Dibu Martínez, Argentine goalkeeper for Aston Villa, shines in big matches with sharp reflexes and key saves
Spain has secured a second World Cup title with Ferran Torres’s extra-time winner against Argentina, finishing 1-0 in a match defined by Spain’s dominance and Argentina’s discipline issues. Enzo Fernandez’s red card proved pivotal as Spain capitalised on their superior ball control and tactical discipline to seal victory.
Spain has captured the World Cup title after a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal as Spain become the first nation to hold both men’s and women’s World Cup titles simultaneously. Lionel Messi, at 39, is facing a potential end to his international career amid a heartbroken night in New Jersey.
Argentina has named a 26-man World Cup squad, led by Lionel Messi, despite a left hamstring fatigue that has sidelined him from Inter Miami's latest match. Recovery times vary; Argentina will base in Kansas City with friendlies in the lead-up.
Lionel Messi has extended the men’s World Cup scoring record and continued a prolific tournament run. He has scored in consecutive World Cup matches, netting goals from open play and set pieces while helping Argentina secure group-stage wins and progress toward the knockout rounds in the 2026 tournament.
Lionel Messi has moved clear in World Cup scoring, reaching 18 goals across six tournaments. The Argentinian captain scored in additional time after a late chance was missed from the spot, as Argentina secures a win to stay on track for knockout qualification.
Argentina secures a 3-2 win over Cape Verde after extra time, with Messi’s early goal followed by a Cape Verde comeback and a dramatic own goal sealing the result; Argentina advance to face Egypt in the last 16 while Cape Verde exit with their reputation enhanced.
Argentina has rallied to reach the 2026 World Cup final after a dramatic late comeback against England, with Lionel Messi providing decisive assists and a late winning cross. Messi’s performance has cemented his status as the tournament’s standout, as Argentina seeks back-to-back titles.
England and Argentina clash in a World Cup semi-final marked by a new rule allowing red cards for players who cover their mouths during verbal exchanges. Paredes complains to referee Elfath as Kane briefly covers his mouth; earlier incidents involving Hincapié and Almirón underline enforcement of the rule.
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Spain’s Lamine Yamal faces Lionel Messi as Argentina and Spain collide in the World Cup final. Messi, at 39, seeks one last crown while Yamal, 19, aims to cement his place among football’s greats. The match also marks a historic meeting with a UNICEF photo backstory that links the players since infancy.