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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi hails Lamine Yamal as 'truly amazing' ahead of Spain's final

Lionel Messi acknowledged Lamine Yamal as an amazing player before the World Cup final. Argentina aims to prevent the young Spanish sensation from achieving a historic milestone. Defending champions Argentina secured a thrilling comeback win against England in their semifinal. Spain reached the FIFA World Cup final after defeating France…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Hafta letters: Subscribers on Satluj debate, KPS Gill, and the World Cup

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Newslaundry · Jul 18

Messi, Kane, Ronaldo: Five Takeaways From President Trump’s Surreal World Cup Speech

Folarin Balogun’s red card, future World Cups in the U.S. and opera singers were all topics touched on by the U.S. President.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

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Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup showdown

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada.

Bangkok Post · Jul 18

How Lionel Messi Ended Up Bathing a Baby Lamine Yamal

Messi finally offered up his view on an almost impossible quirk of fate before the pair face off in the 2026 World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

‘He is pure history’: Scaloni pays tribute to Messi before World Cup final

Lionel Scaloni, Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martínez insist Argentina will embrace the occasion rather than the pressure as Spain await in Sunday’s World Cup final

The Guardian - US · Jul 18

Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina 'will give it our all'

The lineup of sports legends simultaneously on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night was almost absurd

The Independent UK · Jul 18

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Lamine Yamal Injury: Spain Boss Provides Update for 2026 World Cup Final

Yamal took a “hard knock” during Spain’s semifinal victory over France, Luis de la Fuente revealed.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

How Spain and Argentina Reached the 2026 World Cup Final

Spain and Argentina have taken wildly different routes to the showpiece event.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

Argentina XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup final

Can Lionel Messi inspire team-mates to another famous win?

Evening Standard · Jul 17

God’s will? Destiny? Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, that photo and the World Cup final

The boy in the baby bath has unbelievably become the successor to Messi at Barcelona and now, maybe, on the world stage too

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer's top title

Photographer Joan Monfort's images of Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal have gained global attention. These pictures were taken nearly two decades ago for a charity calendar. The resurfaced photos now highlight a remarkable twist of fate for the upcoming World Cup final. Messi's Argentina will face Yamal's Spain for the…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

FIFA World Cup 2026: France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

France and England will play in the World Cup third-place match after semi-final losses. Both teams are disappointed after their respective defeats in the tournament's final stages. This match offers a chance for Kylian Mbappe to lead the scoring charts. Harry Kane's final World Cup appearance might also be marked…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

How Lionel Messi could have played for Spain in World Cup final

Barcelona legend in line to deliver second straight World Cup for his nation

Evening Standard · Jul 17

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Motorsport · Jul 17

Franco Colapinto "much more" nervous for World Cup final than F1 Belgian GP

Franco Colapinto admits he will be more nervous watching Argentina face Spain in the World Cup final than racing in the Belgian Grand Prix

Fortune · Jul 17

World Cup final is already the biggest ever prediction market as Kalshi bets top $1.27 billion—with Spain favored to beat Argentina

Overall prediction market bets tied to the World Cup on Kalshi and Polymarket have collectively exceeded $29 billion in total trading volume.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

Ticket Prices for 2026 World Cup Final Soar, Set Record

Argentina and Spain will battle for global glory on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub

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The Guardian - US · Jul 17

VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy

With cries of malfeasance and injustice over refereeing decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

World Cup final, the Tour de France and Open golf – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17

World Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromance

A tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Genuine hope may have been fleeting for England. But it was still life-affirming

Two minutes and 55 seconds. That’s how long I really had hope of reaching the World Cup final. And it didn’t kill me

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

World Cup Golden Ball: Full List of Winners

The World Cup Golden Ball is given to the best player at each tournament.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

France XI vs England: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup bronze final today

France dealt major injury blow ahead of bronze final showdown, but Kylian Mbappe is chasing more history

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

England Predicted Lineup vs. France: World Cup Third-Place Playoff

Thomas Tuchel is expected to heavily rotate his starting lineup for Saturday’s game in Miami.

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