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Unai Simon kept seven clean sheets in eight matches at FIFA World Cup 2026 — a record no goalkeeper in history has matched — yet deflected all credit to his teammates. Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina…
Pau Cubarsi became the first defender in FIFA World Cup history to win the Young Player Award, while Unai Simon rewrote the…
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup — but the night will be remembered for what happened after the whistle. Argentina's Leandro…
Lionel Scaloni wept openly at the post-match podium after Spain ended Argentina's dream of back-to-back World Cup titles. With…
Pedro Porro promised his grandfather he would bring the World Cup home — and he delivered. His cross in extra time set up Ferran…
Kylian Mbappe did what no player had ever done — he won the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice. His 10-goal haul at World Cup 2026,…
Spain's second World Cup title arrived not through a superstar, but through a substitute. Ferran Torres, on as a replacement,…
Lord's witnessed a batting feast on 20 July, but England's clinical death bowling and Jacob Bethell's match-turning spin spell…
Rohit Sharma walked off Lord's to a standing ovation after a stunning 138 — the first ODI hundred by an Indian at this ground —…
