Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tightly contested final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal.
Portugal reached the World Cup Round of 16 after a dramatic 2–1 comeback win over Croatia, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring from the penalty spot before Goncalo Ramos netted the winner in added time.
The opening days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been overshadowed not by football, but by a growing series of visa disputes, entry denials, security screenings and travel disruptions involving players, officials and supporters from across the globe.
A new Maldivian-developed platform, GoScore, has been launched ahead of the FIFA World Cup, offering football fans an interactive way to predict match results, earn points, and compete with friends, families, workplaces, and communities through public and private leagues.
A Maldivian technology professional has secured a senior role in the delivery of venue technology systems for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including responsibilities at the stadium set to host the tournament’s final.
