Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high as Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 with a 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday. Lionel Messi he did not add to his tournament goal tally, but the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball as England’s Nico O’Reilly (3) and Djed Spence (25) defend during the World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. England looked set for a place in the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anthony Gordon’s goal in the 55th minute…
Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham were seen in a heated exchange during Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win, with the England star later explaining the moment / Image: X Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was defined not only by Lionel MessiThe brilliant end of the tournament,…
Lionel Scaloni and Lionel Messi (Image credit: X) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his players after their dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, saying the team had already achieved something “incredible” and would now give everything to win the title.Argentina came from behind in Atlanta to book a…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. (AP Photo) When Lionel Messi takes the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, he will become only the second player in history to actually play in three World…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi gestures to fans at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi took sole control of the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after another decisive performance took Argentina to a second consecutive…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi he once again showed why football’s greatest moments continue to belong to him. The Argentina captain inspired the reigning champions to a dramatic…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Lautaro Martinez scored his team’s second goal during the World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina in Atlanta. (AP/PTI) Lightning has struck twice for England. As they dared to dream of a first World Cup final on foreign soil, a masterclass in the execution of the end of…
Argentina vs England live score FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final: England and Argentina renew one of international football’s most iconic rivalries when they meet in the FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday. With Spain already through to the final, the winner will earn the chance to compete for the biggest prize in world…
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi (Image Agency) “Y ya lo ve, y ya lo ve. El que no salta, Es un ingles!”“And now you see, and now you see, whoever doesn’t jump is English.”It is one of the most common songs among football fans and players of Argentina. Follow the team wherever it…
ICONS: Coach Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi during the 2010 World Cup. (Photo AFP) The greatest triumphs sometimes follow the greatest lows. Ten years ago, a 29-year-old Lionel Messi – with eight La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and five of his eight Ballon d’Or awards in his bag at the time while playing for…
NEW DELHI: England and Argentina are set for another blockbuster FIFA World Cup meet as they meet in the 2026 semifinals at Atlanta Stadium. Before the match in the mouth, the former English winger Joe Cole backed the Three Lions to stop the Argentina captain and book their place in the final.Speaking on The Rest…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, with an eye mark, looks back during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Missouri, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his side’s 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday showed how comfortable they have…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, speaks to referee Joao Pinheiro of Portugal (AP Photo) Lionel Messi found himself at the center of another viral World Cup moment after a heated exchange with Portuguese referee João Pinheiro during Argentina’s quarter-final win over Switzerland on Saturday. The incident unfolded in the first half of Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 extra-time…
Lionel Messi failed to score for the first time in 10 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, but the Argentina captain still played a key role in his side’s 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday.Messi’s nine-match streak has come to an end but he provided the assist for Argentina’s opening goal as…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added another stage to his remarkable FIFA World Cup career on Saturday, becoming the first player in history to record 10 assists in the tournament since records began in 1966. The Argentina captain reached the landmark during his side’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland at the Arrowhead Stadium,…
Kylian Mbappé leads Lionel Messi in World Cup Golden Boot race despite equal goals, thanks to FIFA shootout rules / Image: AP Kylian Mbappé is Lionel Messi may be the goal scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the France captain is currently at the top of the Golden Boot rankings. After France’s 2-0…
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kylian Mbappé united Lionel Messi exclusively FIFA World Cup club after producing a remarkable all-round performance in France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The French forward missed a first-half penalty but bounced back with a goal and an assist as Les Bleus…
Kylian Mbappe hits eighth goal to equal Lionel Messi at the top of the World Cup Golden Boot rankings. (AP Photo) The thrilling race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot heats up as France talisman Kylian Mbappe has overtaken Argentine maestro Lionel Messi at the top of the goalscoring charts, guiding defending champions…
Argentina fans display a banner depicting Leo Messi and Diego Armando Maradona, in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (left) and Argentina players chanting “the fourth star” on the way after the victory over Egypt. Argentina’s dressing room erupted in celebration after the team achieved a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World…
Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni emotional (Screengrabs) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was overcome with emotion after his team’s incredible victory over Egypt’s national soccer team in the World Cup. Speaking to broadcaster TyC Sports after the final whistle, Scaloni fought back tears as he reflected on one of the most dramatic games of the tournament. Unable…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) argues with referee Francois Letexier of France during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said it has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA against referee Francois Letexier following Egypt’s 3-2 defeat to…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as well Lionel…
Argentina’s dramatic comeback against Egypt sparked emotional scenes both on and off the pitch, including a tear. Lionel Messijubilant teammates and euphoric fans in Buenos Aires celebrating one of the biggest breakouts of 2026 FIFA World Cup.After overturning a two-goal deficit in the final 13 minutes to defeat Egypt 3-2 in their round of 16…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his second goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi add another extraordinary chapter to his legendary FIFA World Cup career on Tuesday, becoming the first player in tournament history to score in six consecutive knockout stage matches as Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals.The…
Tempers flare when Lionel Messi meets the Egyptian coach. (Video grabs) Argentina is exciting FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Egypt saw extraordinary scenes like Lionel Messi became involved in an altercation with Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan, before tempers flared on the touchline, culminating in a member of the Egyptian coaching staff being…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) (AP Photo) Argentina’s thrilling comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup The round of 16 drew praise from across the footballing world, with Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic reserving special admiration for Lionel Messi after another match definition sample.The defending champions looked on the brink of a shock exit after…
