Colombia keep Lorenzo after World Cup as Spain's final win over Argentina stays under scrutiny
David Squires reflects on the notable figures, big moments and headline stories from World Cup 2026 in his latest cartoon review.
MatchWornShirt are auctioning Luka Modrić's signed, match-worn Croatia shirt from the 2-1 World Cup win over Ghana, billed as his final victory at the tournament.
England's World Cup failure is framed as deeper than Thomas Tuchel, despite promise against Croatia and signs of flair and grit at the Azteca.
Gianni Infantino attended 44 World Cup matches, travelling 106,323 km by private jet. Campaigners say the emissions expose FIFA's climate failings at the expanded tournament.
Argentina's conduct after the World Cup final loss to Spain merits punishment, but scrutiny should stay on FIFA and Gianni Infantino over wider tournament issues.
Marc Cucurella's ever-present World Cup displays for champions Spain, including 750 minutes and two assists, are framed as vindication of Real Madrid's €55m move.
Argentina must remove their FIFA World Champions badge after losing the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, with Ferran Torres scoring the extra-time winner at MetLife Stadium.
Xavi Simons says missing the World Cup after an ACL injury was 'really hard'. The Tottenham midfielder is targeting a return in early 2027 after surgery and rehab.
Germany have appointed Juergen Klopp through to the 2030 World Cup after a third straight failure to reach the last 16. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann and vowed to revive the national side.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to pay a club-record fee for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old winger who impressed at the World Cup and had 23 goal involvements.
Themba Zwane's World Cup red card against Mexico is among betting alerts under review, but FIFA say there is no evidence any 2026 match was manipulated.
Elliot Anderson says he is ready to help Manchester City after joining from Nottingham Forest for £116m, following an impressive personal World Cup despite heartbreak.
Argentina FA president Claudio Tapia rejected World Cup final conspiracy theories, saying Spain were superior and won fair and square after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat.
A ranking of World Cup 2026 standouts after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Rodri among the leading performers.
Enzo Fernandez's red card in Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, plus his wish to leave Chelsea, has split supporters over whether he should stay.
Unseen footage shows Jude Bellingham clashing with the referee after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
Nottingham Forest are linked with Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, who posted the fastest sprint at the World Cup at 36.2 km/h during their run to the final.
Iraola said Liverpool's World Cup players will return in stages, with finalists Alexis Mac Allister and Victor Munoz likely to miss the start of the season after a rest.
Colombia have extended Néstor Lorenzo after their World Cup run ended in a last-16 shootout loss to Switzerland, having conceded just one goal in five games.
1. FC Köln have signed Australia midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler from Sydney FC until 2030 after his World Cup breakthrough, where he played in all four Socceroos matches.
Manchester United have turned to Brazil World Cup midfielder Danilo after ending interest in Alex Scott, with Botafogo preferring to sell him abroad.
Frenkie de Jong's World Cup knee ligament tear has sidelined him, and Barcelona are reportedly considering a move for World Cup winner Rodri.
Andrea Pirlo is expected to become Italy coach on a deal to the 2030 World Cup after Ancelotti and Guardiola declined, following the Azzurri's failed 2026 World Cup play-offs.
UK domestic abuse reports hit a World Cup-era high during 2026, with 384 incidents logged, 93% around England matches. Police also recorded 293 online hate crimes.
