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The World Cup is over. Is Lionel Messi's Argentina journey really finished?

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 06:56 IST

Argentina's fans are silhouetted as they stand atop a structure with an image of Lionel Messi in the background near the Obelisk after Argentina lost the FIFA World Cup final

Did the World Cup 2026 final feature two best teams? Numbers say otherwise

Argentina vs Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 10:49 IST

Lionel Scaloni breaks down in tears, casts doubt over Argentina future

Lionel Scaloni, Head Coach of Argentina, reacts after receiving his runner-up medal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 05:22 IST

Ramos skips Spain's celebrations to console tearful Messi after Yamal's gesture

Sergio Ramos and Lamine Yamal consoling Lionel Messi after the World Cup 2026 final.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 05:01 IST

In a World Cup ruled by superstars, Spain proved the team still matters most

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 04:42 IST

How Spain 2026 evolved beyond 2010 without abandoning their footballing identity

The Spain team after the 2010 and 2026 World Cups.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 03:42 IST

Super-sub Nico Williams gives Spain wings in World Cup final

Spain's Nico Williams after the FIFA World Cup Final on Monday. (Reuters)

Published on Jul 20, 2026 02:42 IST

Why Rodri deserved Golden Ball over Messi after the WC final settled the debate

Rodri with the golden ball and Lionel Messi after losing the final.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 02:40 IST

The blueprint that broke Messi: How Spain dismantled Argentina to win the WC

Spain players form a guard of honor for Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates during the trophy presentation

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 05:32 IST

World Cup 2026 final: Spain’s collective triumphs over Messi’s genius

Spain's Dani Olmo lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the World Cup final against Argentina. (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 20, 2026 01:45 IST

One final, several records lost: How Spain denied Messi a historic farewell

Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 01:41 IST

Messi lost everything in one night—and barely left a mark on the World Cup final

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts during the 2026 World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 24:42 IST

Written off, then written into history: Ferran Torres' World Cup redemption

Ferran Torres' goal sealed the World Cup win for Spain.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 24:29 IST

Argentina’s Paredes pushes Garcia, Gavi to the ground after Spain win World Cup

Spain's Gavi falls as he scuffles with Argentina's Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada after World Cup final.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 04:03 IST

Messi cries inconsolably after Spain deny Argentina consecutive World Cup titles

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 23:20 IST

Spain end Argentina's reign to reclaim World Cup after 16 years

Spain's Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 22:58 IST

FIFA World Cup Final referees: Who will assist Slavko Vinčić on VAR today?

FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina vs Spain referees and VAR officials list . REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Published on Jul 19, 2026 17:26 IST

ESP vs ARG Highlights: Messi leaves in tears as Spain crowned World Champions

Spain are the new World Champions!

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 23:02 IST

Americanisation of football: From Hollywood to Trump and everything in between

US President Donald Trump speaks alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a FIFA Reception at Trump Tower on July 17, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 19, 2026 16:52 IST

What does Messi need to do in FIFA WC final to win Golden Boot and beat Mbappe?

Lionel Messi needs a hat-trick on Sunday to win the Golden Boot.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 10:53 IST

Lionel Messi's assists, Rodri's passes: World Cup final by the numbers

Argentina face Spain in the World Cup final.

Published on Jul 19, 2026 09:06 IST

Ronaldo Nazario says Argentina lack strength to mount a World Cup final comeback

Ronaldo Nazario has predicted that Spain will win the World Cup 2026 final.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 14:06 IST

Lionel Messi returns to the stadium where he once retired after heartbreak

Lionel Messi once announced his international retirement after Argentina lost to Chile in the 2016 Copa America final.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 08:08 IST

Argentina or Spain? World Cup final leaves Barcelona fans in a painful bind

Barcelona fans will face a strange dilemma during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 06:44 IST

The teacher and tactician he moulded: De la Fuente vs Scaloni in World Cup final

Luis de la Fuente in Arlington and Lionel Scaloni in Miami Gardens.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 05:48 IST

Lionel Messi in World Cup finals: From Germany heartbreak to France heroics

In Qatar, Lionel Messi had a more complete performance.

Published on Jul 19, 2026 05:44 IST

Bathroom breaks at half-time, empty roads: The world when a Fifa WC final is on

Argentina fans wearing Lionel Messi jerseys walk around New York ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 final against Spain, at Times Square in New York City.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 10:45 IST

Messi faces Yamal as WC 2026 final becomes football's greatest generational duel

Lionel Messi for Argentina and Lamine Yamal for Spain.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 06:58 IST

FIFA to review controversial World Cup hydration breaks after final, says Wenger

England's players huddle during a hydration break.

Published on Jul 19, 2026 04:16 IST

France turn to Zinedine Zidane as Didier Deschamps' 14-year reign ends

Didier Deschamps jokes with Zinedine Zidane on March 23, 1999.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 04:07 IST

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