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As the final whistle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is sounded, mid-day enlists 11 players who made a massive mark on the global showpiece event in Canada, Mexico, and USA

Substitute Ferran Torres scores extra-time winner to crown Spain world champions for the second time with 1-0 win over defending champions Argentina; final hero admits he was worried about star striker Lionel Messi in opposition, but felt destiny was written for La Roja

The 65-year-old said he believed Spain should have won the game earlier than the 106th-minute goal by Ferran Torres, but he praised Argentina ’keeper Emi Martinez for an inspired performance

Scaloni talked through his tears, adding "bear with me, I don't know if I can continue. This place is wonderful, it is a dream place," he said

Star opener Rohit Sharma shrugs off speculation over his international future after scoring 138 off 110 balls in India’s series-deciding 27-run loss to England; says the only thing that matters to him is contributing to the team’s success

Mulani, 29, who has claimed 265 scalps and scored 2523 runs in 58 first-class games, is hoping to excel as he takes on additional responsibility.

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Sports Exclusives

Goaliaths! 11 stars who took the FIFA World Cup by storm

Simply Ferrantastic! Spain win the World Cup with a late winner

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain coach hails ‘exceptionally talented’ players

We tried till the last minute, Messi was incredible: Scaloni

Rohit Sharma: The noise is always going to be there

Shams Mulani: A strong Duleep Trophy can help me get into India ‘A’ team

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Goaliaths! 11 stars who took the FIFA World Cup by storm

Simply Ferrantastic! Spain win the World Cup with a late winner

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain coach hails ‘exceptionally talented’ players

We tried till the last minute, Messi was incredible: Scaloni

Rohit Sharma: The noise is always going to be there

Shams Mulani: A strong Duleep Trophy can help me get into India ‘A’ team

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