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The photo that foretold it: Yamal faces Messi, who 'baptised' him, in final
Almost 19 years ago, Messi quite literally held Yamal in his arms. Now, fate has brought them together with the biggest prize in football at stake.
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Messi scripts late miracle as Argentina shatter England's World Cup dream
Anthony Gordon put England within sight of their first World Cup final since 1966, but Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late as Argentina's control and Messi's creativity turned semifinal
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 9:11 AM IST "FIFA World Cup")
Will Fifa punish Argentina before Spain final over Falklands banner?
Argentina could face a fine after players displayed a Falklands banner, but precedent suggests bans before the Spain final are unlikely unless Fifa treats the repeat offence as aggravated
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 9:07 AM IST "FIFA World Cup")
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi overtakes Mbappe in golden boot race
With eight goals and four assists, Messi now leads the Golden Boot race, edging France captain Kylian Mbappe, who also has eight goals but only three assists.
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 7:02 AM IST "FIFA World Cup")
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Who is Slavko Vincic? The man tasked to officiate the ARG vs ESP WC final
At 46, Vincic has reached the pinnacle of refereeing, becoming the first Slovenian official to take charge of a FIFA World Cup final
Full circle moment: How internet is reacting before Messi vs Yamal WC clash
The Messi and Yamal photo from 2007 has taken over social media as both players gear up to represent respective countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final
Messi's magic on the biggest stage leaves little room for the GOAT debate
The remarkable thing about Lionel Messi is no longer that he can produce moments of magic. It is that the football world has come to expect them even when logic suggests otherwise.
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World Cup final's 20-minute half-time show: Will it disrupt match flow?
Fifa plans an 11-minute half-time show at MetLife Stadium, raising concerns over player readiness, lost momentum and restarting the Spain-Argentina final at 12:30 am IST on July 20.
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Are broadcasters bound to show Infantino? Inside Fifa's TV power, economics
Broadcasters are not explicitly ordered to show the Fifa president, but a compulsory global feed, dignitary-shot rules and Fifa's stake in its producer keep Gianni Infantino on screens worldwide
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England vs Argentina HIGHLIGHTS FIFA World Cup SF: Messi inspires ARG to the final with late 2-1 win
Goals from Fernandez and Martinez hand Argentina a late 2-1 victory against England to set a final date with Spain.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's rollercoaster road to the semi-final
Lionel Scaloni's side has combined moments of brilliance with remarkable resilience, reaching another World Cup semifinal where England now awaits.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: England's tricky road to their 4th semi-final
England's toughest test yet came in Miami against a fearless Norway side led by Erling Haaland.
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Argentina, England clash at Fifa as strains over Falkland Islands reemerge
Argentina and England meet in a high-stakes World Cup semifinal as the decades-old Falklands sovereignty dispute returns to the spotlight
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World Cup SF: Argentina vs England preview, prediction, head-to-head, stats
While Argentina are chasing their second successive final appearance, the English side will be hoping for their first participation in the title decider since lifting the trophy back in 1966
Bengaluru allows restaurants to stay open till 3.30 am for Fifa World Cup
The Karnataka government has extended food service hours for Bengaluru eateries during the Fifa World Cup semi-finals and final after requests from the hospitality industry
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Spain dismantle France in semis to reach first World Cup final since 2010
Rodri controlled midfield, Lamine Yamal forced the breakthrough and Pedro Porro finished a flowing move as Spain neutralised France's star-studded attack in a commanding 2-0 semifinal win
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France vs Spain HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC S/F: Spain crush France to reach World Cup final after 16 years
France vs Spain HIGHLIGHTS: Spain, with the help of goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, beat France 2-0 to deny Les Blues a third straight World Cup final appearance
FIFA World Cup 2026: European champion Spain's road to the semi-finals
Luis de la Fuente's side has grown stronger with every match in North America, combining defensive solidity with timely attacking contributions from across the squad.
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Data viz: The World Cup teams that never trailed - and those that never led
A minute-by-minute breakdown of all 100 matches in Fifa World Cup 2026 reveals which teams controlled their games, who spent them chasing, and who staged comebacks.
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England-Argentina tops France-Spain in ticket pull despite lower team value
France and Spain have a combined squad value of $3.137 billion, against $2.475 billion for England and Argentina. Yet England-Argentina semifinal tickets are priced higher than France-Spain.
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