Spain WC champ Capdevila gets into U.S. for final

Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has made it to the United States to watch the World Cup final after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran.

Italy have sounded out the possibility of appointing Pep Guardiola as their next coach after missing out on this summer's World Cup, a source told ESPN.

Former Liverpool, Newcastle United and England striker Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after being diagnosed with cancer.

Zlatan Ibrahimović announced on air that is he is to quit punditry after the World Cup final.

It's unlikely Messi will play in a World Cup final again, and although he disappointed against Spain, it will be forgotten due to his dazzling career.

Rudi Garcia is to leave his role as Belgium boss after their World Cup run.

After cruising through the World Cup barely allowing any goals, Spain won the final hardly allowing a shot.

Forget the football! These meme-worthy moments helped make the 2026 FIFA World Cup one of the most memorable in history.

João Gomes has joined Aston Villa in a permanent transfer from Wolves.

Rodri hopes to have inspired others to "rise again" having fought back from a significant knee injury to captain Spain to World Cup glory.

The 2026 World Cup is over, with Spain crowned champions. So let's start handing out some awards starting with the best and the most disappointing players of the tournament.

The 2026 World Cup and all that went into it -- the gorgeous and garish, the cinematic and corrupt -- will no doubt live long in memory.

Argentina president Javier Milei has announced there will be a national holiday to celebrate the Albiceleste's World Cup campaign on a day chosen by the team.

Arsenal are considering a shock deal to sign former Manchester City defender John Stones as a free agent. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his "relentless" players asked what was left to win in football after a 1-0 victory over Argentina sealed World Cup glory for the reigning European champions.

Spain are 2026 World Cup champions after Ferran Torres struck an extra-time winner to dethrone Lionel Messi and Argentina, and you can follow live updates with ESPN.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his "relentless" players asked what was left to win in football after a 1-0 victory over Argentina sealed World Cup glory for the reigning European champions.

ESPN makes a speculative early prediction at what England's starting XI will look like for their tournament opener in two years time.

England's 2026 World Cup campaign may have ended without making it to the final but, in finishing in third place, it was the country's best World Cup campaign since 1966, So how did the players get on?

Argentina and Spain players clashed on the pitch at the end of a bad-tempered World Cup final in New Jersey with Leandro Paredes and Eric García involved in a physical confrontation seconds after the final whistle.

Lionel Messi was left in tears after he was unable to conjure up one more piece of magic to save Argentina from defeat to Spain in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

It's unlikely Messi will play in a World Cup final again, and although he disappointed against Spain, it will be forgotten due to his dazzling career.

Luis De La Fuente's Spain lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup through a series of performances that were the incarnate version what your Little League coach meant when he said, "there is no 'I' in team."

Lionel Messi was left in tears after he was unable to conjure up one more piece of magic to save Argentina from defeat to Spain in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

Spain forward Ferran Torres said "destiny was written" after firing his country to World Cup glory against Argentina.

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart labelled Argentina's behaviour "disgusting" following their World Cup final defeat to Spain.

Spain have won the World Cup, and we've reviewed every VAR decision and refereeing controversy of th, including Enzo Fernandez's red card in the final as Argentina lost.

Spain claimed a hat trick of individual awards after beating Argentina to claim their second World Cup title on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

So that's it! The 2026 World Cup is over and Spain have been crowned champions. Here's how they won it, how Argentina lost it, and everything in-between.

Kylian Mbappé has won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals after Lionel Messi failed to score in Sunday's final against Spain.