Argentina News News Argentina: How Spain beat Lionel Messi’s Argentina in extra time to win World Cup for second time
News channel or source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/spain-vs-argentina-live-updates-world-cup-2026-final-score-result/o7c5wGK8uury/
Published on: Saturday 18 July 2026
Spain defeated Lionel Messi’s Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup. Substitute Ferran Torres struck in the second half of extra time to secure Spain’s second World Cup after a disappointing Argentina were reduced to 10 men.
News Argentina: FIFA releases Argentina investigation statement as red card confusion cleared up
News channel or source: https://www.aol.com/articles/fifa-releases-argentina-investigation-statement-124132000.html
Published on: Tuesday 21 July 2026
FIFA has confirmed it has launched an investigation into the post-match chaos at the World Cup final, with Argentina facing potential disciplinary proceedings including possible player bans