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England led early but faded in the final 40 minutes, allowing Lionel Messi to steer Argentina to victory. Manager Thomas Tuchel defended his defensive approach as the team prepares for a third‑place match against France.
A dramatic comeback against England sets up a final showdown with Spain, while France and England contest the bronze medal.
Ahead of the historic World Cup final in New Jersey, fun facts about Spain and Argentina’s line‑ups reveal quirky habits, unexpected histories and surprising connections that add a human touch to the sport’s biggest stage.
Argentina aims to retain the men's World Cup title while Spain looks to end a 37‑game unbeaten run in a clash that will make history.
Spain edged Argentina in a penalty shoot‑out after a tense 3‑3 draw, leaving the South American side to ponder the future of Lionel Messi, coach Lionel Scaloni, and a physically aggressive strategy.
Argentina scraped past Cabo Verde 3-2 in a tense extra‑time encounter in Miami, advancing to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi opened the scoring and assisted the winning goal, while defensive concerns remain.
Argentina began their tournament with a 3‑0 win against Algeria, highlighted by Messi's historic hat‑trick and his sixth World Cup appearance at age 38.
A friendly against Honduras in College Station serves as the final tune‑up for Argentina before their World Cup opener against Algeria, with several key players sidelined and tactical experiments underway.