How will 2026 World Cup be remembered: Messi? Haaland? Cape Verde? Trump?
[ad_1] Ryan O’HanlonJul 21, 2026, 03:09 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside…
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Topps releasing trading card of Lionel Messi, infant Lamine Yamal
[ad_1] Jul 20, 2026, 09:02 PM ET Topps is creating a trading card of a photo that became a sensation during the World Cup of…
World Cup’s best, most disappointing XIs, from Messi to Pulisic
[ad_1] The 2026 World Cup is over, and Spain have emerged triumphant over Argentina after a simply unforgettable 39 days, with 48 teams and 104…
Lionel Messi in tears, future unclear after World Cup final loss
[ad_1] Jul 19, 2026, 09:33 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi was left in tears and with his international future uncertain after he…
Spain’s persistence pays off to win 2026 World Cup as Messi, Argentina exit quietly
[ad_1] Jul 19, 2026, 07:11 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Ferran Torres’ goal early in the second period of extra time was enough as…
Messi didn’t play well in World Cup final vs. Spain: So what? He’s still the GOAT
[ad_1] EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi was in tears at the end. He’s always in tears at the end of Argentina games nowadays, but…
Player ratings: Lionel Messi 3/10 as Spain beat Argentina in World Cup final
[ad_1] Spain finally emerged victorious over Argentina in extra time in one of the most one-sided World Cup finals of all time, thanks to substitute…
Who wins World Cup final battle between Messi and Yamal? We do
[ad_1] NEW YORK — It might not happen because this sport is wickedly unpredictable, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse, but it’s impossible to ignore…
World Cup Daily live: Messi, Brady in Durant’s all-star selfie; France, England play for third place
[ad_1] Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 AM ET It’s the penultimate day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! France take on England to sort out third…
Messi on viral Yamal baby photo: ‘Incredible’ we’re playing in World Cup final
[ad_1] Argentina captain Lionel Messi called the photo of him bathing Lamine Yamal in 2007 “incredible,” praising the Spanish winger ahead of Sunday’s 2026 World…