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Messi says Argentina win over England was 'a gift' for Maradona

Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to Diego Maradona after Argentina came from behind to beat England and reach the 2026 World Cup final. The captain said the victory was "a gift" for the late icon before turning his focus towards one more chance at football history.

World Cup value tracker: Enzo plays hero as Yamal hits £210m

Excitement is growing as we approach the final of the 2026 World Cup and, throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, is tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Will their price rise or plummet? Follow our unique player value tracker to find out...

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'England got lucky' - Shearer admits Argentina deserved semi-final victory

Alan Shearer admitted Argentina were the better side after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat, insisting the Three Lions were fortunate to stay in the contest for so long. The former striker praised Lionel Scaloni's side for their composure, tactical adjustments and deserved comeback to reach the final.

Bellingham explains fiery confrontation with Messi during England defeat

Jude Bellingham has revealed what was said during his heated exchange with Lionel Messi in England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The midfielder insisted there was no bad blood between the pair and explained the conversation was simply part of the intensity of a high-stakes contest.

'Nobody wants to play' - Tuchel slams World Cup third-place play-off

Thomas Tuchel has hit out at the World Cup third-place play-off, claiming that neither his England players nor their French counterparts have any desire to take part in the fixture. The Three Lions saw their dreams of a first final since 1966 crushed by Argentina in a dramatic semi-final, leaving them with one final, unwanted obligation in Miami.

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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi climbs to No.1

The 2026 World Cup is in its final stages and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With only four of the original 48 nations left in the tournament, including England and France due to their participation in the third-place play-off match, which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.