Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute at New York New Jersey Stadium after Argentina played with 10 men.
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Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernández's red card left Argentina chasing without a shot on target until the 115th.
Messi admits pain of 2026 World Cup final loss still lingers
A day after Argentina fell 0-1 to Spain, the captain wrote that the setback will take time to heal.
Republika, Antara News +1
Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, and the final ended with punches and a red card for Leandro Paredes.
Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernández was sent off late in regulation.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
What's new: Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain finished the tournament having allowed just one goal in eight matches.
PBS NewsHour, MarketWatch
2026 World Cup final: Spain and Argentina tied 0-0, Enzo sent off
Argentina must play extra time with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card in injury time.
The Guardian (Football), BBC Sport +6
Mbappe wins 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals
The France forward became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, after also finishing top scorer in 2022.
Antara News, Republika +1
Spain, Argentina set for World Cup final amid tight security
What's new: President Donald Trump's expected attendance stretched media entry lines to as long as three hours at MetLife.
Coach Justin picks Argentina to beat Spain in 2026 World Cup final
He also sees the match as a possible Lionel Messi “last dance” and a chance to settle GOAT debates if Argentina wins.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Spain, Argentina set for World Cup final with stark stats split
What's new: Argentina lead the tournament with 19 goals, while Spain have allowed just one and enter the final with an extra day of rest.
Argentina stun England 2-1 with two late goals to reach World Cup final
What's next: Argentina will face Spain on Sunday after Enzo Fernandez leveled in the 86th minute and Lautaro Martinez scored in stoppage time.
England finish third at the 2026 World Cup after 6-4 win
Kylian Mbappe still leads the scoring race with 10 goals, while Michael Olise set a record with seven assists in one tournament.
Antara News, Republika +1
Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey
What's at stake: Argentina can become the first back-to-back men's champion this century, while Spain chase a second World Cup title.
Argentina, Spain meet in World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
What's new: Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, with about 80,000 fans expected and resale tickets near $10,000.
Thousands of Argentina fans fill Times Square before WC 2026 final
They gathered a day before the final against Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Lionel Messi gear dominating the scene.
Earlier: World Cup 2026 final: Spain face Argentina at MetLifeSeries: Fifa World Cup · 2026 Final · 7 chapters since Jul 16France face England for World Cup bronze as Mbappe chases 9th goal
What's at stake: Goals in the third-place game count toward the Golden Boot, with Kylian Mbappe tied with Lionel Messi on eight.
Spain, Argentina bring contrasting strengths into World Cup final
What's new: Argentina lead the tournament with 19 goals, while Spain have conceded just once in seven matches.
Spain, Argentina bring unbeaten runs into World Cup final
What's new: Argentina have scored 19 goals, while Spain have conceded just once in seven matches heading into Sunday's final.
France and England meet for World Cup bronze with Mbappe on 8 goals
Why it matters: The winner secures third place, and France's Kylian Mbappe can still overtake Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.
Mbappe chases Golden Boot as France face England
New: Mbappe's eight goals match Lionel Messi, but he trails on assists; third-place goals still count toward the tally.
Republika, Antara News
Messi recalls photo with baby Yamal before World Cup final
The 2007 Barcelona charity calendar photo paired Messi with Yamal, who is now his opponent in the final in New York.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Tuchel defends England calls after 2-1 World Cup loss to Argentina
What's next: England face France in Saturday's third-place playoff in Miami after letting a 1-0 lead slip late.
Tuchel stands by England tactics after 2-1 World Cup loss to Argentina
What's next: England face France in Saturday's third-place playoff as criticism grows over the late tactical retreat.
Series: England · Tuchel Post World Cup Fallout · 2 chapters since Jul 17Spain carry 37-match run into World Cup final against Argentina
What's new: Sunday’s title game will pit Spain’s 37-match unbeaten stretch against defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi.
2026 World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina set for July 20
Spain advanced after beating Prancis 2-0, while Argentina turned back England on Lautaro Martinez's injury-time goal.
Antara News, Republika +1
FA keeps Tuchel after England's 2-1 World Cup loss to Argentina
What's next: Thomas Tuchel is expected to stay through Euro 2028 despite criticism over the late tactical shift in Atlanta.
BBC Sport, Tribunnews
Argentina beat England 2-1 on Martinez goal to reach World Cup final
What's next: Lionel Messi and Argentina advanced to the title match after Lautaro Martinez scored from Messi's cross in the 92nd minute.
The Guardian (Football), ABC News
Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final
What's next: England's 60-year wait for a men's World Cup final goes on after a stoppage-time winner from Lautaro Martinez.
Argentina rallies past England 2-1 to reach World Cup final
What's next: Argentina will face Spain in the final after Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scored in stoppage time.
The New York Times, NPR +2
Argentina beats England 2-1, reaches World Cup final vs Spain
What's next: Argentina will face Spain on Sunday after Lionel Messi set up both late goals in Atlanta.
Argentina Beat England 2-1, Face Spain in World Cup Final
Enzo Fernandez tied it in the 85th minute, then Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in stoppage time.
Antara News, Republika +1
England faces Argentina in World Cup semifinal in Atlanta
What's next: Lionel Messi meets England for the first time as Thomas Tuchel chases a place in the final.
England, Argentina renew World Cup feud in semifinal in Atlanta
What's next: The winner of Wednesday's Match 102 reaches the 2026 World Cup final, with Lionel Messi set to face England for the first time.
England and Argentina battle for 2026 World Cup final spot
The semifinal winner in Atlanta will face Spain in the final, with Messi already on eight goals in the tournament.
Antara News, Republika
Argentina set up World Cup semifinal against England in Atlanta
What's next: Lionel Messi is poised to face England for the first time as the defending champions chase another final.
The Guardian (Football), Fox News
England, Argentina vie for final berth against Spain
Spain advanced to the final after a 2-0 win over France, leaving the Atlanta winner to meet La Roja.
Republika, Tribunnews
England-Argentina semifinal revives 60 years of World Cup history
What’s new: Lionel Messi is set to face England for the first time in Wednesday’s semifinal in Atlanta.
2026 World Cup semifinals: France vs Spain, England vs Argentina
France play Spain on July 15 in Arlington, while England meet defending champion Argentina a day later in Atlanta.
Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, reaches semis
What's next: Defending champion Argentina faces England in Atlanta after Julián Alvarez scored the winner in the 112th minute.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Argentina led Switzerland 1-0 at half in World Cup quarterfinal
What's new: Alexis Mac Allister scored in the 10th minute from Lionel Messi's corner at Kansas City Stadium.
The Guardian (Football), Antara News +3
Argentina vs Swiss: Messi chases semifinal, Nati rely on discipline
Swiss reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years, while Argentina have conceded 2 goals in their last two knockout games.
Antara News, Republika +1
France face Morocco in quarterfinal, Deschamps eyes efficiency
The match will be handled by an Argentine refereeing crew, while France enter as the tournament's top scorers with 14 goals.
Series: France · World Cup Quarterfinal Vs Morocco · 3 chapters since Jul 9Argentina rallies from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup
What's next: Lionel Messi's side advanced to the quarterfinals after scoring three times in the final 13 minutes in Atlanta.
Earlier: Messi and Salah start as Argentina face Egypt in round of 16Series: Fifa World Cup · Argentina Egypt Last 16 · 3 chapters since Jul 7Argentina rallies from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup
What's next: Lionel Messi's late equalizer and Enzo Fernandez's stoppage-time winner sent Argentina to the quarterfinals.
Antara News, Republika +1
Argentina faces Egypt in round of 16, Scaloni urges caution
The Atlanta matchup will pit Lionel Messi against Mohamed Salah for the first time at senior international level.
The Guardian (Football), Antara News
Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 at World Cup
The win sends Argentina into the round of 32 and top of Group J with six points from two matches.
Antara News, Republika +2
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with 2 goals vs Austria
The Argentina forward now has 18 goals in 28 matches, passing Miroslav Klose's 16-goal mark.
The Guardian (Football), Antara News +3
Argentina face Austria in Dallas, spotlight still on Messi
A win would also help Argentina avoid a possible meeting with Spain in the round of 32.
Antara News, The Guardian (Football) +1
Argentina TV host quits after false report of Messi father's death
What's new: Luzu TV fired staff tied to the on-air error after the Messi family said Jorge Messi is hospitalized and recovering.
Messi family seeks privacy as father receives medical treatment
What's new: Jorge Messi, 68, is under medical observation as the family pushes back on false death reports in Argentina.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Messi scores hat trick as Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City
The three goals put Argentina atop Group J, while Messi recorded his first World Cup hat trick.
Antara News, Republika
Messi hat trick lifts Argentina past Algeria 3-0 at World Cup
What's new: The three goals pulled Lionel Messi level with Miroslav Klose atop the tournament's all-time scoring list.
BBC Sport, PBS NewsHour +2
Messi hat trick lifts Argentina past Algeria 3-0 at World Cup
What's new: Messi drew level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals and reached the mark on his 200th cap.
Messi leads Argentina against Aljazair in Group J opener
New: the defending champions start Messi, Almada and Lautaro Martinez from the outset in Kansas City.
Republika, Antara News +2
Messi, 39 during 2026 tournament, returns for another World Cup
Why it matters: Argentina will again build around the 2022 winner as Messi chases a second World Cup title and a new age mark for his country.
2026 World Cup opens with 48 teams, 104 matches across 3 nations
What’s next: Mexico opens against South Africa on June 11, and the final is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
PBS NewsHour, NPR