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Last Updated:July 20, 2026, 09:42 IST Lionel Messi complained about Marc Cucurella covering his mouth during the dying stages of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Lionel Messi complained about Mar Cucurella’s action. (Screengrab/X) There aren’t many occasions when Lionel Messi draws flak for his on-field actions. However, the pressure of a…
Last Updated:July 20, 2026, 06:14 IST With Sunday’s defeat, Argentina joined Germany as the only teams to have lost four FIFA World Cup finals. Germany finished runners-up in 1966, 1982, 1986 and 2002. Argentina equal Germany’s unwanted record of losing 4 FIFA World Cup finals. (Picture Credit: AP) Argentina suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 defeat against…
The statistics of the first 90 minutes of the FIFA World Cup final played between Spain and Argentina tell the story of Spain’s tremendous dominance in this match. Spain left Argentina behind in every department from ball possession to passing, attack and chance creation. Whereas Argentina’s forward line led by Lionel Messi could not pose…
Last Updated:July 19, 2026, 03:51 IST India has cemented its place as an indispensable superpower in the global sports entertainment matrix—all without kicking a single ball Fans wearing Argentine football player Lionel Messi’s jersey sit by a roadside tea shop in Kolkata on July 18, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between…
Last Updated:July 18, 2026, 5:54 PM IST US defends Argentina’s Falklands banner after FIFA World Cup victory over England, citing free speech. FIFA considers disciplinary action amidst UK calls for investigation. Argentina players hold a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine”, referring to the Falkland Islands, at the end of the World Cup…
Last Updated:July 17, 2026, 7:42 PM IST Spain have already reached FIFA World Cup 2026 final while the second finalists will be decided when England take on Argentina on Wednesday. Argentina are the defending champions. (AP/X) A social media post from five years ago has caught fire after Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the…
Lionel Messi’s Argentina have reached the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will take on Spain in the summit clash on Sunday (July 19) at New York New Jersey Stadium in their bid to lift the coveted trophy. In addition to chasing another FIFA World Cup title, Messi will also have the opportunity…
Last Updated:July 16, 2026, 2:33 PM IST Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, inspiring a semi-final victory over England. Messi promises fans: “This team will never let you down”. Lionel Messi provided two assists in Argentina’s semifinal win against England (Picture credit: AP) Argentine legend Lionel Messi has said that his…
Last Updated:July 16, 2026, 11:16 IST Quite the irony that the world cup final will be played between two powerhouses who failed to tame Cape Verde in 90 minutes. Lionel Messi (10) reacts falls to the ground during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cape Verde. (AFP Photo) The…
Last Updated:July 16, 2026, 06:00 IST Lionel Messi has 17 goal contributions (7 goals, 10 assists) to his name in 16 FIFA World Cup knockout matches for Argentina across six editions. Lionel Messi has 17 goal contributions to his name in 16 FIFA World Cup knockout matches. (Picture Credit: AFP) Lionel Messi now tops the…