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Will Lionel Messi Play for Argentina at the 2030 World Cup?

Lionel Messi has collected one World Cup trophy and a pair of runners-up medals across his six tournament appearances.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

‘We had a date with destiny’: De la Fuente lauds Spain players after World Cup victory

Manager says team and and fans ‘deserve everything’ while Lionel Scaloni will ‘think about the future’ with Argentina

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final

EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20

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Paredes, Eric Garcia at centre of post-final altercation after Spain's World Cup win

Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The decisive goal came from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute of the match. Tempers flared after the final whistle, leading to a confrontation between players from both sides. Argentina's Enzo Fernandez was sent off…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Spain won the World Cup, but Trump says America was a winner too

After handing Spain the World Cup trophy, Donald Trump said the tournament showcased the US on the global stage, as the White House touted a successful hosting despite immigration and security concerns.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Has Lionel Messi retired? Latest on Argentina star after major hint before World Cup final heartbreak

Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after Argentina’s loss to Spain

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Six Takeaways From Spain’s Deserved, History-Shaking World Cup Title Win

La Roja dethroned La Albiceleste to win its second-ever World Cup title.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

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Lamine Yamal Is Ready to Take Lionel Messi’s Throne After 2026 World Cup Triumph

The teenage sensation helped Spain deny Lionel Messi his second World Cup title—and kicked off a new era in the process.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage

Football appeared a sideshow for much of the last afternoon of a tournament nurtured to indulge the cult of the individual

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

World Cup final: Spain reveal valuable lesson which helped secure second star

Spain’s second World Cup win was eerily similar to their first in South Africa 16 years ago

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Mbappe Becomes First Male Player in History to Win Multiple World Cup Golden Boots

The French star striker took home the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after a whopping 10 goals this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

10 Photos of Lionel Messi: Argentina's La Pulga's Efforts Fall Short, Spain Wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. The victory marked Spain's second title and ended Lionel Messi's hopes of a farewell triumph.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

Spain sweep World Cup 2026 awards with Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi

Rodri won the Golden Ball and Pau Cubarsi was crowned young player of the tournament after La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in a tense final

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Spain and Muppets win the 2026 World Cup

The lead-up buzz was Trump, security and spectacle. But Sunday's event was something simpler — soccer and Muppets

Salon · Jul 19

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Evening Standard · Jul 19

'Very unfair': Was Lionel Messi robbed of World Cup Golden Boot by Kylian Mbappe?

Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer questioned credibility of France star’s latest strikes

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

Who Is Ferran Torres? The Spanish Star Who Scored the Only Goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, securing Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina. The Barcelona forward's first tournament goal ended Spain's 16-year wait for the title.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

Three Takeaways From Argentina’s World Cup Whimper Against Spanish Giants

Argentina missed out on a second-consecutive World Cup victory.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

Spain Win Their Second World Cup After Beating Argentina as New Generation Ends Messi's Dream

Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, as Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal. Lionel Messi's pursuit of a second title ended in New Jersey.

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The Independent UK · Jul 19

Argentina’s World Cup final performance was a disgrace to Lionel Messi’s legacy

WORLD CUP FINAL : Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A team with the greatest footballer ever should not be this dull, this focused on delaying and disrupting, writes Richard Jolly from the New York Stadium

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 19

World Cup Final RECAP - Spain vs Argentina free streams, build-up

All the ways for you to stream the World Cup final from anywhere in the world as Spain take on Argentina in New York.

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Spain secure World Cup glory to banish miserable Argentina and their anti-football

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): Ferran Torres finally buried the 10 men of Argentina in extra-time after a turgid display from Lionel Messi and his teammates in New York

The Guardian - US · Jul 19

Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale ends with pitiful Argentina as final villains

Game’s greatest player will not see his legacy sullied by defeat to Spain but his team’s display destroyed the game

FourFourTwo · Jul 19

Spain vs Argentina LIVE: Spain celebrate World Cup final triumph after Ferran Torres hits winner against ten-man Argentina

The champions of Europe meet the champions of South America in New York/New Jersey

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Photos of Lionel Messi at 6 World Cups from 2006 to today

Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The Argentina captain scored his first World Cup goal in 2006, led his country to the final in 2014, and completed his quest for soccer’s…

Evening Standard · Jul 19

How Lamine Yamal outshone Lionel Messi in World Cup final

The World Cup 2026 final was billed as Messi vs Yamal thanks to an extraordinary narrative

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