MADRID (AP) — The Spanish government remained confident the final of the 2030 World Cup will be in Spain. Speaking after a report that FIFA allegedly awarded the final to co-host Morocco, sports minister Milagros Tolón said Spain “deserved” to host the title game.

The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience.

BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.

Two senior FIFA executives -- coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström -- distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.

From World Cup hero to Yankee Stadium, it has been quite a summer for Ferran Torres.

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Fox Corp beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, as the FIFA World Cup boosted advertising sales during a busy news cycle, sending its shares around 5% higher.

Average cost of a 30-second spot during tournaments airing on Fox was reportedly between $200,000 and $750,000

So, you're keen to extend your soccer love after a wonderful summer? Well let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know before the new European seasons kick off in mid-August.