Messi after World Cup final loss: The pain is enormous
Lionel Messi breaks his silence after Sunday's heavy World Cup final loss to Spain. "The pain is enormous," the 39-year-old writes on Instagram.
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What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals
A top referee who was not allowed into the United States, a Norwegian national team that made it all the way to the quarterfinals and the day Donald Trump made a famous phone call to FIFA. This happened during the six intense weeks of the World Cup.
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Lionel Messi in tears after what may have been his final World Cup final appearance
Lionel Messi took the final loss in his stride. But after receiving his silver medal from US President Donald Trump, tears came. "I hope everyone is proud of him," says Argentina national team captain Lionel Scaloni.
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Substitute Ferran Torres fires Spain to World Cup gold in extra time against Argentina
Spain has won the World Cup in football. This after a 1-0 win after extra time in the final against Argentina. The great match hero was substitute Ferran Torres with the only goal of the match in the 106th minute. Today was fate, it was meant for us to win, says the goal scorer according to Sky Sports.
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World Cup final guide: Messi and Yamal meet for first time as Spain face Argentina
Spain and Argentina will face off in the World Cup final, where the 6.1-kilogram trophy made of 18-carat gold will be presented to the winner - likely by US President Donald Trump. The big showdown will be between superstars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the final.
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Longer halftime in World Cup final could favor Argentina, says Sweden coach
How long will the halftime break be in the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina? Many signs indicate it will be longer than the traditional 15 minutes. I think it can benefit a team like Argentina, says the women's national team's assistant coach and performance manager Niklas Egnell to TT.
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Mbappé becomes World Cup's all-time leading scorer after brace in France's loss to England
Despite losing to England in the bronze medal match at the World Cup, France star striker Kylian Mbappé was able to score two goals and write himself into the history books. "I would have preferred not to be the top scorer and instead play tomorrow's match," Mbappé said, according to AFP.
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England win World Cup bronze after 6-4 thriller against France
England take bronze in the World Cup after a 6-4 win over France in a high-scoring and dramatic bronze medal match, to say the least. It is the country's second World Cup medal ever. It was a crazy match, says England hat-trick scorer Bukayo Saka.
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World Cup guide: Deschamps can end his France reign with a medal
France were mentioned as one of the overwhelming favorites for the World Cup gold medal, England as an outsider. Now both nations are in the bronze medal match after heavy semi-final losses, where a medal would at least be a small band-aid on the wounds. Here's everything you need to know.
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Messi and Yamal face off as football’s commercial power grows
Soccer stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal earn a lot of money both on and off the pitch. Tomorrow they will meet in the World Cup final in the United States, where a win could mean more than just a medal.
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Messi says Argentina will give it their all ahead of another World Cup final
Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi is getting ready for another World Cup final. "We'll give it our all," he promises at a press conference in New York - and is praised by an opponent at the same time.
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World Cup final guide: Messi and Yamal face off for the first time as Spain meet Argentina
Spain and Argentina will face off in the World Cup final, where the 6.1-kilogram trophy made of 18-karat gold will be presented to the winner - likely by US President Donald Trump. The key matchup will be between superstars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the final.
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World Cup bronze medal match: Deschamps’ final game as France face England
France were mentioned as one of the overwhelming favorites for the World Cup title, with England as outsiders. Now both nations meet in the bronze medal match after heavy semi-final defeats, where a medal would at least be a small bandage on the wounds. Here's everything you need to know.
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Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi set for World Cup final reunion 18 years after iconic baby photo
The image of 20-year-old Lionel Messi cradling a few-month-old Lamine Yamal was spread during Euro 2024. Years have passed, and now they meet - in the world's biggest match.
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Kane disappointed after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina: We've worked so hard
It was a bitter end for England in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Team captain Harry Kane was despondent afterward: "I'm incredibly disappointed for the boys," Kane told the BBC.
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Argentina fight back again to reach World Cup final after dramatic late turnaround
Argentina did it again - and is ready for the World Cup final after another dramatic turnaround. The team turned 0-1 into 2-1 in just seven minutes. The big match-winner was Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of added time. It's hard to explain what these players are like. We are unique. This team is unique, says Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni.
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Argentina vs England renews World Cup rivalry as Messi faces England for first time
Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" and David Beckham's red card are just two of the incredible events in World Cup history between Argentina and England. When they meet again, Lionel Messi is in the spotlight. It will be his first match against England. It will be special, says the Argentine.
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World Cup guide: Messi faces England for the first time in semifinal showdown
After 21 years with Argentina's senior national team, Lionel Messi will face England for the first time in his career on Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup's second semifinal.
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World Cup semi-final guide: Messi faces England for first time in his career
After 21 years with Argentina's senior national team, Lionel Messi will face England for the first time in his career on Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup semi-final.
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Argentina reach World Cup semifinals after Breel Embolo red card, extra-time win over Switzerland
Argentina are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time in Sunday morning's quarter-final. The decisive moment came when Swiss star Breel Embolo was sent off for his second yellow card.
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World Cup Guide: Norway face England in biggest match in their history
Norway is playing "the biggest match in our history" against role model England, and Argentina's Lionel Messi will try to put his historic World Cup penalty miss behind him when the national icon now faces Switzerland.
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World Cup Guide: Norway’s biggest match in history against England as Messi faces Switzerland
Norway plays "the biggest match in our history" against role models England, and Argentina's Lionel Messi will try to make up for his historic penalty miss at the World Cup when the national icon now faces Switzerland. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the final quarter-finals.
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France reach World Cup semi-finals as Mbappé and Dembélé score in 2-0 win over Morocco
The match was scoreless for a long time. Then the stars shone again. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé each scored a goal as France qualified for the World Cup semifinals after a 2-0 win over Morocco.
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Messi in tears after Argentina’s stunning comeback against Egypt
Reigning world champions Argentina were in real trouble in the round of 16 against Egypt. But they managed to turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 victory with three goals in 13 minutes at the end of the second half. After the final whistle, superstar and top scorer Lionel Messi burst into tears.
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