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Incredible final shows why we're captivated by World Cup

Sunday's final was a thrilling reminder of why the game is great – and why the 2026 World Cup in North America can't be missed, Martin Roger...

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Messi's hometown of Rosario celebrates after World Cup win

The streets of Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario erupted in celebration on Sunday after Argentina beat France to win its third World Cup title

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup 2022 Best XI: Who were tournament's standout performers?

Who were the standout performers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup? Our analysts form their best XI.

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Lionel Messi cements his GOAT status with a little help from his friends

The difference with this Argentina squad is the supporting cast. Rather than be weighed down by helping Messi achieve immortality, they embr...

DECEMBER 19, 2022

An immortal World Cup final rewards Argentina's Lionel Messi at last Unmatched: Messi, this victory over France, and Argentina, which is on top again.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Why Argentina is the last country to love Messi: The 'problem' of having the two best footballers in history Argentina, finally, embraced Lionel Messi, the player that has been the GOAT for so many years, for so many people... Except Argentinians. W...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Argentina is the last country to love Messi: The 'problem' of having the two best footballers in history Argentina, finally, embraced Lionel Messi, the player that has been the GOAT for so many years, for so many people... Except Argentinians. W...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi says he's not done yet with Argentina national team

While he likely has played in his final World Cup, Lionel Messi said Sunday that his international career with Argentina is not over yet.

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Lionel Messi trophies: What titles, honours has Argentina legend won for club and country? With a World Cup title now secured, Lionel Messi's trophy collection is now all but complete. Here's what the Argentina icon has won across...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

World Cup final ends just in time for Fox's NFL coverage

Sunday’s World Cup final in Qatar between Argentina and France went to extra time and penalty kicks, bumping Fox’s “NFL Sunday” pregame show off the air

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi will have 2026 World Cup spot with Argentina if he wants it, declares Lionel Scaloni Lionel Scaloni insists Lionel Messi ''should have a place at the next World Cup'' and has claimed that the Argentina No.10 shirt "will alway...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi wants to continue with Argentina after World Cup final win over France Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their first World Cup victory since 1986 in an enthralling final vs France; the 35-year-old wants to carr...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SKY.COM

'A scintillating performance': Kylian Mbappé gave his all in World Cup final

Kylian Mbappé willed an otherwise drained France side into a game that looked lost for most of regulation, but the team still fell just shor...

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Pelé congratulates Messi and Mbappé after World Cup final

Brazil great Pelé has congratulated Lionel Messi and Argentina for winning the World Cup and Kylian Mbappé for his goal-scoring exploits in Sunday’s final

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Social media reacts as Messi, Argentina win 2022 World Cup

It all comes down to this as Lionel Messi and Argentina face Kylian Mbappe and France in the World Cup Final. Here is how social media react...

DECEMBER 18, 2022

World Cup Now: Lionel Messi makes his GOAT case with elusive title

The "World Cup Now" crew discussed everything that went down in Argentina's win, including where Lionel Messi's legacy stands.

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Messi plans to play on for Argentina after World Cup win

Lionel Messi is not ready to walk away from Argentina yet despite ending his pursuit of a World Cup winner’s medal

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi conquers World Cup, but he needed his Argentina teammates to help him do it in epic final Lionel Messi won the last trophy that had eluded him throughout his career, becoming the greatest player by helping to win the greatest game...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Messi to continue playing for Argentina after World Cup win Lionel Messi has no plans to imminently retire from international football because he wants to “continue playing as a champion”. Messi, 35,...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM