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Argentina behaviour after World Cup final was ‘intolerable’, says De la Fuente

Spain’s head coach, Luis De la Fuente, has hit out at the ‘intolerable, unacceptable’ behaviour of Argentina players in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s World Cup final

July 24, 2026

Football

Gaza celebrates World Cup victory of Spanish team they took into their hearts

People gather at cafes and outdoor screenings to support team after Spain’s backing for Palestinian rights

July 21, 2026

Football

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Gangs of New Jersey: how the World Cup final descended into ugly scenes between Argentina and Spain

A blow-by-blow account of how Spain and Argentina players fought in the aftermath of the Sunday showpiece

July 20, 2026

Football

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

Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’

July 20, 2026

Football

More than a million people expected at Spain’s World Cup celebration in Madrid

More than a million Spaniards are expected to descend on central Madrid on Monday night to welcome the triumphant national team home

July 20, 2026

Football

Spain’s metronome: the statistics behind Rodri’s superb World Cup campaign

Midfielder’s supreme passing was too much for Argentina to handle in the final but his work without the ball proved just as crucial

July 20, 2026

Football

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Rodri’s redemption story leaves stars in the shadow of Spain’s great controller | Jonathan Wilson

Much of what Rodri does is indefinable – his great skill is simply being, existing in the right spaces

July 20, 2026

Football

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In Madrid fans defy heat, early starts and the torpor of a slow game to cheer Spain to World Cup victory

With the temperature at 9pm close to 32C, Spanish fans filled bars, parks and arena’s to celebrate their team’s 1-0 win over Argentina

July 20, 2026

Football

‘A unique collective experience’: Spain media hail team’s World Cup triumph

Spain is basking in ‘a unique collective experience’, as the nation’s media celebrate the side’s World Cup triumph against Argentina

July 20, 2026

Football

Masters of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles | Emma Hayes

Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many years

July 19, 2026

Football