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World Cup final draws record US audience as country embraces the sport

Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and ⁠underscoring soccer's growing appeal in the U.S. after decades of efforts to broaden its audience.

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Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way', insists Fernandez after final

Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder's red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.

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Chelsea mulling Fernandez sale and anticipating further approaches, sources suggest

Chelsea remain cautious over Enzo Fernandez's future despite Real Madrid continuing to play down suggestions they will move for the Argentina international.

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'They confuse arrogance with pride': Argentinians not bothered by their critics

Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament.

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Argentina return home without captain Lionel Messi after World Cup final reverse

Most of Argentina's football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, according to the airport authority.

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FIFA to investigate brawl that took place after World Cup final

World soccer's governing body FIFA ⁠has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate ‌the post-match brawl that erupted ‌after Spain's 1-0 extra-time ‌victory over Argentina in a ‌chaotic World Cup final.

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Lionel Messi left in 'immense pain' after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain

Lionel Messi said Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain ⁠had left "immense" pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and ‌thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side.

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Flashscore sources: Cristian Romero's Tottenham exit expected as European giants circle

Cristian Romero's Tottenham career is ending, with sources convinced the Argentina defender will leave the club very soon.

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World Cup Player of the Tournament: Mercurial Messi proves class is permanent

Despite just missing out on the Golden Ball, Lionel Messi reminded the football world why he is still an elite player in the twilight of his career after inspiring Argentina to the World Cup final.

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'End of era': Argentina fans mourn after Lionel Messi's World Cup farewell

Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.

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Spain's Cucurella ready for 'a good party' to celebrate World Cup title

Marc Cucurella hailed Spain's "incredible" defence after they won their second World Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 victory against Argentina.

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Argentina's Scaloni admits Spain were 'better side' in World Cup final loss

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

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How a dominant Spain finally saw off disappointing Argentina in a one-sided World Cup final

It all came down to this. One epic match-up between the European champions and the Copa America champions, for the right to call themselves world champions.

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Extra-time winner sees Spain finally see off 10-man Argentina to win second World Cup

A Ferran Torres strike deep into extra time secured Spain a second World Cup crown, as they overcame Argentina 1-0 and also claimed an all-time European record for the longest unbeaten international run (38 matches).

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The photo that united Messi and Lamine Yamal: Joan Monfort and the fate of an iconic shot

The Catalan photographer retraces with Flashscore that day in 2007 when he was preparing to take photos for a simple charity calendar. But things turned out differently: from the initial embarrassment of the Pulga, to the incredible coincidences that emerged over the years, ending with the symbolic bond that now brings the two stars from Spain and Argentina together all the way to the World Cup final.

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Africa's connection to the World Cup final goes back decades and continues in 2026

Tonight’s World Cup final features a European team in Spain against South American opposition in the form of Argentina for the third time in the last four editions, with African hopes of a place in the deciding game long since gone after Morocco’s were the last side eliminated in the quarter-finals.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Spain international Nolito gives his thoughts on the World Cup final

Ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Flashscore spoke to former Man City winger and La Roja international Nolito about his thoughts on the sides and their clash.

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World Cup LIVE: Torres fires Spain to final triumph over Argentina after extra time

After five weeks of enthralling action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it all comes down to one final match, as reigning champions Argentina take on European champions Spain in a blockbuster showdown in New Jersey.

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Lionel Scaloni vs Luis de la Fuente: Student faces master in World Cup final

On Sunday, the World Cup final will see Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina take on Luis de la Fuente’s Spain. It’s a global showdown with a sense of reunion: back in 2017, the Roja coach was teaching tactics to a newly retired Scaloni on the benches of the Spanish federation.

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Spain and Argentina's World Cup preparations disrupted by thunderstorms

⁠Heavy thunderstorms in the New York and ‌New Jersey areas disrupted ‌the final training ‌sessions of Spain and ‌Argentina ahead of Sunday's World ‌Cup final on Saturday.

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Dreams turn to nightmares as soaring ticket prices impact Argentina's fans

Flashscore is in New York to experience the grand final of the 2026 World Cup between Argentina and Spain. While thousands of fans fill the streets of Manhattan hoping to see the 'Scaloneta', getting a spot at MetLife Stadium has become an almost impossible mission: available tickets now start at $8,500 and some are going for over $200,000 on resale.

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Del Bosque warns Spain not to underestimate 'nuisance' Argentina in World Cup final

Former Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has ⁠warned the national team not to underestimate Argentina ahead of the ‌World Cup final, describing their opponents as a "real ‌nuisance" and urging Spain to ‌remain cautious.

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Xavi and Mascherano on Barca influence and Messi magic ahead of Spain-Argentina final

Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may be dressed in national colours but Barcelona greats Xavi Hernandez and Javier Mascherano see their ⁠old club's shadows everywhere.

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Emiliano Martinez admits Argentina World Cup success makes him emotional

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said Friday that thinking about his team's success in recent years sometimes brings him to tears as they attempt to retain the World Cup trophy in the final against Spain.