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Players and coaches have fielded a lot of questions about the pitch in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before and after World Cup games there. Opinions have varied. Brazil's Vinicius Junior was not a fan.

Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi's achievement was made more meaningful by the absence of Diego Maradona, who led Argentina to the title in 1986.

Defending champions Argentina and Spain are set to play the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, on Sunday.

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte believes aggressive play should not go unpunished in football, saying he was surprised by refereeing decisions involving Argentina in recent matches ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Spain captain Rodri believes his side must produce an even better performance than its semifinal display if it is to beat defending champions Argentina and lift the FIFA World Cup for only the second time at the MetLife Stadium on Monday.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is all set to be the most expensive US sporting event ever, according to a report.

As Spain and Argentina prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, former England striker Robbie Fowler believes the title clash will be decided by a fascinating battle of styles.

Argentina football team superstar Lionel Messi was left visibly annoyed after Spain head coachLuis de la Fuente was cut off mid-sentence by the crowd during an event ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Interestingly, Lamine Yamal is not the only Spain player whose photo with Lionel Messi has resurfaced online.

Argentina football team head coach Lionel Scaloni came up with a hilarious reply when he was asked about stopping Spain youngster Lamine Yamal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactical decisions following a World Cup semifinal exit, insisting that his side is on a long-term mission to "close the gap" with the world's elite.

While Latin Americans have traditionally rallied behind football teams from the region who advance deep into the World Cup tournament, a flood of memes, jokes and criticism has made it clear there is one exception: Argentina.

Thomas Tuchel said Friday that England's players carry the "scars" of a painful World Cup exit, admitting there was still a gap to close to the top nations.

Every FIFA World Cup winner has come from only two continents - Europe and South America. Despite the tournament expanding to include teams from every corner of the globe, the trophy has never left these regions.

Forward Lamine Yamal, 19, was seen limping after Spain's 2-0 win over France in the semifinals and missed his team's training session on Thursday.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said on Friday that thinking about his team's success in recent years sometimes brings him to tears as they attempt to retain the World Cup trophy in the final against Spain.

FIFA World Cup 2026 final carries added significance for Lionel Messi, who came close to committing his international future to Spain during the early years of his career.

Spain reaching the World Cup final is still something of a novelty, given this is just the second time the country has gotten this far.