The curtain has fallen on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Spain edging Argentina 1-0 in the final to lift their second world title, but football's biggest individual prize now takes centre stage.

Following the thrilling encounter, players and coaches from both sides reflected on the dramatic contest.

England were minutes from the final before Argentina turned the World Cup semifinal on its head in Atlanta today. Revisit the drama, emotion and defining moments in pictures.

The bottom line is that both teams have repeatedly found a way to win even when the odds appeared stacked against them. Neither, however, has produced the convincing, dominant display expected of a potential champion.

Haaland has struck seven times in his first four matches ever at a major tournament, including a devastating double to eliminate Brazil, and his goals have carried Norway into the last eight for the first time.

England's Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway's Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Sunday.

Before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European heavyweights France and Spain were widely regarded as the leading contenders for the title, thanks to the remarkable depth and quality of their squads as well as their recent form.

France star Kylian Mbappe reclaimed top spot after netting his seventh goal of the tournament in the Round of 16 victory over Paraguay. The French forward edges ahead thanks to his two assists, giving him the advantage over Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who also sits on seven goals.

Kane also questioned one of the game's key decisions after being penalised for the challenge that led to Mexico's second goal from the spot.

Bellingham struck twice in 98 seconds in the first half to condemn Mexico to just a third defeat in 90 matches at the Azteca.

When the road becomes winding, when the lights seem blinding, and when the way forward disappears from view, Kane somehow finds it.

Kane, who scored twice from his three shots on target, said he always tries to lead by example.

Harry Kane's place among the great World Cup goalscorers is no longer a matter of debate. It is now written into the history books.

Brian Cipenga had fired the Congolese into a shock lead after seven minutes in Atlanta, but Harry Kane scored twice in the second half

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.

Overcome bizarre external distractions as England rallies with fierce professional determination during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defying a sudden pre-tournament equipment theft in Kansas City and a strange Ghanaian witch doctor curse targeting captain Harry Kane, the unshakeable Three Lions secured crucial group stage results to confidently march into the high-stakes knockout phase.

Chant "Three Lions" loudly as England fights for World Cup glory amid mounting pressure. Despite featuring superstars Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, tactical struggles and Premier League arrogance threaten to shatter the nation's sixty-year football dream.

England got the job done, but they will not earn extra points for style after a grafting 2-0 victory over Panama in their final Group L match at the FIFA World Cup in New Jersey yesterday.

Jude Bellingham said England had achieved their immediate objective after sealing top spot in their World Cup group, but warned there was still significant room for improvement ahead of the knockout stage.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England got the job done against Panama at the World Cup on Saturday, a 2-0 victory at the MetLife Stadium, taking Thomas Tuchel's team into the last 32 as Group L winners.