Argentina vs. Paraguay - June 22, 2021

ARG

FinalJun 21

PAR

Recap

Lineup

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MATCH TIMELINE

88'

B. SamudioG. Avalos

88'

C. GonzalesA. Romero

82'

R. SanchezR. Piris Da Motta

A. CorreaA. Di Maria

81'

N. DominguezL. Paredes

80'

78'

A. Cardozo Lucena

R. De PaulP. Gomez

72'

66'

A. Cardozo LucenaA. Cubas

66'

O. RomeroA. Romero Gamarra

J. CorreaS. Aguero

59'

L. Paredes

34'

16'

G. Gomez

P. Gomez

10'

What's Buzzing

World Soccer Talk

Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 Argentina shirt can’t be retired because of a FIFA regulation https://t.co/ZVGSvCr8iu

GOLAZO

Boca Juniors beat Vélez on penalties after a goalless draw in the Copa Argentina Racing Club will be their quarterfinal opponents

World Soccer Talk

Report: Argentina’s first post-Lionel Messi friendlies to be played entirely on home soil https://t.co/navY20J53P

ESPN FC

Matías Galarza is joining Inter Miami CF from Argentinian side River Plate, a source told ESPN's @lizzy_becherano. https://t.co/ABgn1GJ7uE

World Soccer Talk

Lionel Messi to be honored across Argentine league following national team retirement https://t.co/dbcR0sC9GA

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Leandro Paredes comments on his Argentina national team future | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Winner announced for August Giveaway: 1986 Argentina Away Jersey | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Win the 2021 Argentina Home Jersey – September Giveaway! | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Nicolás Tagliafico comments on Lionel Messi retiring from Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Leandro Paredes comments on Lionel Messi’s retirement from the Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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José Mourinho congratulates Lionel Messi on Argentina national team retirement | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Emiliano Martínez comments on Lionel Messi retiring from Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Cristian Romero comments on Lionel Messi retiring from Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Rodrigo De Paul comments on Lionel Messi’s retirement from Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Lautaro Martínez comments on Lionel Messi’s retirement from Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Enzo Fernández posts about Lionel Messi’s retirement from Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•2d

🚨 Messi Retires from ArgentinaLeo calls it quits for national team after six World Cups, three major trophies

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Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Messi's Argentina Story 🇦🇷

GOAT says goodbye to La Albiceleste 🎥

Bleacher Report•4d

Messi Scores 4️⃣ In Historic Win 🐐New leader for MLS goals this season. Miami gets biggest club win ever

www.theguardian.com•5d

Alvarez 'Never' to Barça 🙅‍♂️Atleti chief claims his club won't ever sell in-demand striker to La Liga rivals

www.skysports.com•5d

Chelsea Prepared to Sell Enzo 💰Move to EPL rivals Man City is getting closer. Should he stay with the Blues?

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Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada can serve Argentina suspensions outside official games | Mundo Albicelestedescription

sports.yahoo.com•6d

Chelsea Agrees Martínez Deal 🧤Blues FINALLY sign a new keeper, get Emi for $10M (multiple reports)

www.theguardian.com•1w

Chelsea in Dibu Talks 🧤Villa's Argentine goalkeeper offered to Blues (The Athletic)

Bleacher Report•1w

Maradona Ball Sells for $3.4M 🤑

Bleacher Report•1w

Messi Fined For Hitting PlayerLeo getting an undisclosed fine in aftermath of scuffle with Philly (AP)

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Argentina players in the Premier League, Enzo Fernández, Marcos Senesi | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Leandro Paredes given huge 10-game ban after World Cup final fighting as Argentina punished for Falklands bannerLeandro Paredes scrapped with Spains Gavi after Argentina lost the World Cup final; Paredes handed 10-game ban and there are also suspensions for his team-mates Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada, and Gavi; Argentina fined after players held up Falklands banner after beating England

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Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada suspended for Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1w

FIFA Punishes Argentina10-game ban for Paredes, AFA fined $321K among punishments. Full breakdown here 📲

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Argentina trying to convince Carlos Díez of Spain to play for Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Claudio Tapia comments one month after Argentina national team’s World Cup final | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Alvarez's Look in Atleti Pic 😳

Atletico Universe

@atletiuniverse

Julián Alvarez with the 2026/27 Atleti kit. 🇦🇷🔴⚪️

TBT Messi Doing It All 🐐

B/R Football

@brfootball

Three years ago, Leo Messi lifted his 𝟒𝟒𝐭𝐡 trophy to become the most decorated footballer of all time 👑

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Simeone: Álvarez STAYS ❌Atleti manager likens club's stance to 'a court ruling'

Bleacher Report•2w

FC 27 Player Ratings Revealed 🎮Mbappé and Haaland top the list at 91 OVR. Top 27 players in app 📲

sports.yahoo.com•2w

Messi Misses THIRD-Straight Pen 😬Miami smashed by Nashville. Recap 📲

www.dailymail.com•2w

Enzo Booed by Fans 👀Chelsea fans divided as midfielder comes on during friendly

www.bbc.co.uk•2w

Are Fans More Invested in Stars Than Clubs?Messi, Ronaldo, Haaland, Bellingham - young fans may be changing 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

Ronaldo's Message to Messi ❤️Leo opens up on Dad's passing; rival CR7 shares support 📲

sports.yahoo.com•3w

Romero to Join Atletico 🇪🇸Tottenham captain off to La Liga in $46M deal (multiple reports)

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Lionel Messi to remain in Argentina, no return date for Inter Miami | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Mundo Albiceleste announces 2025-2026 Weekly Trivia winners | Mundo Albicelestedescription

De Paul Honors Messi 🥹

B/R Football

@brfootball

Rodrigo De Paul reveals Lionel Messi’s jersey after scoring for Inter Miami vs. Monterrey. Leo’s father, Jorge, died on Friday night after a long illness.

www.theguardian.com•3w

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Argentina great, dies aged 68Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge has died at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the ⁠Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario after a long illness, the family have announced

Bleacher Report•3w

Messi's Father Dies at 68Jorge Messi passed away on Saturday after 'a long illness'

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Nicolás Tagliafico speaks on the 2026 World Cup, his future with Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Atleti Agrees with Romero 🇦🇷Personal terms done, negotiations start for $46M-rated Spurs captain (Marca)

www.theguardian.com•3w

Mexico and Argentina line up behind Infantino to deepen football’s civil warThe Mexican and Argentinian football federations have issued their public backing for beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino in a move that has deepened world football’s civil war

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Claudio Tapia on Lionel Messi, Argentina win vs. England at World Cup | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Claudio Tapia comments on criticism of Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

www.theguardian.com•3w

Football Daily | The Argentinian FA has a date for your diary, whether you want it or notIn today’s Football Daily: Marking a meaningless, jingoistic token

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Argentina commemorate win against England at World Cup 2026 with special dayThe AFA is to establish a ‘National Football Teams Day’ for 15 July, the date of Argentina’s comeback victory over England.

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Argentina national team to play friendly matches in Argentina and China | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Chelsea sign Argentina international Valentín Barco from StrasbourgChelsea have handed a seven-year deal to Valentin Barco, a left-back from their sister club Strasbourg

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Win the 1986 Argentina Away Retro Jersey – August Giveaway! | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1mo

UEFA Loses Confidence in FIFAEuropean heads to review Infantino's failed plan claiming 'no option should be off the table'

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Winner announced for July Giveaway: 2004 Argentina Home Jersey | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1mo

Top Deals Yet to Happen 🔮Ranking Álvarez, Vini, Rodri and other possible blockbuster transfers 📲

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FIFA open seven cases against Argentina national team after World Cup final | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1mo

UEFA to Boycott World CupConcacaf joins European nations in rejecting FIFA's proposal

www.mlssoccer.com•1mo

Miami's Clean 3rd Kit 🩷🩵Messi and co. have new jersey inspired by club's Nu Stadium 📸

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FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina following World Cup incidents | Mundo Albicelestedescription

www.standard.co.uk•1mo

FIFA launch investigation over Argentina's 'Las Malvinas' tauntAlbiceleste players are accused of making ‘non-sporting demonstrations’ after World Cup semi-final

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Fifa open disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner and final chaosFifa has begun disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over the Falkland Islands banner displayed following their World Cup semi-final win over England

www.skysports.com•1mo

World Cup 2026: FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over several potential breaches including Falklands bannerFIFA is opening disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for their actions during the 2026 World Cup; Argentinas breaches include the use of a banner displaying a message about the Falklands after their win over England.

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UEFA Must Show Backbone 😤Reports on FIFA's move to sell World Cup stakes is too big to ignore 📲 (Guardian)

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Stephen “Kiki” Ramos becomes first Haitian to play with Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Spain star delivers on bizarre World Cup promise after final triumphDefender made a vow if Spain were to lift the World Cup trophy

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Romero To Inter Progressing 🇮🇹Clubs have 'basis' of $46M deal for Argentine defender, personal terms TBD with Barça interested (Sport Italia)

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Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World CupPresident also blames Brazil and Mexico and says online critics ‘do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed’

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni posts message after World Cup loss | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1mo

Top World Cup Flops 😬Ronaldo leads our team of most disappointing players 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Olmo: Argentina Coach LiedSpanish attacker speaks on post-final altercation 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Post-World Cup BS Meter 🕵️‍♂️Debating which stars of the summer may be on the move 📲

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Juan Román Riquelme on Lionel Messi’s World Cup with Argentina | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Argentina behaviour after World Cup final was 'intolerable and unacceptable' says Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente FIFA are investigating Argentinas conduct following their 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain; Leandro Paredes was shown a red card for violent conduct after full-time; Nahuel Molina attempted to knock over Spains Rodri; Argentina coach Roberto Ayala tried to punch Dani Olmo

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Leandro Paredes speaks on Argentina national team future, World Cup, conspiracies | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Argentina behaviour after World Cup final was ‘intolerable’, says De la FuenteSpain’s head coach, Luis De la Fuente, has hit out at the ‘intolerable, unacceptable’ behaviour of Argentina players in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s World Cup final

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Ángel Di María: “For me, the World Cup ended when Argentina won against England” | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Napoli present away shirt, tribute to Argentina | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Falkland Islands bowler criticises ‘disappointing’ Argentina World Cup bannerThe Falkland Islands bowler Cecil Alexander called Argentina’s World Cup banner ‘disappointing’ after his opening match at the Commonwealth Games

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Argentina to play friendly matches in September, October, November | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Roberto Ayala on Argentina national team contract, red card to Enzo Fernández, World Cup final | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Official World Cup Best XI 💎Cubarsí surprisingly left out of FIFA Team of Tournament 📲

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Roberto Ayala on negative comments from people about Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Roberto Ayala comments on conspiracy theories around Argentina national team | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1mo

Gavi: Don't Punish ArgentinaSpain midfielder defends opponents after World Cup final fight

Bleacher Report•1mo

World Cup Stocks Up/Down 🤔Tough times for Enzo. Risers and fallers after tournament 📲

www.theguardian.com•1mo

Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan ThomasMany Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni on World Cup final: “We lost because they were better” | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Argentina national team talk from locker room to pitch in World Cup final | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1mo

World Cup Final Sets TV Record 🤯Spain-Argentina averaged 66.4M combined viewers in US, largest non-Super Bowl audience since 1994 Olympics (FOX)

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Nicolás Otamendi on Argentina’s World Cup final loss | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Which Hurt More: 2026 or 2014? 😔🇦🇷

Argentina fans compare the pain of losing those World Cups 🎥

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Enzo Fernandez says Argentina played with 'pride' and 'humility' as FIFA investigate World Cup final behaviourAn investigation was launched into Argentinas conduct following their 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain; midfielder Leandro Paredes appeared to throw punches at members of the Spain squad, with Nahuel Molina also involved in a physical altercation

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni: “I don’t read social media” | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Leandro Paredes: “It was an honor to be part of the greatest Argentina national team in history” | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Lionel Messi lands in Rosario, Argentina after World Cup final | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Emiliano Martínez on Argentina’s World Cup final loss: “If it’s time to take a step aside” | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1mo

Messi-Yamal 1-of-1 Card 🤯Topps capitalizing on iconic 2007 photoshoot 📸

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Nicolás Tagliafico comments after Argentina’s loss in World Cup final | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Argentina national team in Argentina after World Cup final loss | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Rodrigo De Paul on Argentina: “I look at how many people were waiting for this defeat” | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•1mo

Messi Out MLS All-Star GameArgentina stars Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul will 'take some time' before rejoining Inter Miami (ESPN)

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Argentina national team arrive in Argentina after World Cup loss | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Enzo Fernández comments after Argentina’s World Cup final loss | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Fernandez breaks silence with message after World Cup final red cardChelsea star became sixth player to be sent off in a World Cup final

www.theguardian.com•1mo

Argentina players face bans as Fifa opens investigation into World Cup final brawlsLeandro Paredes was shown a red card after the final whistle and Fifa said it was looking into the Falklands banner on the pitch after England v Argentina

Bleacher Report•1mo

Messi: 'Pain Is Immense' 😔GOAT shares emotional message following World Cup final loss 📲

www.standard.co.uk•1mo

FIFA lauch Argentina investigation after World Cup final brawlChaos broke out at full-time whistle in New Jersey as players squared off

Bleacher Report•1mo

Argentina Players InvestigatedFIFA looking into fighting incident at end of World Cup final 📲

Story of World Cup KOs 🏆

From 32 nations to one champion...this was the knockout stage 🎥

www.anfieldwatch.co.uk•1mo

Rumor: Mac Allister Wants OutArgentine midfielder thinks time in England 'over' (Defensa Central)

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Lautaro Martínez comments on Argentina’s loss in World Cup final | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Lionel Messi comments after Argentina’s World Cup final loss | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima could be played in November | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Leandro Paredes played last three games for Argentina with cracked rib | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Argentina national team players vacations, Lionel Messi flying to Rosario | Mundo Albicelestedescription

www.theguardian.com•1mo

‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeatArgentina’s media celebrated the team while admitting Spain had been the better side in the World Cup final

Bleacher Report•1mo

World Cup Power Rankings 📊Who are the risers and fallers in our final standings? 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

B/R's World Cup Best XI 🤩Rodri, Messi, Mbappé and more make our team of the tournament 📲

www.standard.co.uk•1mo

Watch: The punch that sparked 'disgusting' World Cup final brawlNahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes could face FIFA action after violent scenes that followed defeat by Spain

www.skysports.com•1mo

World Cup final - Spain 1-0 Argentina: Lionel Messi's side defended by national newspapers despite dismal displayArgentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain amid a dismal display from Lionel Messis side; Englands conquerors barely threatened the Spain goal with a defensive and ill-disciplined display - but the national papers have called the team a source of national pride after the final

www.standard.co.uk•1mo

Tearful Scaloni leaves press conference after Argentina future updateManager said his ‘soul hurts’ after bitter World Cup final defeat but could not give an update on Lionel Messi’s future with the team

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

Argentina declares national holiday after losing World Cup finalJavier Milei will let players and staff choose day of celebration

www.theguardian.com•2mo

World Cup 2026: latest news and reaction after Spain beat Argentina to win trophyJoin our writers for the latest news and reaction after Spain earned their second men’s World Cup title with victory over Argentina

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Fans erupt over World Cup final as Spain breaks Argentina – videoGuardian Australia watched the game with Argentina fans in Sydney, and Spain's fans in Melbourne

Bleacher Report•2mo

Josh Hart After Argentina L 😅Knicks star had to eat his words after comparing Messi's squad to the NBA champs 📸

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni: “After December, I’ll probably cut ties” | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Nico Paz comments on Argentina’s 1-0 loss in the World Cup final | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Ángel Di María supports Argentina national team after World Cup final loss | Mundo Albicelestedescription

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

Has Lionel Messi retired after World Cup final heartbreak?Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after Argentina’s loss to Spain

Bleacher Report•2mo

Messi: 'They Were Better' 😔GOAT opens up after loss to Spain in final 📲

mundoalbiceleste.com•2mo

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni speaks after World Cup final loss | Mundo Albicelestedescription

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni speaks about his future | Mundo Albicelestedescription

Bleacher Report•2mo

Messi Still the GOAT 🐐...but Spain was simply too much for Argentina 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Winners/Losers 🎭🏆 Spain the champs 📉 Brazil, Tuchel down bad 📲 Full analysis after final

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

Fernandez sends message to Argentina fans after World Cup final red cardA moment of madness from the World Cup semi-final hero ultimately proved costly for Argentina

Argentina vs. The World 😬

Messi's side became villains that Spain was able to overcome 🎥

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale ends with pitiful Argentina as final villains | Pablo Iglesias MaurerGame’s greatest player will not see his legacy sullied by defeat to Spain but his team’s display destroyed the game

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Spain 1-0 Argentina (aet): 2026 World Cup final player ratingsRodri looks back to his imperious best in Spain’s midfield while Enzo Fernández has day to forget for Argentina

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Final LIVE Blog 🤩Torres with STUNNING late goal to win it. Highlights 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

Messi Reacts To World Cup Loss 💔Leo a wreck after falling short in World Cup

Bleacher Report•2mo

Spain-Argentina Fight 😳Ugly scenes at end of World Cup final 🎥

SPAIN'S WORLD CUP WINNER 🇪🇸

FOX Sports

2mo

@FOXSports

FERRAN TORRES. ABSOLUTELY CLUTCH TO GIVE SPAIN THE LEAD IN THE FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL 🔥

Bleacher Report•2mo

Martínez Sets Saves Record 🧤Argentina GK with most saves EVER in men's World Cup final 📲

Argentina's Red Card 🟥

FOX Sports

2mo

@FOXSports

A SECOND YELLOW CARD FOR ENZO FERNÁNDEZ AFTER THIS CHALLENGE AND HE IS SENT OFF 🟥

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Final Closing CeremonyStars out in force for final day of tournament 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Halftime Show ✨Bieber, BTS, Ronaldinho, Shakira and...The Muppets headline first of its kind 🎥

What a Ride

B/R Football

2mo

@brfootball

From the bathtub to the World Cup Final 🤝

Ronaldinho's Wild Post 🤣

Actu Foot

2mo

@ActuFoot_

🚨 Ronaldinho 🇧🇷 : « LES JALOUX DIRONT QUE C’EST DE L’IA. » 😭🛁 📲 IG