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Camp Nou or Bernabeu? Battle to stage 2030 World Cup final heats up

The battle to host the 2030 World Cup final is heating up as Spain officially throws its weight behind the Santiago Bernabeu and the newly renovated Camp Nou. While Morocco remains a serious contender with its ambitious infrastructure projects, Spanish football officials are adamant that the tournament's climax belongs on Iberian soil.

'Crazy’ Messi amazes Pedri as Spain star dreams of World Cup final reunion with Argentine GOAT

Barcelona star Pedri has hailed the "crazy" form of Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup while admitting he dreams of a blockbuster final showdown against the Argentine icon. The Spain international is currently preparing for a titanic round of 16 clash against Portugal, but his eyes are already drifting toward a potential reunion with the man he considers the greatest of all time.

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How to get Portugal vs Spain World Cup tickets?

We're set for an Iberian derby thriller in the World Cup Round of 16. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

Emulating 'gods' almost impossible for Yamal, Mbappe & Haaland

The meteoric rise of young stars like Lamine Yamal has reignited the debate about who could inherit the throne left by the two greatest legends of modern football. However, former player Tonito warns that reaching the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo requires a consistency that few in history have managed to demonstrate over decades.

Spain's unsung hero Oyarzabal is the ideal anti-Ronaldo

Mikel Oyarzabal was one of five Real Sociedad players in Spain's Euro 2024 squad. No other club had more. But neither Oyarzabal nor his fellow Basques made a song and dance about their role in Spain's success in Germany. "That would be us," he told The Guardian. "[We] don't like being in the spotlight." It's getting harder and harder for him to avoid it, though.

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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Mbappe, Haaland & Messi top chart

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

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