Lionel Messi's World Cup career
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Argentina and Spain facing off in World Cup final
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Shadows had crept across MetLife Stadium as a tedious World Cup final dominated by Spain at an absurd clip lurched into extra time without a breakthrough Sunday. Lionel Messi and Argentina had no business clinging to hope of a second consecutive championship after failing to create a shot and or even link a few passes.
Spain's victory in Sunday's World Cup final attracts a peak audience of 15.8 million on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Spain's immaculate two-year run has culminated in the team's second FIFA World Cup title. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in Sunday's World Cup final to win its first title since 2010, extending the team's unbeaten streak to a record 38 straight matches.
Justin Bieber made a public appearance after facing criticism over his FIFA World Cup final performance. The singer stepped out with his wife, Hailey Bieber, in New York City. Fans have been
A peak audience across BBC One and BBC iPlayer gave the BBC 64% share of all TV viewing The FIFA World Cup Final, which saw Spain crowned world champions, attracted a peak audience of 15.8m million across BBC One and BBC iPlayer,
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FIFA launch World Cup brawl investigation as punishments clear and red card cancelled
FIFA has opened an investigation into the disgraceful post-match brawl as Argentina's sore losers set upon Spain players after the World Cup final
Does a viral video show a referee who officiated the 2026 FIFA World Cup final crying over Argentina's defeat? No, that's not true: That referee retired three years before that game. Social media posts reused a clip from his
For fans trying to get last-minute tickets to the most expensive soccer match in history, a crowded market tested their devotion — and their bank accounts.
The final World Cup showdown between Spain and Argentina saw cheers for Shakira, tears for Messi fans and a startling fall.
