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Lionel Messi pictured for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup

Video. The FIFA World Cup through the eyes of photographer Alex Pantling

Updated: 04/10/2026 - 7:14 GMT+2

Getty photographer Alex Pantling reported on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and shared with European Lens his reflection on the experience along with some of his favourite shots from the tournament.

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