Newly-crowned world champions Spain replaced beaten finalists Argentina atop FIFA rankings released Monday.

World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankings

New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people.

Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade

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.

Spain deserved to win World Cup - Argentina's Scaloni

Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted Lasso" actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.

Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup halftime show

If Lionel Messi and Argentina are to clinch back-to-back World Cup titles on Sunday, they will have to find a way past one of the meanest defences in tournament history.

None shall pass: Spain's defence ready to thwart Messi in World Cup final

Spanish elan meets Argentinian steel in a historic World Cup final on Sunday which sees the reigning champions of Europe and South America battle for football's ultimate prize.

Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final

The 2026 Fifa World Cup will draw to a close with an epic showdown in the Final, as Spain and Argentina battle at the New York New Jersey Stadium on the evening of Sunday, 19 July. Kick-off is at 9pm CAT.

La Roja and La Albiceleste set for epic showdown

France arrived in the World Cup semifinals hailed as the most scintillating attacking force to grace the tournament since Brazil's fabled 1982 side.

France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final

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