- Spain won the 2026 World Cup (conceding just one goal in eight matches) and have ridden a 40-game unbeaten run — plenty to chat about after Rodri’s Golden Ball and Unai Simón’s top-keeper nod.
- Lionel Messi officially retired from Argentina after the tournament, leaving a talented squad in transition and a big “what’s next?” question for fans.
- Kylian Mbappé exploded with a 10-goal World Cup and the Golden Boot; France still look stacked and even swapped managers for Zinedine Zidane — plenty of pride (and debate) there.
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