The Latest Breaking News from Argentina

Lisandro Martinez played a vital role in Argentina's World Cup quarter-final win against the Netherlands and will be hoping to feature in the final against France on Sunday

FIFA will distribute a fund in return for clubs sending their players to the World Cup, with reigning Premier League champions Manchester City set to receive the largest payment

France defeated Morocco 2-0 at the Al Bayt stadium in Qatar to set up a World Cup final with Lionel Messi and Argentina

Lionel Scaloni will manage Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final but the former West Ham defender's failed clearance for West Ham United set up Liverpool's equaliser in 2006 FA Cup final

France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday. Holders France stayed on course to become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy thanks to goals from…

For a generation that grew up adoring Sachin Tendulkar, Leo Messi was like a beacon of hope after the 'Little Master' left the stage in 2013. Different disciplines all right, but Messi, who isn't much taller to Tendulkar in physical stature, had a similar towering influence on the Indian mindscape.

Sunday’s final between Argentina and France throws together two of the world’s best players: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé

Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has shone for the Seagulls and has carried that form into the World Cup, helping Lionel Messi's Argentina reach the final

Kylian Mbappé had time to check on a stricken fan and a heartbroken friend as France reached back-to-back World Cup finals for the first time in their history with a 2-0 victory over Morocco.