The Spahn surrogate scandal, which had dominated headlines for days, faded sharply as the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain captured editorial attention. Morning coverage still included fallout from Spahn's resignation, with Merz distancing himself and hinting at a cabinet reshuffle, but by early afternoon the announcement of Jürgen Klopp as new Bundestrainer briefly shifted focus. From 6 PM onward, the final consumed nearly all outlets, with live tickers and minute-by-minute updates. The match itself was a tense, goalless affair until Spain scored in extra time against a ten-man Argentina. Trump's presence and his call to bring the next World Cup to the US added a political subplot. The halftime show featuring Madonna, Bieber, and BTS also drew commentary. By day's end, the final had completely displaced domestic politics.