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World Cup 2026: Spanish control meets Argentinian resilience in final showdown

La Roja's patient possession game meets the Albiceleste's trademark resilience in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday. As Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and his former coaching student Lionel Scaloni, now Argentina's manager, prepare to face off on football's biggest stage, the showdown promises a clash…

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Title holders Argentina seal spot in World Cup Final after a dramatic comeback

With his voice still shaking after Argentina’s stunning comeback against England, Albiceleste striker Lautaro Martinez described his side's journey as "incredible". The reigning World Cup champions will now look to defend their title against Spain on Sunday night. It sets up a eyewatering clash between star-player Lionel Messi and Spain's…

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England-Argentina: Albiceleste fight back to beat Three Lions and reach final

Argentina beat England 2-1 in the second World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta to reach the final against Spain. The Three Lions took the lead through Anthony Gordon, but goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez completed a late comeback for Lionel Messi's side. Relive the match with our minute-by-minute…

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England sent Lionel Messi warning ahead of Argentina clash: 'Stay focused'

Jordan Pickford knows Little Magician will be tough to stop but Albiceleste boast plenty more threats

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Argentina survive epic Cape Verde scare after extra-time thriller

Argentina eliminated a heroic Cape Verde side 3-2 in an extraordinary Round of 32 encounter at Miami after a pulsating extra-time period that tested the defending champions to their limit. The Albiceleste's resilience was matched only by the Blue Shaks' refusal to surrender, with the match swinging dramatically multiple times…

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Argentina vs Algeria Picks, Predictions & Betting Odds: World Cup 2026 Preview

Argentina vs Algeria opens Group J at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with a 9pm ET kickoff. The defending World Cup champions enter as heavy favorites at -280 across leading sportsbooks, backed by a settled squad that has lost just twice in competitive football since…

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‘With Lionel Messi, Argentina will be a major contender again for this World Cup. He knows better than anyone what the team needs’ Javier Zanetti assesses Argentina’s chances this summer

The former Argentina skipper believes his successor will again be vital for the Albiceleste this summer

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Argentina’s bid for World Cup immortality is the end of an era

Argentina will say goodbye to a golden era this summer as Lionel Messi’s defending champions finally hand over the baton to the next generation

The Independent UK

‘Lionel Messi didn’t need the World Cup to be among the greatest of all time, but he deserved it. He brought glory to Argentina’ Javier Zanetti on how Messi created history in 2022

Lionel Messi captained Argentina to the World Cup victory four years ago in Qatar

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Will Lionel Messi Play at the 2026 World Cup?

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has not yet confirmed if he will compete in the 2026 World Cup.

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Players who missed penalties in major final shootouts

From the World Cup to the Champions League, a look at the men's players who missed penalties in major final shootouts...

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Best Argentina defenders

From the nation's first World Cup-winning captain to more modern-day greats, a look at Argentina's best ever defenders...

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Best ever Argentina matches

From World Cup wins to epic Copa América triumphs, a look at some of Argentina's best ever matches...

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The best Argentina midfielders ever

Some of the finest footballers in history have hailed from Argentina. Here, a look at the nation's best-ever midfielders...

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South American greats who never won the Copa America

A closer look at some of the biggest legends in South American football who never got their hands on the Copa America...

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Lionel Messi sees Brazil as one of the contenders to win Copa América 2024, despite Argentina's recent success

Out of the eight Copa América editions held since 2000, the 'Albiceleste' has reached the final five times, one more than Brazil

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Top scorers in World Cup history

From 1930 to 2026, a look at the top goalscorers in World Cup history...

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Top players who became great coaches

Quality on the pitch does not guarantee pedigree in the dugout, but some footballers have gone on to become successful managers too. A look at the best examples...

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Players underused by their national teams

A look at some of the footballers who have been undervalued or underappreciated at international level, despite excellent form in their club careers...

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Ranked! The 20 best Argentina players of all time

Three-time World Cup winners Argentina are one of the true giants of the international game. Who are their greatest players ever?

The Times of India

I always wanted to come to India: Emiliano Martinez checks in

KOLKATA: Emiliano Martinez, the significant other of Argentina's third FIFA World Cup triumph, landed here on Monday as the football-mad city continued its tryst with the stars of the spectator sport.

Manchester Evening News

Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister reveals his Alejandro Garnacho wish after Man Utd performances

The 18-year-old has been impressive in cameos for Man United and starred from the off in Wednesday's win over West Ham

The Times of India

The legacy is complete: Lionel Messi steps out of Maradona's shadow once and for all

1978 - Daniel Passarella, 1986 - Diego Maradona, 2022 - Lionel Messi. The legacy is complete.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

World Cup debate — Did the World Cup prove Messi is the GOAT; was it the best final ever?

Andrea Canales: Best World Cup Final ever? Why or why not?

The Times of India

He has done it! Lionel Messi joins Passarella and Maradona as a World Cup winning captain

Lionel Messi is finally a World Cup winner. The Albiceleste have ended a 36 year wait for the World Cup trophy. In what was an absolute classic, Argentina beat France on penalties 4-2, after it ended locked at 3-3 after extra time.

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