World Cup Coverage
World Cup 2026 reaction: Live updates, news as Spain outclass Messi and Argentina to win second title - July 20
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Simón says it was Spain's record defense that made the goalkeeper's job so easy in the World Cup
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The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse
Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future
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Zlatan Ibrahimović Breaks Down How Spain 'Dominated' Without Lamine Yamal At His Best
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Performers take to the stage at the World Cup final, in photos
Lamine Yamal hugging Lionel Messi after World Cup was perfect passing of the baton
'Ted Lasso' appears at World Cup halftime show to 'BELIBE'
Wayne Rooney's 4-word review of World Cup final halftime show was brutally honest

Spain, World Cup

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Spain beats Argentina, wins the 2026 World Cup after Ferran Torres goal
It's Lionel Messi and Argentina vs. Lamine Yamal and Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Follow for live updates, highlights and analysis.

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Houston Chronicle · 2h
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
ESPN on MSN · 3h
2026 World Cup moment of the day: Gol, por favor - Ferran, Spain's prayers answered with World Cup winner

Argentina, Lionel Messi

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After World Cup final heartbreak, was that the end for Lionel Messi in an Argentina shirt?
Messi played all 120-plus minutes as Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time, but he only recorded one shot. Now the 39-year-old will face questions about retirement from the national team.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 8h
Lionel Messi cries after Argentina loses World Cup final
Bleacher Report on MSN · 6h
Lionel Messi reacts to Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup final loss to Spain

France's Kylian Mbappé wins Golden Boot

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2026 World Cup award winners: Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Best Young Player, Golden Glove
Kylian Mbappe will take home the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in France's eight games, while Rodri has been crowned the tournament's best player and awarded the Golden Ball after Spain beat Argentina in the final.

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The Associated Press- Sports on MSN · 8h
Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain's Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title
FOX Sports on MSN · 8h
France's Kylian Mbappé wins Golden Boot as World Cup's top goalscorer

Argentina, Spain

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Chicago fans pack West Loop business to watch Spain take down Argentina to become 2026 World Cup champions
Spain topped Argentina in extra time, one-nil, after playing scoreless for 90 minutes at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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FOX Sports on MSN · 7h
Spain, Argentina break out into brawl after 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Bleacher Report on MSN · 8h
Argentina, Spain fight on field in trending video after 2026 FIFA World Cup final

Spain erupts in celebration

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Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
As the first games were preparing to begin, the administration continued to find itself under global scrutiny for its visa decisions.

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USA Today · 5h
President Trump hands out winning medals to World Cup champions Spain
HuffPost on MSN · 1h
Spain erupts in celebration after historic World Cup triumph over Argentina

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente speaks

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Luis de la Fuente reaction: Spain manager on how they limited Messi, World Cup win, Cucurella tattoo, more
"I already told them they were wrong to say they’d get my face tattooed," De la Fuente said after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup Final. "Because they’re men of their word and they’re going to follow through.

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ESPN on MSN · 6h
Luis de la Fuente's team ethos won the World Cup for Spain
Fox Sports · 6h
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente speaks after leading his side to a FIFA World Cup title

Lamine Yamal, Messi

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Lamine Yamal completes football at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final, it looked and felt symbolic. A passing of the torch. Messi, at 39, gazed long and hard at Argentina's fans packed around the New York New Jersey Stadium as they sang his name after what may be the last time he graces the game's biggest stage.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 8h
Watch Lionel Messi embrace Lamine Yamal after World Cup final
Fox Sports · 7h
EVERY Lamine Yamal touch against Argentina in 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final

Lionel Scaloni’s message

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'It hurts my soul': Lionel Scaloni couldn't hide Argentina's World Cup pain
Lionel Scaloni apologized then walked out of his postgame conference, mourning the loss of the World Cup trophy that once belonged to Argentina.

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NBC Sports · 5h
Lionel Scaloni: Messi ‘best to ever stand on a pitch,’ says Argentina boss in tear-filled World Cup recap
ESPN on MSN · 6h
Lionel Scaloni unsure about Argentina future: We will see

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