Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup puts this generation in the conversation with some of the greatest national teams in history. No team had followed a European Championship title with a World Cup victory since Spain did it by winning Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. That legendary Spanish side then completed an…
There will be many stories written about Spain’s defense following its 2026 FIFA World Cup title, and for good reason. With all the evidence now before us, we can safely say it was the greatest defensive performance in the history of the world’s most prestigious tournament. Many people will focus on how Spain was able…
For years, Argentina’s future was built around one name: Lionel Messi. But after Sunday’s World Cup defeat to Spain, the question facing La Albiceleste is no longer about extending Messi’s legacy, but who will be tasked with creating the next one. Adding to the uncertainty, Argentina could also be facing a coaching change, with Lionel…
NEW YORK — Some rivalries don’t need October stakes to feel like the playoffs. To open the second half of the season, the Dodgers returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time since they walked away as the 2024 world champions. In a tense environment in the Bronx, Friday’s opener was a tight nail-biter until…
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM – After what seemed like every player from Spain came over to shake his hand, Lionel Messi sat alone on the pitch. Argentina’s superstar took off his cleats and shinguards and plopped his legs out in front of him, leaning back on his arms. As FIFA volunteers assembled the stage…
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM – In Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, one of the biggest takeaways is how success needs to be determined even before you enter battle. In war, the key assets of preparation will always outdo any reactionary tactics, because knowing the entire blueprint doesn’t just make you better prepared, it…
This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup…
Ferran Torres delivered Spain the winning goal at the World Cup with a play made possible by two of the team’s best players and two who substituted into the final against Argentina on Sunday. The buildup to the goal began just after the kickoff to start the second half of extra time, with Argentina down…
Spain midfielder Rodri has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner for the tournament’s top player. Rodri has served as captain and the fulcrum in Luis de la Fuente’s side throughout the tournament, creating an unbreakable midfield in front of a defensive backline that only gave up one goal in the entire tournament….
Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion as Spain celebrated its win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium. Messi, who was held scoreless in Sunday’s final after scoring eight goals in the first seven matches of the tournament, couldn’t hide his feelings as Spain took…
