latest articles by Dante Gonzalez
World Cup
/ 52 days agoThe Best XI of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Our team of the tournament
The 2026 World Cup has come to an end, and World Soccer Talk is elaborating the Best XI of the tournament in North America.
World Cup
/ 53 days agoSpain legend Carles Puyol says Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final ‘thanks to Lionel Messi’
After the 2026 World Cup win, Spain legend Carles Puyol stated that Argentina reached the final "thanks to Lionel Messi."
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/ 53 days agoLionel Messi to miss reunion with Robert Lewandowski in Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire MLS clash
While Robert Lewandowski is set to make his debut with the Chicago Fire against Inter Miami on Wednesday, a reunion with Lionel Messi on the MLS won't be possible just yet.
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/ 53 days agoKarim Benzema set for major boost as Al Hilal reportedly agrees $91M deal for West Ham’s Summerville
Karim Benzema is seto for a major squad boost with Al Hilal reportedly agree for a $91 million fee for West Ham United to sign Crysencio Summerville.
World Cup
/ 53 days agoPedro Porro defends Argentina’s playing style after Spain’s 2026 World Cup triumph: ‘They deserved to be in the final’
After being questioned over their aggresive playing style, Spain champion Pedro Porro defended Argentina's 2026 World Cup campaign: "They deserved to be in the final"
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/ 53 days agoArgentina faces potential sanctions as FIFA opens disciplinary review into World Cup final clash with Spain
Following the incidents in the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain players, FIFA has opened a disciplinary review with players from the Albiceleste facing potential sanctions.
World Cup
/ 53 days agoLionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland among nominees for 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are three of the twelve nominees in contention to claim the 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament.
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/ 54 days agoFIFA Ranking update after 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal’s Spain climbs to No. 1, Messi’s Argentina and Ronaldo’s Portugal drop
The FIFA Ranking has had its first update after the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal's Spain climbing to the No. 1 spot, while Lionel Messi's Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal suffering drops.
World Cup
/ 54 days agoReport: Lionel Messi’s Argentina future in doubt after 2026 World Cup final defeat
After the 2026 World Cup final defeat against Spain, reports have positioned Lionel Messi's future in Argentina highly in doubt.
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/ 54 days agoLionel Messi breaks silence after Argentina’s World Cup final loss with emotional message: ‘The pain is immense’
Lionel Messi broke the silence after Argentina's 2026 World Cup final defeat against Spain with an emotional message on social media: "The pain is immense."
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/ 54 days agoLionel Scaloni casts doubt over Argentina future after 2026 World Cup final defeat, leaves press conference in tears
Lionel Scaloni cast doubt over his future as Argentina's head coach following a heartbreaking 2026 World Cup final defeat against Spain, abruptly leaving the post-match press conference in tears.
World Cup
/ 54 days agoFerran Torres repeats Mario Gotze feat with World Cup final winner against Lionel Messi’s Argentina
With his winning goal against Lionel Messi's Argentina, Spain's Ferran Torres repeated the World Cup feat only Mario Gotze was able to achieve.
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/ 54 days agoLuis de la Fuente explains why Spain couldn’t finish off Argentina earlier in World Cup final
Following a tight 1-0 victory, head coach Luis de la Fuente explained why Spain was unable to put the game away earlier against Argentina.
World Cup
/ 55 days agoVideo: Ferran Torres scores in second extra time for Spain against Argentina in 2026 World Cup final
Ferran Torres scored the opening goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup against Argentina in extra time to give La Roja the avantage.
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/ 55 days agoHow old will Lionel Messi and Argentina’s 2026 World Cup players be in 2030, and could they return?
With today's 2026 World Cup final on deck, questions are already swirling over whether Lionel Messi and his supporting cast can defy the aging curve to return for the 2030 tournament.