An unexpected name clinched the World Cup’s sixth-ever Goal of the Tournament award.

Spain defeated Lionel Messi’s Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup. Substitute Ferran Torres struck in the second half of extra time to secure Spain’s second World Cup after a disappointing Argentina were reduced to 10 men.

Lionel Messi and Argentina fell short in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Here were our live updates and more on Messi throughout the match.

To live forever is for the world to know you by just one word. Messi is there with the likes of Jordan, Ali, Brady, Bolt, Serena, Phelps and a select few other all-timers

Lionel Messi and Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final but a 1-0 defeat to Spain dashed any hopes of consecutive titles.  But the GOAT delivered plenty of moments for the Albiceleste even if it fell short of becoming just the third nation to win back-to-back titles.

Lionel Messi has 33 combined goals and assists at the World Cup, five more than Kylian Mbappe entering the final.

Lionel Messi has another World Cup title and Golden Ball within reach, an emphatic counter to the discourse surrounding his move to Miami

Lionel Messi has made his first public appearance since Argentina’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The legendary playmaker was spotted back in his homeland, taking in some local football as he begins his post-tournament recovery period.

ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain. Messi's private jet landed near his hometown of Rosario from Fort Lauderdale,

Joao Pinheiro broke his silence after the World Cup. The Portuguese referee, in charge of officiating the quarter-final clash between Argentina and Switzerland, reviewed in an interview with Channel 11 some of the incidents that marked a match surrounded by controversy.