Africa: 2026 FIFA World Cup From the Sidelines

Ranking all 23 World Cups from worst to best... where does 2026 fit?

Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?

FIFA World Cup 2026 Diary: Spain's Final Triumph, Day 40 in NY

Forty days chasing the World Cup end with a free ferry ride past Lady Liberty — and a final that Spain strangled rather than won. The last dispatch from Sportstar's North America diary.

Africa: 2026 FIFA World Cup From the Sidelines

When the final whistle sounded at the MetLife Stadium and Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina in extra time, the football world celebrated the end of another unforgettable chapter in the sport's rich history. Records were broken, heroes were made, underdogs defied expectations, and billions of people across every continent shared moments of joy, excitement and heartbreak.

Inside The 2026 FIFA World Cup Finale With adidas

Joey Francois / REACH Media The games are done and the trophy has been won, yet memories will last forever from the month-long euphoria that took over soccer fans throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For those who couldn’t make it to stadiums located in the two host cities in Canada, three in Mexico and 11 across the USA, watch parties proved to be the go-to alternative. While there were plenty happening simultaneously across the globe, adidas ma…

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe help 2026 World Cup break all-time goals record: How it compares to previous editions

While Spain ultimately lifted the trophy by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final, the tournament also achieved a historic feat that will be remembered for years, with the competition setting a benchmark unlike any previous edition. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe played leading roles in a spectacular 2026 FIFA World Cup that delivered unforgettable moments from start to finish. While Spain ultimately lifted the trophy by defeating Argentina 1-0 …