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Why Argentina never know when they are beaten

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:07 pm IST
Enzo Fernandez #24 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Getty Images via AFP)

Spain are favourites, but Lionel Messi doesn't care

FIFA World Cup: Spain face defending champions Argentina in the final.(AFP)
Published on Jul 17, 2026 10:36 am IST

And now, for a final flourish

Lionel Messi (left) and Lamine Yamal on opposite sides make the final a clash of generations. (AFP.)
Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:00 am IST

Destiny brings Messi and Yamal face-to-face again

A photograph shows a mosaic made by Kosovar artist Alkent Pozhegu with grain and seeds, depicting Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) and Spain's Lamine Yamal, in the town of Gjakova. (AFP)
Published on Jul 16, 2026 09:17 pm IST

Preserving the lead isn’t an English virtue

England's Anthony Gordon (18) and Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) run for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 06:42 am IST

Argentina in final after another Messi-inspired comeback

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match as they advance to the World Cup final (REUTERS)
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 07:35 am IST
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