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Biggest winners and losers of the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup came to a close in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain were deservedly crowned champions after a dour 1-0 win over 10-man Argentina in one of the worst finals in the tournament history. La Roja substitute Ferran Torres scored the only goal of a game that was essentially attack versus defence even before Enzo Fernandez got himself stupidly sent off for a second yellow card in the final minute of normal time.

Belgium v Senegal: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Senegal sack head coach Thiaw after disappointing World Cup campaign

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has officially parted ways with head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team's round of 32 exit from the 2026 World Cup. Despite high expectations heading into the tournament, the Teranga Lions failed to live up to their billing as one of Africa’s premier forces on the global stage.

'I sacrificed everything' - Mane retires from Senegal after World Cup exit

Senegal icon Sadio Mane has officially announced his retirement from international football following the country's recent elimination from the World Cup. The 34-year-old forward calls time on a legendary 14-year career with the Lions of Teranga, during which he earned 130 caps and famously secured continental glory.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.

Lukaku admits he wasn't mentally ready to take Belgium's penalty vs Senegal

Romelu Lukaku has explained why he handed over penalty duties during Belgium's dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal. Despite being the nation's all-time leading scorer, the Napoli forward felt unable to take the high-pressure spot-kick in the dying moments of the World Cup round of 32 clash. The decision cleared the way for Youri Tielemans to become the hero as the Red Devils completed a stunning comeback.

US WC26 SEATTLE SOCCER 1/16 FINALES BELGIUM RED DEVILS VS SENEGA

Tielemans addresses on-pitch scuffle with Trossard

Youri Tielemans has moved to downplay a heated on-field confrontation with Belgium team-mate Leandro Trossard during their dramatic World Cup round of 32 victory over Senegal. The Aston Villa midfielder and the Arsenal star were involved in a physical scuffle during a second-half hydration break before combining to inspire a remarkable Red Devils comeback.