Argentina
Sunday, 19 July 2026
-
![Spain vs Argentina World Cup final: Rodri and Torres settle it in extra time]()
Spain vs Argentina World Cup final: Rodri and Torres settle it in extra time
Rodri led Spain's ratings and Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the World Cup final.
-
![Spain win World Cup 2026 after extra-time winner]()
Spain win World Cup 2026 after extra-time winner
Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup final, which also ended with a red card and post-whistle chaos.
-
![Spain vs Argentina: Torres wins it in extra time]()
Spain vs Argentina: Torres wins it in extra time
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time, with 20 shots to 2 and Enzo Fernández sent off.
-
![Spain player ratings vs Argentina: Rodri and Pau Cubarsí set the standard]()
Spain player ratings vs Argentina: Rodri and Pau Cubarsí set the standard
Spain's ratings tell the story of a 1-0 extra-time World Cup final win over Argentina, with Rodri, Cubarsí and Nico Williams standing out.
-
![Lionel Messi one run from another World Cup final question]()
Lionel Messi one run from another World Cup final question
Lionel Messi has 8 goals and 4 assists in 7 World Cup appearances, but the bigger question after the final is whether he'll keep going to 2030.
-
![Jude Bellingham backs England to keep the unity after Argentina exit]()
Jude Bellingham backs England to keep the unity after Argentina exit
Jude Bellingham thanked England supporters after the 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina and urged unity to continue.
-
![Chris Sutton backs Spain strongly in World Cup final preview vs Argentina]()
Chris Sutton backs Spain strongly in World Cup final preview vs Argentina
Chris Sutton backs Spain for the World Cup final, saying Argentina are not outstanding and Spain have not trailed in seven games.
-
![Lionel Scaloni says Argentina were put at a disadvantage before World Cup final]()
Lionel Scaloni says Argentina were put at a disadvantage before World Cup final
Lionel Scaloni says Argentina were rushed into a strange final-day training session before the World Cup final against Spain.
Saturday, 18 July 2026
-
![Spain's final training cancelled as storms batter New Jersey]()
Spain's final training cancelled as storms batter New Jersey
Spain's final World Cup preparation disrupted as thunderstorms force training cancellation in New Jersey. Argentina managed to train despite weather delays.
-
![Spain vs Argentina set up as a discipline test]()
Spain vs Argentina set up as a discipline test
Laporte warned Argentina like to leave a mark on opponents, while Deco praised Lionel Messi before Spain vs Argentina.
Friday, 17 July 2026
-
![Spain vs Argentina: Yamal and Porro fitness watch]()
Spain vs Argentina: Yamal and Porro fitness watch
Spain's World Cup final build-up is shaped by Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro fitness concerns, while Fabian Ruiz appears to have the edge over Pedri.
-
![Lamine Yamal injury update puts Spain's World Cup final build-up on alert]()
Lamine Yamal injury update puts Spain's World Cup final build-up on alert
Lamine Yamal missed training and wore thigh strapping ahead of the World Cup final, while FIFA also discussed wildfire-smoke concerns and Trump's
Thursday, 16 July 2026
-
![Tuchel's defensive panic replayed the Bayern mistake]()
Tuchel's defensive panic replayed the Bayern mistake
Tuchel's defensive shift against Argentina echoed his Bayern collapse, as Messi orchestrated a 2-1 comeback eliminating England from the World Cup.
-
![Tuchel defiant after Argentina loss: 'I'm 100 per cent the right man']()
Tuchel defiant after Argentina loss: 'I'm 100 per cent the right man'
Tuchel rejects calls to resign after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, declaring himself '100 per cent' the right man to lead towards Euro 2028.
-
![Fifa opens investigation into Argentina's Falklands banner]()
Fifa opens investigation into Argentina's Falklands banner
Fifa launches disciplinary investigation after Argentina players held a Falklands banner following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
-
![Thomas Tuchel keeps England job despite World Cup semi-final loss]()
Thomas Tuchel keeps England job despite World Cup semi-final loss
The FA backs Thomas Tuchel to continue as England manager through Euro 2028 despite their 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel defends his
-
![System versus talent: how Tuchel hit Southgate's same wall]()
System versus talent: how Tuchel hit Southgate's same wall
Tuchel arrived to fix England's tactical identity. Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory proved the issue wasn't the system - it was the talent gap.
-
![Thomas Tuchel commits to Euro 2028 despite World Cup semi-final heartbreak]()
Thomas Tuchel commits to Euro 2028 despite World Cup semi-final heartbreak
Despite England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, Thomas Tuchel has the FA's backing to continue through Euro 2028.
-
![Gary Lineker astonished by Tuchel's back five: "it made zero sense"]()
Gary Lineker astonished by Tuchel's back five: "it made zero sense"
Lineker and Vieira question Tuchel's back five against Argentina, which transformed a 1-0 lead into a 2-1 defeat in the semi-final.
-
![Cristian Romero hits back at Gary Neville after Argentina's semi-final win]()
Cristian Romero hits back at Gary Neville after Argentina's semi-final win
Cristian Romero hit back at Gary Neville after the former England defender criticised his partnership with Lisandro Martinez. Argentina reached the final again.
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group C
Standings Group D
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Standings Group I
Standings Group J
Standings Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Standings Group L
Standings Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) | Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 6 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| 10 | Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 18 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 |  Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| 25 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 26 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 27 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| 28 |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 29 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| 31 |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |