ATLANTA — Forty years after Diego Maradona’s infamous Hand of God broke English hearts, Lionel Messi needed only his right foot to do it again. This time there was no controversy. No debate. Just Messi magic.

For the second time in their history, Spain are the World Cup champions. But it sure didn't come easy. Ferran Torres' goal in the second period of extra time finally broke the dam, giving Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final.

Lionel Messi is expected to play in what could be his last match in his home country with the Argentine national team on Thursday, Sept. 4.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage. Argentina coach Lionel ...

Mercedes-Benz Stadium might never again see two comebacks like the ones engineered by Lionel Messi and Argentina in Atlanta.

Lionel Messi's historic 20th World Cup goal wasn't enough as Cape Verde twice equalized before an own goal in extra time sealed the win for Argentina.

The round of 32 wraps up on Friday at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and the day begins in Dallas where Australia and Egypt meet in a game where a win would be historically important for either team.

Prior to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup final, Lionel Messi delivered a pre-match speech to his teammates, a moment that raised eyebrows across Argentina following their heartbreak against Spain. Amid all the drama surrounding the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ,

In the climax of World Cup 2026, Spain may not have had superstars, but the unity of its players proved more important than individual heroics.

Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain, which led to retirement rumours.