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More than 80,700 sign petition calling for World Cup final replay

The petition alleges that Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic delivered a "controversial and corrupt" performance and calls on FIFA to review several of his decisions during the match.

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Torres and the controversy over his 'Make Spain Great Again' cap

The striker walked around Madrid wearing a red cap with Donald Trump’s slogan, tweaked for Spain, hours after scoring La Roja’s World Cup winner. Cucurella has faced criticism from Argentina over a song.

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'No self-criticism' over Argentina's World Cup final behaviour, expert says

Journalist Michael Reid says Argentinians "assume" opponents will resort to "dirty tricks" and have a "hidden agenda", which helps explain their behaviour on the pitch. Reid also believes FIFA will not impose "any severe sanctions" over the incidents during the World Cup final or the Malvinas banner

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Messi's mysterious pre-final video fuels speculation

Messi’s team talk before the 2026 World Cup final sparked theories online. Journalist Eduardo Feinmann relayed claims that Messi’s call to 'forget everything' was linked to rumours circulating before the match, although this has not been confirmed.

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FIFA investigates Argentina over World Cup final incidents

Football's governing body has appointed a prosecutor to assess the clashes between Argentine and Spanish players at the full-time whistle at the Metlife Stadium as well as the banner held by players after the semi-final with England.

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'Argentina Out' World Cup fan fury erupts online over fight finale

FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation into the “disgusting” scenes at the end of the World Cup final. The team has gone viral for all the wrong reasons at this year’s tournament.

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World Cup's biggest viral fakes, AI videos and false quotes

From fake clips of Norway's Erling Haaland to fabricated images used to allege that Argentina rigged the tournament, misinformation spread alongside some of the 2026 World Cup’s biggest matches.

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Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat

Riot police use water cannon in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as protests break out in the capital.

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Spain prepares to welcome its World Cup heroes with victory parade

A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time.

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Shakira, Madonna and BTS shake up World Cup final

The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football's biggest match into a global entertainment event.

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Rodri reveals the secret behind Spain's run to the World Cup final

Spain's captain says La Roja owe their success to the bond between coach De la Fuente and the squad, and warns Argentina are 'the team to beat', 'much more than Messi'.

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Tonight's winner takes home the trophy, rings and $51 million

The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players

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Spain vs Argentina: Time and key facts for the 2026 World Cup final

"Por la mañana café, por la tarde, gol." Argentina look to defend their crown, add a fourth star and make Spain dance to Messi’s tango, while La Roja dream of another South Africa and making Scaloni’s men dance Rodri’s sevillanas.

Europe Today

Spain 'strongest' team, EU Sport Commissioner backs La Roja

Glenn Micallef, EU sport commissioner, says the expanded World Cup format "worked" ahead of Sunday's final. Micallef says the tournament reflects the improvement of football worldwide, but insists the "best talent and best football is still being played in Europe", making him "proud".

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When Messi met Yamal: The master and apprentice story of the World Cup

In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands

Tens of thousands celebrate in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England sends them to the World Cup final against Spain.

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UK calls for FIFA probe into Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner

During post-match celebrations Wednesday in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans, reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” — “The Malvinas are Argentine.”

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Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final

Fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires in celebration after Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1.

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Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal

Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals.

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England battle past Norway as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland

England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final.