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Germany’s 2014 World Cup winning goalkeeper and a Brazilian icon are among those who have have called time after the 2026 tournament First participated in the World Cup in 2010 before winning the trophy...

People gather at cafes and outdoor screenings to support team after Spain’s backing for Palestinian rights The Spanish football team’s World Cup win has been celebrated in the streets of Gaza, where Spain’s support...

Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans … and the precious trophy. This video contains flashing images and an audio track. Continue reading…

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Maybe Donald Trump was simply confused. He must have seen the ticker tape, a group of men cavorting around an American field...

The former England manager may be remembered by many for his ‘I’d love it’ rant in 1996, but that should not obscure the remarkable nature of his football career Kevin Keegan, who has died...

Leandro Paredes was shown a red card after final whistle Fifa looking into Falklands banner after England v Argentina Fifa has opened an investigation into the violent scenes that followed Spain’s World Cup final...

Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’ On the night that Spain won...

Midfielder’s supreme passing was too much for Argentina to handle in the final but his work without the ball proved just as crucial Rodri is back to his best after multiple injury problems. The...

This was a good rather than great World Cup on the field. In the background, things were a lot less edifying Perhaps it’s too early, with the shreds of gold tape still fluttering through...

Squad arrived home at 2.30pm local time on Monday Victory festivities to centre around the Plaza de Cibeles More than a million Spaniards, many still bleary-eyed and feeling a little delicate after the country’s...