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FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi's World Cup greatness, one record at a time

The spotlight will be firmly on Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who is expected to play the final World Cup match of his career. The 39-year-old will become only the second player after Cafu to appear in three World Cup finals and heads into the decider after scoring eight goals, putting…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

Lionel Messi rarely loses

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain

The World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team against a side riding an emotional urge to fulfil Messi’s destiny

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. Spain: World Cup Final

Argentina needs more Lionel Messi magic to clinch a second successive world title.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

Spain vs Argentina prediction: 2026 World Cup final betting tips, preview and best odds

Follow our football betting tips as Spain take on Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final

The Independent UK · Jul 18

‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

A history of racism and ongoing footballing rivalries have made the choice of which team to get behind in Sunday’s final a charged topic

The Guardian - US · Jul 18

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to Golden Boot award again

Messi loses out to Mbappe once again

Evening Standard · Jul 18

England v France LIVE: Three Lions cling on to win thrilling 10-goal World Cup bronze final

France 4-6 England: The Three Lions roared into a 4-0 half-time lead before Les Bleus fought back to within a goal but Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped them cling on for the most extraordinary victory

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Sunday’s sport – what’s on and where can I watch it?

A busy day of sport sees the World Cup, Open Championship, the Belgian Grand Prix and English cricket all battling for attention.

The Independent UK · Jul 18

'Thomas Tuchel is still the right man for the England job - unless Pep Guardiola makes himself available' Clinton Morrison offers his thoughts on the Three Lions' next manager in his Top Top Column

Clinton Morrison reflects on England's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina, assesses where Thomas Tuchel goes from here, and looks ahead to the World Cup final on Sunday

FourFourTwo · Jul 18