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FIFA World Cup jackpot: What does Spain take home after beating Argentina?
Fp Explainers •A dramatic 106th-minute goal by Ferran Torres helped Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup finals. With this victory, Spain not only holds bragging rights but also earns a whopping $50 million (nearly Rs 482 crore) in prize money. The winning side also receives, for the first time, customised championship rings that are estimated to be around $150,000 (Rs 1.4 crore)
Lionel Scaloni moved to tears as Argentina leave it all on the pitch; coach weighs next steps: 'Have to pick ourselves up again'
•Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni broke down in tears after his side’s 1‑0 extra‑time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday and admitted that Spain were the better team.
Leandro Paredes and Spanish players involved in ugly post-match incident following Spain's title triumph | WATCH
Fpsports •Argentina's Leandro Paredes had an ugly scuffle with some Spanish players as tensions erupted after Spain became the 2026 World Cup winners in New York/New Jersey.
Globe at a glance: From Spain winning FIFA World Cup to Andy Burnham taking charge as UK PM
Fp Staff •Your window to world news: Spain lift their second FIFA World Cup after beating Argentina in extra time; US launches a ninth straight night of strikes on Iran, JD Vance and Usha welcome a baby boy, Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, Trump revives a dormant deportation court, and Delhi braces for CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march. Here are today's top updates
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup after Ferran Torres' extra-time heroics sinks Argentina 1-0
•The Lionel Messi magic failed to work its charm as Spain became 2026 World Cup champions after defeating Argentina in a tight 1-0 finish on Sunday in New York/New Jersey.
Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight, garners booes instead
•US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina.
'You should choose US again': Trump pitches to host FIFA World Cup again, but this time without Mexico & Canada
Bhagyasree Sengupta •US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is so pleased with the FIFA World Cup that he wants his country to host another one, but this time without Canada and Mexico.
Messi returns to the summit again after an extended Indian summer in soccer
•When Argentina lost the 2016 Copa America final at MetLife Stadium, a heartbroken Lionel Messi tearfully announced his retirement from international football with the words "I've done all I can".
Mbappe pays emotional tribute to departing coach Didier Deschamps, regrets not giving him a better World Cup farewell
•Kylian Mbappe paid tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of his final match as France coach, regretting not giving him a better World Cup ending.
Tuchel praises positives from England's dramatic World Cup third-place finish: 'Players can be proud of that'
Fpsports •England manager Thomas Tuchel focuses on positives after the Three Lions sealed a thrilling victory over France in a dramatic 2026 World Cup third-place playoff clash on Sunday.