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Spain wins the World Cup, but did FIFA favour Argentina? | In Focus podcast

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Spain wins the World Cup, but did FIFA favour Argentina? | In Focus podcast

Spain are world champions once again after a dominant FIFA World Cup campaign, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final. But beyond the result, the tournament has sparked fierce debate over contrasting footballing philosophies, refereeing decisions and the narratives that shaped the competition. FIFA final: Spain’s absolute domination over Argentina explained In this episode of In…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Messi leaves the World Cup as its most enduring presence

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Messi leaves the World Cup as its most enduring presence

Legendary status: No one can take away the imprint Messi has left on this tournament. | Photo Credit: Getty Images For 120 minutes, Spain did what no other team at this World Cup had managed. It found a way to keep Lionel Messi quiet. The plan was simple in theory but brutally difficult in practice. Every…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Messi leaves the World Cup as its most enduring presence

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Messi leaves the World Cup as its most enduring presence

Legendary status: No one can take away the imprint Messi has left on this tournament. | Photo Credit: Getty Images For 120 minutes, Spain did what no other team at this World Cup had managed. It found a way to keep Lionel Messi quiet. The plan was simple in theory but brutally difficult in practice. Every…

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‘The last of Messi’: Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

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‘The last of Messi’: Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines’ hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain. At the Cafe Relax bar in the historic centre of Buenos Aires, fans with tears in their eyes after the final whistle…

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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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Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup final LIVE updates: Summit clash under way between heavyweights

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Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup final LIVE updates: Summit clash under way between heavyweights

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Spain: Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, ‌Marc Cucurella; Rodri (captain), Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal. Argentina: Emiliano ⁠Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro ⁠Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, ‌Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolas Gonzalez; Lionel Messi (captain),…

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Messi has work to catch Mbappé for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final

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Messi has work to catch Mbappé for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final

Argentina’s Lionel Messi. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot. The Argentina superstar has won just about everything in soccer except for the award for being the leading scorer at the World Cup, and he’s now two behind Mbappé after the France striker…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 final: The stage is set for Argentina’s offense vs Spain’s defense

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FIFA World Cup 2026 final: The stage is set for Argentina’s offense vs Spain’s defense

The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain’s defensive juggernaut on Sunday (July 19, 2026) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain beat France…

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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

In the 22 previous World Cup men’s finals (which would include the 1950 match between Uruguay and Brazil that technically wasn’t a final, but decided who won the World Cup), the winning team has averaged 2.6 goals in the title matchup. The losing team has averaged 1.1 goals. The two most recent World Cup finals…

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