Spain secured its second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The victory sparked celebrations and discussions about individual player performances, including Rodri's Golden Ball award.

The World Cup group stage is wrapping up, with several teams, including England and Portugal, securing their spots in the round of 32. Other nations like Croatia, DR Congo, Austria, and Algeria are still vying for qualification as the final group matches are played.

Spain celebrated its Women's World Cup triumph with a massive victory parade in Madrid, where nearly two million fans welcomed the champions, following a royal welcome for the squad. Thousands of fans took to the streets as the team enjoyed a bus parade after winning the World Cup.

Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, with goals from Rodri and Ruiz, earning their spot in the final. The defeat led to riots in France and questions from coach Didier Deschamps regarding the referee's decisions.

England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw in a World Cup group stage match, despite a tense finish with several scoring opportunities. The result has been described as a reality check for the English team.

The recent World Cup final drew a record 63 million viewers in the United States across Fox and Telemundo, signaling soccer's growing mainstream appeal. This viewership made it the most-watched soccer telecast in US TV history.

The fixtures, dates, and venues for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 have been revealed, with Lionel Messi continuing to set new records. Meanwhile, Iran's captain Taremi has criticized FIFA over visa and travel issues, calling it a "disaster World Cup."