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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

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.

Sports Illustrated · 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

The Independent UK · 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 - US · 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 - UK · 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 - AU · 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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

World Cup Golden Ball: Full List of Winners

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17