How can Argentina and Messi beat Spain and Yamal to defend World Cup? | World Cup 2026 News | Al Jazeera
Navigation menu World Cup 2026 Four years after their triumph in Lusail Stadium at Qatar 2022, Argentina have the chance to become only the third side to defend a World Cup crown. They may be led by the legendary Lionel Messi, they may be champions of South America – indeed, the holders may well be the comeback kings of the tournament – but they are not the favourites. list 1 of 4World Cup: All to know before Sunday’s Spain vs Argentina blockbuster final list 2 of 4Argentinian VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash list 3 of 4Argentina players brandish political Falklands flag after England match list 4 of 4‘Epic squared’: Scaloni lauds Argentina’s back-to-back World Cup comebacks Standing in their way of claiming a first for more than half a century, since Brazil defended their title in 1962, are the European champions – and pre-tournament favourites – Spain.
Published: July 16, 2026 4:30 pm
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