pau Cubarsi, Rodri and Unai Simon picked up individual accolades to go alongside their World Cup final triumph as Kylian Mbappe claimed the Golden Boot for being the tournament's top goalscorer.

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De la Fuente calls team 'source of pride for Spain' following World Cup title

An emotional Spain coach Luis de la Fuente spoke of his pride in his players after they won the second World Cup in the country's history.

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OPINION: A sham of a final laid bare the existential threat Infantino poses to the World Cup

Featuring precious few chances and no goals until deep into extra time, the 2026 World Cup final was not exactly one to remember, but it was matters beyond the football that painted a bleak picture for the future of the tournament under FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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How a dominant Spain finally saw off disappointing Argentina in a one-sided World Cup final

It all came down to this. One epic match-up between the European champions and the Copa America champions, for the right to call themselves world champions.

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Extra-time winner sees Spain finally see off 10-man Argentina to win second World Cup

A Ferran Torres strike deep into extra time secured Spain a second World Cup crown, as they overcame Argentina 1-0 and also claimed an all-time European record for the longest unbeaten international run (38 matches).

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The photo that united Messi and Lamine Yamal: Joan Monfort and the fate of an iconic shot

The Catalan photographer retraces with Flashscore that day in 2007 when he was preparing to take photos for a simple charity calendar. But things turned out differently: from the initial embarrassment of the Pulga, to the incredible coincidences that emerged over the years, ending with the symbolic bond that now brings the two stars from Spain and Argentina together all the way to the World Cup final.

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Africa's connection to the World Cup final goes back decades and continues in 2026

Tonight’s World Cup final features a European team in Spain against South American opposition in the form of Argentina for the third time in the last four editions, with African hopes of a place in the deciding game long since gone after Morocco’s were the last side eliminated in the quarter-finals.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Spain international Nolito gives his thoughts on the World Cup final

Ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Flashscore spoke to former Man City winger and La Roja international Nolito about his thoughts on the sides and their clash.

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World Cup LIVE: Torres fires Spain to final triumph over Argentina after extra time

After five weeks of enthralling action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it all comes down to one final match, as reigning champions Argentina take on European champions Spain in a blockbuster showdown in New Jersey.

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Viking row, Golden Boot race & marvellous minnows: Key moments from 2026 World Cup

The first 48-team World Cup has provided a thrilling spectacle and a string of compelling storylines.

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Jude Bellingham breaks England record with most goals in single World Cup campaign

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has become England's highest scorer in a single World Cup campaign after his goal against France.

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Rocafonda dreaming of a World Cup for Spain and hometown hero Lamine Yamal

From the worn-out city pitch to balconies draped with Spanish flags, all of Rocafonda is holding its breath. For the young generation training every evening beneath the mural of their local star, Lamine Yamal is much more than a brilliant player: he is a role model and a symbol of pride for this working-class neighbourhood of Mataro. A report from the heart of a marginalised area that, for the duration of a match, hopes to see its postal code shine on top of the world.

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Lionel Scaloni vs Luis de la Fuente: Student faces master in World Cup final

On Sunday, the World Cup final will see Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina take on Luis de la Fuente’s Spain. It’s a global showdown with a sense of reunion: back in 2017, the Roja coach was teaching tactics to a newly retired Scaloni on the benches of the Spanish federation.

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Tuchel hopes England players 'can be proud' of first medal in 60 years

England manager Thomas Tuchel said he hoped his players would one day look back on ⁠finishing third at the World Cup with some pride, despite falling short of their goal of winning the tournament.

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Saka nets hat-trick & Mbappe makes history as England beat France in chaotic clash to win bronze

England emerged victorious in a FIFA World Cup (WC) third-place play-off for the very first time as they beat France 6-4 in a thriller in Miami, ensuring that Didier Deschamps’ trophy-laden 14-year spell in charge of Les Bleus ended in defeat.

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FIFA's Wenger insists hydration breaks did not impact games at World Cup

Hydration breaks introduced at the World Cup did not ⁠impact the flow of play and had no effect on results of matches but their future is still undecided, Arsene Wenger, ‌FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, said on Saturday.