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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.

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Lionel Scaloni and Argentina to approach World Cup final as if it was any other match

The Argentine coach explains how La Albiceleste are approaching the final. "We prepare the same way we do for every match. We're eager for things to go well, ready to analyse our opponent, to see what we can do during the game... Beyond the fact that it's a final, it's still a football match."

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Rodri believes Argentina are 'much more than just Messi' ahead of World Cup final

The captain of the Spanish national team highlights his team's strengths but doesn't want to point out their weaknesses. "We manage our own area as well as the opponent's, but I'll keep our weaknesses to myself."

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Handling Lionel Messi will be 'huge challenge' for Spain, admits Mikel Merino

Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino said Friday that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a "huge challenge" as La Roja prepare for their World Cup final showdown against Argentina.

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Half-time of World Cup final to run over 15 minutes due to installation job

The ⁠half-time interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is ‌set to last more than 15 minutes because ‌of the installation required for the ‌tournament's first half-time entertainment show, broadcasting sources ‌said on Friday.

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World Cup winners to be awarded American-style championship rings

The winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain ⁠and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA said, the latest sign ‌of the governing body's push to Americanise its flagship tournament.

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Spanish possession meets Messi magic: Tactical trends ahead of the World Cup final

The World Cup will culminate on Sunday evening in the most ideal way possible: One of the two teams facing off is the best collective so far (Spain), while the other (Argentina) possesses the tournament’s strongest individual in Lionel Messi. But what tactical weapons do both contenders have for the decisive match?

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More than Lamine vs Messi? World Cup final set to be battle of contrasting styles

What a World Cup final we have in prospect on Sunday evening, as Spain take on Argentina in New Jersey.

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Referee Slavko Vincic labels officiating World Cup final 'incredible honour'

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has reacted to the news that he will officiate the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday.

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Griezmann on the World Cup and future in MLS: 'I want to win the championship in Orlando'

Ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, new Orlando City star Antoine Griezmann made his allegiance clear. "I have more than three former teammates in the Spanish national team. I wish them the best, but I don't send messages out of superstition. The day after the win against France, I spoke with Marcos Llorente".

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The 'Messi effect' a dream come true for MLS, says Commissioner Garber

Major League Soccer is counting ⁠on a blend of home-grown talent and global superstars to keep the momentum going after the World ‌Cup, with Lionel Messi ready to switch from Argentina blue to Inter ‌Miami pink after Sunday's final.

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England players reportedly 'stunned' by Tuchel's defensive retreat against Argentina

England players were reportedly stunned by Thomas Tuchel's tactical approach during their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

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'Maybe not in our DNA': Under-fire Tuchel shifts blame of Argentina loss to players

England manager Thomas Tuchel shifted the blame to the player following England's semifinal loss to Argentina, saying that "no structure in the world would've helped us".

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Donald Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, confirm White House

US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House said, saving his first appearance at the tournament for its grand finale.

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Spain duo Lamine Yamal & Pedro Porro train apart but set to be fit for World Cup final

Spain's Lamine Yamal and ⁠Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the squad on Thursday as they ‌began preparations in New Jersey for Sunday's World Cup ‌final against Argentina.

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FC Copenhagen boost midfield with Czech international from Union Berlin

Czech national team midfielder Alex Král (28) will continue his career with FC Copenhagen. The experienced midfielder joins as a free agent and is the very first signing of new sporting director Kristjaan Speakman. At the Danish powerhouse, he will also reunite with coach Bo Svensson, who knows him well from their time together at Union Berlin.

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2026 World Cup final: Spain and Argentina to face off on football's grandest stage

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is set: Reigning world and South American champions Argentina will go head-to-head with European kings Spain in a blockbuster clash filled with mouthwatering narratives on football's grandest stage, as the ultimate prize sits tantalisingly within reach.

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Thomas Tuchel slammed by English media after World Cup failure

Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too "passive" in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, but it is the beleaguered German who has come under fire from the British media for his defensive tactics.

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Argentina players criticised for holding up political banner relating to Falklands war

Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands ⁠are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday, in apparent contravention of FIFA ‌rules.