Sports Bulletin July 20: Spain become World Champions, India lose ODI series to England

Spain secured a World Cup title after 16 years at the expense of Argentina, while the Indian team failed to win the ODI series against England.

Check out the unmissable stories across the World of Sports as the Bulletin on July 20.

1. Ferran Torres goal scripts Spain’s 2nd World Cup Title

Super-sub Ferran Torres became Spain’s ultimate hero, scoring a dramatic extra-time winner in the 106th minute to secure a 1-0 victory over a 10-man Argentina in New York. His decisive strike shattered the stalemate, guiding La Roja to their second FIFA World Cup title in history.

2. Kylian Mbappe Wins Golden Boot Award

Despite France’s 6-4 third-place playoff loss to England, captain Kylian Mbappé made history by winning back-to-back World Cup Golden Boots. Mbappé finished the 2026 tournament with 10 goals, edging out Lionel Messi (8 goals) to also become the competition’s all-time men’s leading goalscorer with 22 career goals.

3. Spanish Players Sweep Away Individual Awards

Following their historic 2026 World Cup triumph, Spain utterly dominated the tournament’s individual honors. Midfield general Rodri lifted the Golden Ball trophy alongside his teammates, while goalkeeper Unai Simón comfortably secured the Golden Glove award after keeping a record-breaking seven clean sheets throughout the tournament. Pau Cubarsi, the teenage defender, won the Young Player of the Tournament award.

4. Rohit Sharma Stars with Hundred but India Lose ODI Series

Rohit Sharma etched his name onto the Lord’s honours board with a brilliant 138-run knock, but it wasn’t enough to save India. Chasing England’s massive record total of 387/3, India fell short by 27 runs, losing the series-deciding third ODI match and the overall series to the hosts.

5. Shubman Gill Gives Rohit Sharma Retirement Update

Following the ODI loss, India captain Shubman Gill addressed rampant media rumours regarding Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Gill confirmed that Rohit has not mentioned anything about his international future to the team, clarifying that the topic has not been discussed inside the dressing room at all.

6. Spain Become First Team to Win World Cup Conceding Just One Goal

Luis de la Fuente’s champion squad set an unprecedented defensive benchmark in international football. By shutting out Argentina in the final, Spain officially became the first team to win a World Cup conceding just one goal across the entire tournament, eclipsing the previous record of two goals.

7. Donald Trump Wants to Host Another World Cup Soon

Pleased with the massive success of the 2026 tournament, US President Donald Trump urged FIFA to bring the World Cup back to the United States. During a reception with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, Trump jokingly suggested the US host it alone next time, entirely leaving out Canada and Mexico.

8. Morgan Rogers Set to Join Chelsea

Chelsea have reportedly locked in a stunning €137.6 million verbal agreement with Aston Villa to secure the signing of rising star Morgan Rogers. The Blues successfully beat out intense competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal to finalize the mega-transfer ahead of the new season.