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Argentina hold out hope of Lionel Messi playing at 2026 World Cup - aged 39: ‘We need to save him a spot’

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni refused to rule out the prospect of Lionel Messi leading their defence of the World Cup in the 2026 after he inspired them to a third title in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi shuts down Argentina retirement talk with national team pledge after World Cup glory

The 35-year-old finally added international football's prestigious trophy to his CV in an epic Qatar final.

Daily Record

Argentina fans erupt with joy after Messi wins 'best ever World Cup final'

Argentina lifted the World Cup in 2022 after a nail-biting final in Qatar, with icon Lionel Messi marking a record 26th appearance at a World Cup game with a stunning victory

Daily Mirror

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Qatar World Cup ends with greatest final and a coronation for Lionel Messi

Messi’s sublime brilliance elevated divisive World Cup into one of the great sports stories as France lost on penalties

The Guardian - UK

Alan Shearer explains how Man City ace Julian Alvarez helped Lionel Messi shine for Argentina during World Cup

Man City striker Julian Alvarez has registered four goals and one assist at the tournament in Qatar.

Manchester Evening News

Aissa Laidouni to Celtic transfer door opened as Ferencvaros chief prepares for post World Cup bidding war

The midfielder is attracting interest following his performances for Tunisia at Qatar 2022.

Daily Record

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the World Cup final and was the tournament’s leading scorer in Qatar

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‘We Love This Team’: Argentina Street Party Explodes after World Cup Win

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the streets on a sunny Sunday in Buenos Aires, ecstatic after a nail-biting victory on penalties in the World Cup final over France made the South Americans world champions for the first time since 1986. In a tense and roller-coaster match played in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup Player, Young Player and Goalkeeper of the Tournament announced after final

Lionel Messi helped Argentina claimed World Cup glory but he's also picked up the ultimate individual accolade in Qatar whilst compatriots Emiliano Martinez and Enzo Fernandez were also recognised

Daily Mirror

Who won 2022 Qatar World Cup Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and FIFA Young Player award

Argentina beat France in the World Cup final on penalties as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi both won individual awards

Football London

World Cup in Qatar closes with hosts, Messi and Argentina triumphant

An extravaganza of a month that took 12 years to concoct has ended with Argentina crowned as world champions for the third time following a mind-blowing final against France.

Radio France Internationale

Man's spooky prediction seven years ago that Argentina will win the World Cup with Messi

Social media user Jose Miguel Polanco has been hailed after his tweet from March 2015 accurately predicted Argentina would win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, thanks to Lionel Messi

Daily Mirror

‘No reason to do that’: Pablo Zabaleta criticises decision to cover Lionel Messi’s Argentina shirt

The Emir of Qatar draped a bisht around Messi as the Argentina captain went to lift the World Cup trophy

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi forced to cover Argentina shirt to lift World Cup trophy as Gary Lineker rages

Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy in a black robe in Qatar after being given the item of clothing which covered his Argentina shirt during the presentation

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The Independent UK

2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar

A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the final between France and Argentina

Los Angeles Times

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France on penalty kicks for World Cup title

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally got the one prize that had eluded him, a World Cup title, but he and his Argentine teammates had to work for it, beating France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout Sunday after a game that ended in a 3-3 draw.

Los Angeles Times

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France in penalty kick shootout for World Cup title

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally won the one prize he's been missing, helping Argentina to its first World Cup title in 36 years Sunday in a 4-3 win over France in penalty kicks. The goals came from Messi and Ángel Di María.

The Independent UK

Emmanuel Macron: France president consoles players after World Cup final loss to Argentina

Macron took to the pitch in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium to speak to and hug French players, moments after they lost a penalty shootout against Argentina

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Al Jazeera

Timeline: How Argentina came to lift the World Cup in Qatar

Argentina’s third World Cup win caps Lionel Messi’s unbelievable career.

Football London

Antonio Conte's big plans for Cristian Romero to push on for Tottenham after World Cup triumph

The Tottenham Hotspur defender made a big impact at the World Cup in Qatar and now faces a time to develop under Antonio Conte

France 24

Watch FRANCE 24's special programme on Argentina's World Cup triumph

Argentina won a thrilling World Cup final after a penalty shootout against defending champions France on Sunday, handing football legend Lionel Messi the only trophy that still eluded him. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the highlights of the tournament in Qatar and a final match that saw Les Bleus'…

The Conversation

Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy

After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after drawing 3-3. Record numbers of fans were expected to watch the nail-biting final match at the Lusail Stadium just outside of the Qatari capital Doha.

The Independent UK

Magic Messi and marvellous Mbappe among superstars in our World Cup Best XI

Many stars were expected to shine in Qatar but some players did so against the odds.

The Guardian - UK

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup after stunning final

Argentina have won the World Cup for a third time, beating France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the 2022 final in Qatar

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Finally. Lionel Messi leads Argentina over France to win a World Cup championship.

Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.

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