Spain, world champions

The 2026 World Cup is over. Relive the tournament and explore all the stats: top scorers, MVPs, overall standings and much more.

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FINISHEDJUL 19Group · MetLife Stadium

Spain

1:0

Argentina

FINISHEDJUL 18Group · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Garden

France

4:6

England

FINISHEDJUL 15Group · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

England

1:2

Argentina

FINISHEDJUL 14Group · AT&T Stadium

France

0:2

Spain

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The big screen announces a VAR check at a World Cup match

Analysis

VAR and refereeing at the 2026 World Cup: technology as another player

Goals on the offside line, reviewed penalties and millimetric decisions: the 2026 World Cup again put the focus on VAR and technology, now a normal part of a tournament in which every detail could change a tie.

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A spot kick during a penalty shoot-out, with both teams in the centre circle

Analysis

Extra time and penalties: the World Cup bracket decided by fine margins

The 2026 World Cup was played on a knife's edge. Four ties were settled on penalties and several more stretched into extra time, including the final. We review the moments when the tournament turned on the smallest margins.

Redacción·AUG 15 20263 min read

Spain's players with their medals after winning the 2026 World Cup

Analysis

The best XI of the 2026 World Cup: the top players by position

What was the best possible team of the 2026 World Cup? With Spain champions, Argentina runners-up and great individual displays, we review the names in contention for the tournament's best XI, position by position.

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Groups

12 groups · standings

16 cities · 3 nations