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Trailing 2-0 with 15 minutes remaining, Argentina rallied to win 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals against Switzerland.
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Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final, with Lionel Messi possibly playing his last tournament match.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 7:13 AM
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Fans lined the streets to greet Argentina’s national football team as they returned home following their World Cup defeat.
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Spain secured its second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, highlighted by young star Lamine Yamal's historic achievement and his little brother Kenye's viral celebrations.
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Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to secure Spain's second World Cup title, denying Lionel Messi a consecutive championship in what could be his final World Cup match.
Washington Times News | Jul 19, 2026, 11:01 PM
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Sports analyst Dan Dakich highlights Lionel Messi’s leadership and predicts an Argentina victory in the FIFA World Cup Final against Spain, noting Messi’s strong bid for the Golden Boot.
Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 3:34 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f4f1e8%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23087d76%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23087d76%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Reigning European champions Spain face defending world champions Argentina in a highly anticipated 2026 World Cup final marked by key matchups and symbolic generational clash.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 9:31 AM
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After trailing 4-0 at halftime, France staged a dramatic comeback led by Kylian Mbappé but fell short against England in Miami.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 9:03 AM
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France's Kylian Mbappe surpasses Lionel Messi as the all-time top World Cup scorer during the third-place match, despite France's 6-4 loss to England.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 19, 2026, 7:22 AM
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Ahead of the World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, fans in New York shared their preferences between young talent Lamine Yamal and veteran Lionel Messi.
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As the 2026 World Cup final approaches in New Jersey, organizers monitor wildfire smoke, while key figures including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum prepare to witness the historic match.
CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 9:41 PM
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Despite sky-high ticket prices and initial concerns over attendance, FIFA's dynamic pricing and demand management led to near sell-outs across matches in the United States-hosted 2026 World Cup.
CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 11:29 AM
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After semifinal victories over France and England, Spain and Argentina will clash for the 2026 World Cup title in New Jersey, marking a historic showdown outside the Middle East.
Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:56 AM
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Argentina overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, with Lionel Messi assisting both late goals.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:47 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%239fd2d6%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23c23b22%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23c23b22%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EGENERAL%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Lionel Messi’s two assists powered Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinal held in Atlanta, setting up a final showdown with Spain.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 10:53 PM
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Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane are among the standout stars in the highly anticipated World Cup semifinal match in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 16th, 2026.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 9:51 PM
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In a tense quarterfinal match, Argentina narrowly defeated Switzerland to advance to the World Cup semifinals, where they will face England.
NPR News | Jul 12, 2026, 9:52 AM
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Argentina narrowly advances to the World Cup semifinals after a tense quarterfinal victory over Switzerland, setting up a clash with England.
NPR News | Jul 12, 2026, 7:41 AM
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Argentina advances after a tense Round of 16, preparing for a challenging match against Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 6:57 PM
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Spain secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals, setting up a semi-final clash with France. Meanwhile, other major sports events unfolded across Europe.
France 24 English | Jul 11, 2026, 9:19 AM
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Argentina edges closer to defending their World Cup title with a thrilling win against Egypt, highlighted by Messi's crucial goal.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 7, 2026, 6:56 PM
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Argentina staged a dramatic comeback at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to narrowly defeat Egypt, with Lionel Messi playing a pivotal role despite a missed penalty.
France 24 English | Jul 7, 2026, 6:15 PM
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Egypt takes a surprising lead with a goal and crucial saves against Argentina, including a penalty stop on Messi, in Atlanta.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 5:58 PM
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Egypt's Mohamed Salah has made history by captaining his nation to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, overcoming past disappointments and challenges.
ABC Australia News | Jul 7, 2026, 3:53 PM