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

Published on Jul 20, 2026 01:45 IST

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

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

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

Messi cries after Spain beat Argentina: Will he play in 2030 World Cup?

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts after Spain's Ferran Torres scores 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. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 23:39 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

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

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

Made in La Masia: Nine Barça graduates set for the World Cup final

A total of nine La Masia graduates including Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are part of the squads that will contest the World Cup final.

Published on Jul 19, 2026 03:35 IST

Messi sends one last message before World Cup final, it's impossible to ignore

Lionel Messi had an emotional message for fans.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 05:44 IST

Mbappe eclipses Messi, but admits he would swap record for a WC final place

Kylian Mbappe walks off the pitch after the World Cup third-place playoff match.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 04:31 IST

Messi held a baby Yamal in his arms 17 years ago, now he stands across him in WC

Argentina and Spain will face each other in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 24:58 IST

Messi's Argentina looks to beat Drake curse twice as rapper places bet $1.5m bet

Canadian rapper Drake has bet $1.5 million on Argentina to defeat Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 19:53 IST

World Cup final is between Spanish coach and Argentinian coach, says Amitabh

Luis de la Fuente (left) is the coach for Spain, while Argentina's head coach for the FIFA World Cup is Lionel Scaloni (right).

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 19:40 IST

‘Shutting Messi down completely impossible’: Iniesta warns Spain ahead of final

Andres Iniesta has a warning for Spain regarding Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup final.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 18:38 IST

'I already completed football in Qatar': Lionel Messi sums up his legacy

Lionel Messi will be playing his third World Cup final.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 17:35 IST

Messi versus Spain in an ultimate battle of the familiar

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the semi-final victory against France as they advance to the World Cup final (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 15:33 IST

FIFA World Cup: From prize-money pool to predictions, here's all ahead of finals

Argentina takes on Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 11:15 IST

Messi, Djokovic, Kevin Hart and other icons frame up for an iconic selfie

L-R: Rodri, Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, Kevin Durant, Emiliano Martinez, Kevin Hart, Travis Scott, Michael Rubin, Rio Ferdinand, and Lionel Messi

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 09:50 IST

Medieval battles to anime action: FIFA World Cup’s oddly irresistible AI slop

Viral AI clips gave the FIFA World Cup a cinematic twist with anime action, medieval battles and fantasy scenes.

Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:51 IST

Still making plans? Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup final in Lucknow

Argentina and Spain will meet at FIFA finals at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. on Monday (Sunday night) from 12:30 am IST

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:28 IST

Messi's answer to Djokovic ‘pressure’ question says everything about Argentina

Novak Djokovic had an interesting question for Lionel Messi.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 07:32 IST

Why Argentina never know when they are beaten

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)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 14:37 IST

John Terry insists there was never a GOAT debate between Messi and Ronaldo

John Terry claims Lionel Messi was always clear of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 11:57 IST

Messi, Yamal or any other star footballer,who is your style twin at the FIFA WC?

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Published on Jul 17, 2026 10:33 IST

Zlatan tells England to 'look in the mirror' after semifinal loss vs Argentina

The English players were devastated after losing the World Cup semifinal to Argentina.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 10:12 IST

FIFA investigates Argentina players after controversial Falklands celebration

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso holds the banner.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 06:27 IST

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