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Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' extra-time strike broke the stubborn resistance of Lionel Messi's Argentina.

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'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.

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Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni

Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

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GA-ASI and KONGSBERG Advance JSM Integration for MQ-9B

GA-ASI and KONGSBERG Advance JSM Integration for MQ-9B

Companies Bring Joint Strike Missile Weapon System to Leading Uncrewed Platform

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GA-ASI Completes Qualification Testing for UK Protector Weapons

GA-ASI Completes Qualification Testing for UK Protector Weapons

Concludes 6-Year U.S. and U.K. Governmental and Industry Collaboration

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Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown

Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown

Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday's final.

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Enzo Fernandez joins World Cup final red card hall of shame

Enzo Fernandez joins World Cup final red card hall of shame

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez on Sunday joined the hall of shame of those players sent off in a World Cup final.

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Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final

Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.

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Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs in three-team NBA swap

Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs in three-team NBA swap

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta while the Hawks moved 2024 top overall NBA Draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas in a three-team swap on Sunday.

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Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot

Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot

Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey.

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