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FIFA World Cup final: Argentina’s Scaloni admits Spain was better, praises his players

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FIFA World Cup final: Argentina’s Scaloni admits Spain was better, praises his players

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni looks dejected after losing the World Cup final to Spain, on July 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain deserved to be crowned world champions but said he could not have asked for more from his Argentina players after their 1-0 extra-time defeat in the FIFA World Cup…

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Ecstatic celebrations as Spaniards fete World Cup triumph

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Ecstatic celebrations as Spaniards fete World Cup triumph

Spain fans celebrate at Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid after Spain win the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, on July 20, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Thousands of ecstatic Spanish fans in Madrid bellowed out the Queen song “We Are the Champions” following Spain’s victory in the World Cup final on Sunday (July 19,…

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Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

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Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

France’s Kylian Mbappe shakes hands with France coach Didier Deschamps at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against England, at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S., on July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kylian Mbappe moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record on Saturday (July 18, 2026),…

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England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

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England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

England’s Ollie Watkins and Harry Kane look at their bronze medals during the ceremony after the match. | Photo Credit: Reuters England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Also read: FIFA World Cup third-place…

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Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal: From a 2007 baby photo to the World Cup final, football’s perfect full-circle story

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Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal: From a 2007 baby photo to the World Cup final, football’s perfect full-circle story

Who will bathe in glory? The 20-year-old Messi and the five-month-old Yamal at a photoshoot in Barcelona in 2007. The two will now vie for football’s greatest honour. | Photo Credit: AP Some old photographs gather dust, some others gather meaning. When Lionel Messi held a five-month-old Lamine Yamal during a charity calendar shoot around…

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FIFA World Cup: Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match

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FIFA World Cup: Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match

Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine”, referring to the Falkland Islands, while his teammate Nicolas Otamendi gestures to him, at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Argentina players held up…

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England vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup: Reigning champion rallies to beat tough English side, enters final again

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England vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup: Reigning champion rallies to beat tough English side, enters final again

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 ​win over England in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) to send Lionel Messi’s reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain. England vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup semifinal Highlights Just when England ‌appeared set for victory after…

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England vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Age-old rivalry reignited in semifinal showdown

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England vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Age-old rivalry reignited in semifinal showdown

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. England’s lineup – Jordan Pickford (GK), Reese James (RB), John Stones (CB), Mark Guehi (CB), Dedj Spence (LB), Declan Rice (MF), Elliott Anderson (MF), Morgan Rogers (RW), Jude Bellingham (MF), Anthony Gordon (LW), Harry Kane (FW) Argentina’s lineup – Emiliano Martinez (GK), Nahuel Molina (RB), Cristian Romero…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: De la Fuente says Spain have recaptured 2010 spirit after France masterclass

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FIFA World Cup 2026: De la Fuente says Spain have recaptured 2010 spirit after France masterclass

Spain coach Luis De La Fuente celebrates after the France vs Spain match as they advance to the World Cup final on July 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said his side had revived the spirit of their 2010 World ​Cup triumph after a commanding 2-0 win over France…

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