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Rodri’s Golden Ball: How Spain’s Midfield Anchor Became the World Cup’s Best Player
Rodri won the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. How Spain's midfield anchor controlled every match…
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The First World Cup Halftime Show: Madonna, Shakira, BTS and the Super Bowl-ification of Soccer
The 2026 World Cup final featured the first-ever halftime show with Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Bieber. Did it work, and…
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Unai Simon’s Golden Glove: Seven Clean Sheets and the Greatest Goalkeeping Run in World Cup History
Unai Simon won the 2026 Golden Glove with seven clean sheets in eight matches, a World Cup record. How Spain's…
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Pau Cubarsi: The 19-Year-Old Who Anchored the World Cup’s Best Defense
Pau Cubarsi won the Young Player Award after anchoring Spain's defense to just one goal conceded in eight World Cup…
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World Cup 2026 Best XI: The Team of the Tournament
The World Cup 2026 best XI team of the tournament: Simon in goal, Cubarsi and Saliba in defense, Rodri in…
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Ferran Torres: The Super Sub Who Won Spain the World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the 106th-minute winner that gave Spain the 2026 World Cup. How the substitute became the unlikely hero…
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Mbappe’s Golden Boot and 22 Career Goals: The Numbers Behind Football’s New King
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 Golden Boot with 10 goals and holds the all-time record with 22 career World Cup…
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Messi’s World Cup Career Is Over: 21 Goals, 2 Finals, 1 Title, and the Greatest Ever
Lionel Messi's World Cup career ends with 21 goals across six tournaments, a 2022 title, and a 2026 final loss.…
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Every 2026 World Cup Award Winner: Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove & More
Every 2026 World Cup award winner: Mbappe Golden Boot (10 goals), Rodri Golden Ball, Unai Simon Golden Glove (7 clean…
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Spain Win the 2026 World Cup: Torres’ Extra-Time Winner Denies Messi a Fairytale Ending
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute…