Tuchel is clinging to an outdated English style – he must let players take risks Head coach should stop relying on a physical approach that has rarely worked and embrace England’s gifted ball players The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeat Argentina’s media celebrated the team while admitting Spain had been the better side in the World Cup final The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Argentina’s Scaloni leaves press conference in tears after Spain defeat: ‘I’m so sorry’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 20
What punishment could Argentina face as World Cup final ends in brawl? Fifa are set to investigate the post-match scenes before deciding whether to take additional disciplinary action - but violent conduct carries a three-match ban The Independent UK · Jul 20
The impossible Lionel Messi question Argentina must answer at the end of a golden era WORLD CUP 2026: Messi seems sure to retire after falling short in the World Cup final – and, Richard Jolly writes, replacing the irreplaceable is just one of several issues they face The Independent UK · Jul 20
"I don't know if I can continue" Lionel Scaloni breaks down in tears after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain The Argentina boss left his post-match press conference in tears after losing to Spain FourFourTwo · Jul 20
Inconsolable Argentina coach Scaloni quits press conference in tears after Spain defeat An emotional Lionel Scaloni left his post-match news conference in tears following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The Independent UK · Jul 20
Emotional Scaloni reacts to World Cup final defeat and gives update on Messi’s future IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 20
Tearful Lionel Scaloni leaves press conference after delivering Argentina future update Manager said his ‘soul hurts’ after bitter World Cup final defeat but could not give an update on Lionel Messi’s future with the team Evening Standard · Jul 20
Spain 1-0 Argentina: Super-sub Torres the difference in sub-par World Cup final Super sub Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men’s World Cup triumph The National (Scotland) · Jul 20
Tearful Argentina manager casts doubt over Lionel Messi’s future after World Cup final defeat The future of Argentina’s coach and captain are in doubt after Spain’s 1-0 triumph The Independent UK · Jul 20
2026 World Cup Final Brawl: Key Players, Flashpoint and Reaction From Ugly Scenes A fight between the players broke out at MetLife Stadium shortly after the final whistle. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20
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
The Economic Times · Jul 20 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…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20 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.
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
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19 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
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19 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
Euronews · Jul 19 Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time.
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Spain v Argentina lineups confirmed for World Cup final as Messi and Yamal go head to head Lionel Scaloni has made three changes for Argentina, while Spain are unchanged from their semi-final
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 Spain 1–0 Argentina—World Cup: Match Stats, As It Happened The 104th and final match of the 2026 World Cup was what the last five and a half weeks have been about.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 Spain vs. Argentina: Confirmed Lineups for 2026 World Cup Final Lionel Messi equaled another astounding World Cup landmark with his presence on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19 How to Watch Spain vs. Argentina on TV, Live Stream—World Cup Final The European and South American champions go head-to-head in soccer’s biggest match.