The story so far
Spain-Argentina World Cup Final
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Spain and Argentina face off in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19. Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately due to precaution, but are expected to play. Wildfire smoke in New Jersey raised air quality concerns. The match also highlights the story of Messi bathing a baby Yamal years ago.
How it unfolded
6d ago
Final match day: Argentina vs Spain
18 Jul 2026
Wildfire smoke may delay final, US warns Canada
18 Jul 2026
Messi reacts to viral baby photo with Yamal
17 Jul 2026
Messi-Yamal baby photo story circulates widely
17 Jul 2026
Smoke from wildfires hampers Spain's practice
16 Jul 2026
Yamal and Porro train separately as precaution
What happened earlier
Latest updates
Latest
Full story →Argentina Star Lionel Messi's Left Foot Insured For A Mind-Boggling ₹8,700 Crore!
Lionel Messi's left foot is insured for $900 million (around ₹8,700 crore) against career-ending injury.
The claim resurfaced after Messi returned to Argentina following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final loss to Spain.
Messi will only receive compensation for a serious, career-threatening injury, not minor or temporary ones.
Cristiano Ronaldo had a ₹1,300 crore policy for both legs, and David Beckham had ₹1,800 crore cover during his prime.
Messi avoided public appearance upon landing in Rosario, traveling by SUV to a private residential area in Funes.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Trump said same words to Spain and Argentina players after World Cup
Donald Trump reportedly said 'You are a champ' and 'Amazing player' to every Spain and Argentina player during the FIFA World Cup 2026 medal ceremony, according to lip reader Nicola Hickling.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the 106th-minute winner.
Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to present medals after Spain's victory.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →No Return For Lionel Messi As Argentina Players Reach Home After FIFA World Cup Heartbreak
The Argentina football team returned home after the World Cup.
Lionel Messi was not seen on the flight, as confirmed by the Argentina Football Association.
Some squad members did not travel on the same flight.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Enzo Fernandez speaks on World Cup final loss, ignores red card
Enzo Fernandez commented on Argentina's World Cup final defeat.
He did not mention the red card that left Argentina with 10 men.
The red card incident hurt Argentina's chances in the match.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Why Messi Did Not Travel With Team To Argentina After FIFA WC Final Loss
Argentina lost the FIFA World Cup final to Spain in extra time.
Messi did not travel with the team back to Argentina after the loss.
Argentina aimed to become the third team to defend its World Cup title.