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King Felipe Welcomes World Champions Home to Madrid
Royal reception for the newly crowned world champions: After returning from the USA, King Felipe welcomed the team including Lamine Yamal and Co. to Madrid.
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World Cup Hangover: How to Recover From Five Weeks of Madness
Late kickoff times, beer and snacks - a major tournament like the World Cup takes its toll. When the final game is over, many struggle with fatigue and emptiness. But the body recovers quickly if you help it along.
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Mourning Kevin Keegan: Soccer legend dies at 75
English soccer legend Kevin Keegan has died. The former striker for Hamburger SV passed away at only 75 years old. Keegan's cancer diagnosis became public earlier this year.
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Richard Gere: Emotional family moments at World Cup final
Richard and Alejandra Silva Gere spent an exciting day at the World Cup final. They met prominent colleagues and celebrated together with the Spanish professionals. Alejandra's oldest son was likely also there.
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Victoria Beckham reflects on World Cup with declaration of love
Victoria Beckham became a meme during the World Cup after remaining unmoved during an England goal. But her own reflection on the past weeks turns out to be very personal.
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Drake loses $1.5 million betting on World Cup final
The infamous Drake curse has struck again: The Canadian rapper bet on an Argentina victory against Spain before the World Cup final and lost $1.5 million. The hefty loss doesn't seem to deter him from placing more bets, though.
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Laura Abla gushes over world champion Dani Olmo: 'You forever'
Spain is world champion, and Laura Abla shed tears at the stadium. The German influencer, girlfriend of Dani Olmo, shared a video of her emotional reaction on Instagram shortly after the final whistle. She had already revealed the story behind her finale look.
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Embarrassing Fail: World Cup Reporter Confuses Matt Damon, Brad Pitt
Embarrassing fail on US television: A reporter confused Matt Damon with his colleague Brad Pitt during the broadcast of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The "Odyssey" star was rooting for one team for family reasons.
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Over 17 Million Watch World Cup Final on ZDF
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina drew strong ratings. An average of 17.36 million viewers tuned into ZDF. Shortly before kickoff, Telekom announced it had secured the rights to all 104 matches of the 2030 World Cup.
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Robbie Williams grills Jürgen Klopp about national coach position
British singer Robbie Williams, a devoted soccer fan, wanted to know live on television: Will Jürgen Klopp take the job as head coach of Germany's national team? Klopp dodged the question but still received a declaration of admiration from the singer.
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First-ever World Cup halftime show flops despite star-studded lineup
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Coldplay: The first halftime show in World Cup history featured major stars. Yet after the MetLife Stadium performance, harsh criticism poured in. Soccer legend Wayne Rooney had blunt words for the BBC.
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Spain's Royals Celebrate World Cup Victory in New Jersey Stadium
Spain won the 2026 World Cup. King Felipe VI celebrated the victory over Argentina with Queen Letizia and their daughters on the field at MetLife Stadium. It was the family's first World Cup final together in this constellation.
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Deniz Undav turns 30: Late bloomer and powerless World Cup sub
If there's one big German winner of this World Cup, it's Deniz Undav. Soccer fans love the VfB Stuttgart striker. Yet it's almost a miracle he became a national team player at all. He celebrates his 30th birthday on July 19.
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TV Tips for Sunday
The World Cup final features Spain versus Argentina (ZDF). In "Tatort" (Das Erste), Inspector Thiel and Professor Boerne investigate in an allotment garden colony. "Captain Marvel" (ProSieben) gets caught in an intergalactic war.
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The Cure Singer and Soccer Fan Robert Smith Slams Halftime Show
For the first time, the World Cup final will feature a halftime show with Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS. Robert Smith is not impressed: The Cure singer lashed out at the idea and took aim at FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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World Cup: How to manage daily life despite late-night games
Time difference causes fatigue: At the World Cup in North America, many matches don't end until after midnight. Anyone who still doesn't want to miss a goal needs a smart sleep strategy. From strategic napping to selecting the most important games - here's how it works.
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Manuel Neuer enjoys luxury vacation after World Cup exit
Just over two weeks after Germany's national team was eliminated from the World Cup, Manuel Neuer is recharging on vacation. New photos show him against a luxurious backdrop - apparently in Mallorca.
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King Charles III. Drowns Sorrows After World Cup Exit at Tap
Charles III. and Camilla visited a traditional brewery in Dorset shortly after England's national team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The King couldn't resist making a joke about the outcome.
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World Cup Final: King Felipe Coming with His Family
Spain's national team can count on royal support at the World Cup final. King Felipe is traveling together with Queen Letizia and their daughters to the championship match.
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MagentaTV's World Cup review: Live games are crowd magnets
Shortly before the World Cup final, MagentaTV draws an impressive balance. 44 exclusive games are broadcast on the platform and have been real crowd magnets.
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Emotional David Beckham speaks out after England's World Cup exit
Argentina ended England's World Cup dream in the semifinals on Wednesday. David Beckham watched the drama live at the stadium and could barely hide his disappointment. The former soccer star then spoke out with emotional words on Instagram.
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World Cup Semi-Final Between Argentina and England Breaks Ratings Record
The World Cup is experiencing a strong finish. The second semi-final between Argentina and England drew 13.7 million fans to their screens - more than the first semi-final. The match thus became the most successful World Cup game without German participation.
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Shortly before kickoff: Popular World Cup analyst learns of his father's death
For popular TV analyst Micah Richards, the second World Cup semifinal was overshadowed by a loss. Shortly before the broadcast, he received the news that his father had died.
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World Cup Final: Post Malone to Headline Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the 2026 World Cup promises to be a spectacle. Before kickoff of the final between Spain and Argentina, Post Malone will take the stage, as FIFA has now announced.