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Distraught Lionel Messi bursts into tears as his World Cup career ends in heartbreak after brutal loss to Spain
Lionel Messi’s World Cup career ended in tears after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time to hand Luis de la Fuente’s side the trophy. The result denied Messi a fairytale send-off in what is expected to be his last World Cup appearance, and…
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Lamine Yamal completes football at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Spain’s Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi’s evening ends in tears.
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Argentina boss Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday’s World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.
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Spain edge Argentina after extra time to win World Cup final
Spain beat Argentina after extra time to win the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal before captain Rodri lifted the trophy in New Jersey. Pundits, including former England captain Alan Shearer, hailed it as “a victory for football,” pointing to Spain’s dominant, possession-based performance against an Argentina side accused of…
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‘The reaction is terrible’ – World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
Argentina’s players reacted angrily at full-time as Spain beat them in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup final, with BBC Sport footage capturing the frustration boiling over among the South American side. The result denied Argentina back-to-back titles after their 2022 triumph, and the ugly scenes afterwards underline how bitterly the defending champions…
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‘Everyone’s afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Ukraine is facing a growing crisis in military recruitment, with violent clashes breaking out between draft officers and men resisting conscription as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Veteran soldier Vasyl Krupych, who survived brutal fighting in Donbas, was later beaten with a crowbar while serving with a recruitment patrol, an incident reflecting…
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Trump joins Spain’s World Cup celebrations after Argentina defeat
President Donald Trump drew significant attention during the trophy presentation at the 2026 World Cup final, joining Spain’s celebrations after the team beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Coverage of the ceremony noted that Trump “stole part of the spotlight” from the champions, with his involvement in the presentation becoming as much a talking point…
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FIFA introduces first World Cup final halftime show featuring global stars
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured football’s first-ever official halftime show, staged on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 11-minute performance brought together a striking line-up of global stars, including Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Burna Boy and the Muppets, reflecting a deliberate push…
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Spain Captures 2026 World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, defeating Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The match remained tightly contested throughout normal play before a breakthrough came in extra time, giving Spain control
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Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale ends with pitiful Argentina as final villains | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
Argentina’s World Cup defence ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final, with Lionel Messi’s farewell appearance on football’s biggest stage failing to produce a fairytale finish. Once the tournament’s most entertaining side, Argentina lost their spark against a Spanish team that gradually took control, ultimately breaking through in extra time. The result…