Spain's 2026 World Cup win has seen Villarreal winger Alex Baena secure a place in the history books that even the greatest players of all time cannot match. While the headlines at MetLife Stadium focused on the passing of the torch from Lionel Messi to Lamine Yamal, Baena quietly completed a feat never before seen in the men's game.
Gary Neville has delivered a scathing assessment of Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, insisting Lionel Scaloni's side were fortunate to stay in the contest. The former Manchester United defender also questioned how heavily the reigning champions rely on Lionel Messi.
Thousands of passionate supporters gathered in Buenos Aires to welcome the Argentina squad home following their World Cup final defeat to Spain. Captain Lionel Messi was notably absent from the delegation after electing to fly directly to Miami before taking a short break in Rosario, leaving head coach Lionel Scaloni and 16 players to lead the parade.
Leandro Paredes has broken his silence after Argentina's World Cup final defeat, but avoided addressing his role in the chaotic post-match brawl. The midfielder now faces uncertainty with FIFA set to investigate the ugly scenes despite his red card being removed.
And so the 2026 World Cup has come to a close after an enthralling 39 days that saw Spain get their hands on the trophy. Throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, has been tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Did their price rise or plummet? Check out the final standings of our unique player value tracker to find out...
Emi Martinez has hinted he could bring his Argentina career to an end after the Albiceleste lost the World Cup final to Spain. The Aston Villa goalkeeper admitted his heartbreak in an emotional message, leaving his international future uncertain.
Rodrigo De Paul has defended Argentina following their World Cup final defeat to Spain, accusing critics of spreading "baseless conspiracy theories" throughout the tournament. The midfielder insists the backlash only strengthened the bond within Lionel Scaloni's squad despite their painful loss.
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has claimed on social media that the 2030 World Cup will expand to an unprecedented 64-team tournament. The bold declaration follows confirmation from Gianni Infantino that FIFA plans to evaluate further expansion after the groundbreaking 48-team 2026 edition in North America.
Lionel Messi and Argentina were left heartbroken after losing the World Cup final to Spain, but the Argentine captain quickly received an emotional show of support from his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo. Her heartfelt tribute praised his resilience, character and enduring legacy despite the painful defeat.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul have been granted a mandatory recovery hiatus following their intense World Cup run with Argentina. Inter Miami's star duo will reportedly sit out upcoming league encounters and the MLS All-Star Game, ensuring they receive crucial rest after starring on the global stage.
Topps is celebrating one of football's most memorable images by turning Lionel Messi's famous photo with baby Lamine Yamal into a unique trading card. The announcement comes just a day after the pair faced each other in the World Cup final.
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