World Cup 2026 final: Argentina make 3 changes, Spain unchanged
Kickoff at MetLife may be delayed as long lines build outside the stadium after a ticketing system outage.
BBC Sport, The Guardian (Football) +4
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Series: Fifa World Cup · 2026 Final Spain Argentina · 4 chapters since Jul 18
World Cup 2026 final: Spain face Argentina at MetLife
Lionel Messi has scored eight goals, while Spain have conceded only once in seven matches at the tournament.
Republika, Antara News +1
England, Argentina renew World Cup feud in semifinal in Atlanta
What's next: The winner of Wednesday's Match 102 reaches the 2026 World Cup final, with Lionel Messi set to face England for the first time.
Argentina set up World Cup semifinal against England in Atlanta
What's next: Lionel Messi is poised to face England for the first time as the defending champions chase another final.
The Guardian (Football), Fox News
Argentina-England semi-final revives Maradona memories at World Cup
What's new: Lionel Scaloni pushed back on war-era framing after Argentina's extra-time quarter-final win over Switzerland.
England, Argentina vie for final berth against Spain
Spain advanced to the final after a 2-0 win over France, leaving the Atlanta winner to meet La Roja.
Republika, Tribunnews
England-Argentina semifinal revives 60 years of World Cup history
What’s new: Lionel Messi is set to face England for the first time in Wednesday’s semifinal in Atlanta.
Argentina meets England in 2026 World Cup semifinal
Lionel Scaloni urged Argentina to improve after a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time win over Swiss sent the team into the last four.
Republika, Antara News
Argentina vs Swiss: Messi chases semifinal, Nati rely on discipline
Swiss reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years, while Argentina have conceded 2 goals in their last two knockout games.
Antara News, Republika +1
Argentina rallies from 0-2 down to oust Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta
The defending champions advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face Swiss after Enzo Fernandez scored in the 90+2 minute.
NPR, The Guardian (Football)
Argentina faces Egypt in round of 16, Scaloni urges caution
The Atlanta matchup will pit Lionel Messi against Mohamed Salah for the first time at senior international level.
The Guardian (Football), Antara News
Argentina face Austria in Dallas, spotlight still on Messi
A win would also help Argentina avoid a possible meeting with Spain in the round of 32.
Antara News, The Guardian (Football) +1
Messi leads Argentina against Aljazair in Group J opener
New: the defending champions start Messi, Almada and Lautaro Martinez from the outset in Kansas City.
Republika, Antara News +2