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A whirlwind World Cup

Spain took the world by storm in the World Cup final. Here's the news to know Monday. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Spain wins World Cup!

Spain took the world by storm Sunday, capturing the title in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1-0. The match featured La Roja's teen phenom Lamine Yamal and, of course, Argentina's legendary Lionel Messi. Yamal celebrated the win in an adorable moment with his younger brother, Keyne.

This year's World Cup also had its first ever halftime show, bringing out BTS, Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber for an 11-minute performance.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy as they celebrate the World Cup champions following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Buda Mendes, Getty Images

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Winners and losers of World Cup final between Spain and Argentina

A fan wears an outfit featuring the viral photo of Lionel Messi and baby Lamine Yamal before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ.

A fan wears an outfit featuring the viral photo of Lionel Messi and baby Lamine Yamal before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ. Julian Leshay Guadalupe, USA TODAY Network

Spain won its second men's World Cup when it beat Argentina in extra time in the final. Here are the winners and losers of the full day.

 

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What you need to know today

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Stephen Colbert has been laying low since he bid farewell to "The Late Show" in May, but he returned to Instagram to share a sweet message.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Stephen Colbert attends the 51st Chaplin Award Gala honoring George Clooney at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on April 27, 2026 in New York City.  (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for FLC) ORG XMIT: 776435294 ORIG FILE ID: 2273452339

Donald Trump's comments about Lionel Messi before Argentina's loss revived speculation about the president cursing teams. Here are some examples.

Argentina's Lionel Messi shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as he receives his runners up medal during the trophy presentation following Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup Final.

The FDA said experts re-checked lettuce sample results from Taylor Farms in an investigation into the cyclospora outbreak.

SALINAS, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: A Taylor Farms sign is displayed at one of their facilities on July 17, 2026 in Salinas, California. Taylor Farms, a global fresh produce supplier, is allegedly connected to the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak. (Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images)

Experience the World Cup through unforgettable photos showing triumph, heartbreak and stunning athleticism.

Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy as they celebrate the World Cup champions following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Americans are hard-pressed to remember a time when inflation wasn't on their minds. Here's how six consumers are coping with rising prices.

Esther Malkin, 65, has to dip into savings to cover her rising housing costs.

Stephen Colbert has been laying low since he bid farewell to "The Late Show" in May, but he returned to Instagram to share a sweet message.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Stephen Colbert attends the 51st Chaplin Award Gala honoring George Clooney at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on April 27, 2026 in New York City.  (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for FLC) ORG XMIT: 776435294 ORIG FILE ID: 2273452339

Donald Trump's comments about Lionel Messi before Argentina's loss revived speculation about the president cursing teams. Here are some examples.

Argentina's Lionel Messi shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as he receives his runners up medal during the trophy presentation following Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup Final.

The FDA said experts re-checked lettuce sample results from Taylor Farms in an investigation into the cyclospora outbreak.

SALINAS, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: A Taylor Farms sign is displayed at one of their facilities on July 17, 2026 in Salinas, California. Taylor Farms, a global fresh produce supplier, is allegedly connected to the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak. (Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images)

Experience the World Cup through unforgettable photos showing triumph, heartbreak and stunning athleticism.

Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy as they celebrate the World Cup champions following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
 

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