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

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

International Business Times UK

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

The Independent UK

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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.

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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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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

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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…

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

2026 World Cup Individual Award Winners: Full List

The best player, top scorer, best young player and leading goalkeeper were all crowned after Sunday’s World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

In pictures: Lionel Messi in tears after Argentina beaten by Spain in World Cup final

Greatest of all time could not hide his emotions in defeat

Evening Standard

The 2026 World Cup XI

Soccer’s superstars came to the fore on the grandest stage.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi brought to tears as final World Cup ends in bitter defeat

Messi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030

The Independent UK

HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors

NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced

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International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Lamine Yamal: Meet the Spanish Wonderboy Reportedly Tipped to Dominate World Football Next

Lamine Yamal, at just 19, is already being compared to football legends like Messi. His unique blend of talent and maturity positions him as a future cornerstone for Barcelona and Spain.

The Guardian - UK

Patience beats overreliance on Messi: how the final was won and lost

Argentina tried to kill the spectacle and make it a physical battle but Spain refused to take the bait

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Rodri denies Lionel Messi and claims World Cup Golden Ball as only Kylian Mbappe denies Spain clean sweep

Rodri has denied Lionel Messi a second successive Golden Ball after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup Final

The Guardian - UK

Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet): 2026 World Cup final player ratings

Rodri looks back to his imperious best in Spain’s midfield while Enzo Fernández has a day to forget for Argentina

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Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Argentina Player Ratings: La Roja Claim World Cup Glory

Ferran Torres’s strike in extra time crowned Spain as the world champion for a second time.

Bangkok Post

Spain silences Argentina to win World Cup crown

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Ferran Torres ⁠scored in ⁠the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win in extra time over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's ‌final.

The Independent UK

Leandro Paredes sparks brawl at final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgrace

Paredes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle

The Guardian - UK

Spain win World Cup after Ferran Torres breaks 10-man Argentina’s resistance

Spain have won their second men’s World Cup after Ferran Torres’s extra-time strike beat a battling Argentina side who had Enzo Fernández sent off

Sports Illustrated

Spain Silences Lionel Messi, Argentina to Win 2026 World Cup

A performance of remarkable control—if not clinical edge—saw Spain win its second men’s World Cup title.

The Economic Times

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Ferran Torres scored a late goal, securing Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina. Spain's dominant performance denied Lionel Messi a second consecutive title in his final tournament. This triumph marks Spain's second World Cup title and a historic simultaneous hold on men's and women's trophies. The team extended its unbeaten…

The Independent UK

Five reasons why the World Cup final was so dull

Spain dominated the final but required extra time to find a winner, while Argentina waited until the 121st minute to create a big chance

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