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UPDATED Jul 21, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET

Jul 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET

Messi seeks immortality as Argentina faces Spain

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Lionel Messi will play as Argentina battles Spain in the 2026 World Cup Final.

WHO: Lionel Messi and Argentina

WHAT: Argentina faces Spain in the 2026 World Cup Final

WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 2:49 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 13 of 13 earlier reports)

CNN says Spain’s 2010 and 2024 homage was right ending · Jul 21, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup 2026 final · Jul 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Torres scores in extra time as Spain win 2nd title · Jul 20, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Spain beats 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time · Jul 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Spain’s World Cup carries an imperial flavor · Jul 19, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Spain and Argentina meet in New York for 2026 final dance · Jul 19, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Spain fans bring World Cup party to New York · Jul 19, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Spain and Argentina set for World Cup final in New York · Jul 19, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Argentina and Spain set for World Cup final · Jul 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Spain vs Argentina final: Yamal and Messi headline · Jul 18, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Finalissima between Argentina and Spain proceeds · Jul 18, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup Final headline · Jul 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Messi’s Mission vs. Spanish Control: World Cup Final Set · Jul 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET

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CBS News —
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Euronews —
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