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A single Arab player.. You won't believe it: two of Spain's stars left out of the best line-up!

A strange contradiction

What it's like to win a World Cup from those who have done it

World Cup winners Jurgen Klinsmann, Kaka, Mario Gotze and Carles Puyol tell GOAL about the pressure, relief and lasting impact of lifting the trophy.

Paredes speaks out amid backlash to his 'disgraceful' conduct after World Cup final

Leandro Paredes has broken his silence after Argentina's World Cup final defeat, but avoided addressing his role in the chaotic post-match brawl. The midfielder now faces uncertainty with FIFA set to investigate the ugly scenes despite his red card being removed.

World Cup value tracker: Final standings revealed

And so the 2026 World Cup has come to a close after an enthralling 39 days that saw Spain get their hands on the trophy. Throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, has been tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Did their price rise or plummet? Check out the final standings of our unique player value tracker to find out...