Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni could not hold back his emotions once again as he returned to his hometown of Pujato on Wednesday, where hundreds of supporters gathered to welcome him home despite La Albiceleste's heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

A record nine Asian nations took part in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and while there were some high points along the way, it was ultimately an underwhelming tournament for the AFC representatives.

Yamal arrived at the World Cup carrying a hamstring injury that had ruled him out for parts of Barcelona’s LaLiga-winning campaign. The setback affected his early involvement for Spain, with head coach Luis De la Fuente carefully managing his minutes in the opening matches.

Players representing Real Madrid scored a total of 22 goals, putting the Spanish giants comfortably at the top of the club goalscoring standings. Their contribution highlighted the quality and attacking strength of the club’s squad on the world stage.

The Spain captain, who won the Golden Ball after inspiring his country to its first FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph since 2010 earlier this summer, now faces another spell on the sidelines following two injury-hit seasons at City.

The organization issued a statement following media reports that its president Claudio Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino had been detained at New York's John F. Kennedy airport before boarding the flight transporting the national squad home after their loss to Spain Monday.

For the past few weeks, the people of Bangladesh have been captivated by one thing -- the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Casemiro now joins forces with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, his former rivals at FC Barcelona.

FIFA has unveiled its official Team of the Tournament for the 2026 World Cup, with newly crowned champions Spain having the most representatives after their title-winning campaign.

Spain's midfield linchpin Rodri did not register a single goal or assist in eight matches as La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final in New York on Monday to lift their second world title.

Ayala, however, played down the severity of the incident, describing it as a push rather than a punch.

On one side stand the 2022 World Cup champions and three-time winners Argentina, proudly holding up pamphlets bearing the slogan "Us against the world" in bold red. On the other stand, well, the representatives of the other 47 teams at the tournament.

When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that "too much sanity may be madness," may be football was the last thing on his mind. Yet the history of Spanish football often seems to prove his point.

The world's richest domestic competition once again underlined its quality. Premier League clubs supplied more goalscorers than any other league at the World Cup.

The house he owns in this suburban area is where he usually stays during visits to his native Rosario in central Argentina.

The strong viewership capped what analysts said was a solid run for the tournament's broadcasters, with Fox and Comcast paying roughly $485 million and $600 million, respectively, for rights packages that included the World Cup, according to media reports.

The success of the Spanish model has not been confined to the men’s game. The women’s side also clinched the coveted crown in 2023 and belong in the same conversation.

"I dreamed that we would win it again. I dreamed of bringing it to Argentina and making history once again," the Aston Villa goalkeeper wrote on social media post.

The president of the Spanish football league, Javier Tebas, accused FIFA of acting "irresponsibly" following the announcement of discussions regarding a possible 64-team World Cup in 2030, in an interview with an Italian sports daily published Tuesday.

Yet one truth becomes clearer with every passing season; there may never be another Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.