Five reasons why the World Cup final was so dull

July 19, 2026 · The Independent

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho join Madonna in World Cup final half-time show performance
The legendary Brazilian duo, World Cup winners in 2002, joined the pop icon to kick off the controversial half-time show
Fears for endangered animals grow as Trump axes automatic protection rule
Fears for endangered animals grow as Trump axes automatic protection rule
Arthur’s Seat fire: Crews tackle blaze on Edinburgh landmark
It came as crews continued to battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms
Bryson DeChambeau ‘made Trump request’ during dispute over controversial penalty at The Open
Trump had no issue intervening at the World Cup to suspend USA striker Folarin Balogun’s ban to much controversy
Ferran Torres’s history moment echoes Andres Iniesta’s 2010 World Cup-winning goal
A tense encounter in New Jersey went to extra time when Barcelona forward Ferran Torres fired in the winner to deliver S