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Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal becomes reality: Official date and venue set for Argentina–Spain Finalissima

The Finalissima between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Lamine Yamal’s Spain has been officially confirmed.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina did what? Emiliano Martinez drops incredible 2022 FIFA World Cup confession, and it’s pure gold

When Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in December 2022, the moment belonged to an entire country as much as it did to the players on the pitch. 
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Argentina and Spain reportedly secure March FIFA break opponents ahead of Finalissima clash

The Argentina and Spain will face each other in the 2026 Finalissima, but before that match, both sides will play additional games during the March FIFA international break.
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Julián Álvarez snubs Lamine Yamal over two Spain stars to play for Argentina ahead of the Finalissima

With the Finalissima happening in just a few months, Julián Álvarez snubbed Lamine Yamal and another two Spain stars to play for Argentina national team.
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Report: Messi’s Argentina to face African rival ahead of Finalissima vs. Spain during March FIFA break

A major African national team could be a potential opponent for Lionel Messi’s Argentina just before they face Spain in the Finalissima.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate Dibu Martínez sets record straight on playing Finalissima vs. Spain before World Cup

After Lionel Messi's comments on the clash, Argentina star Emiliano Dibu Martinez set the record straight on playing the Finalissima against Spain a few months before the beginning of the 2026 World Cup.
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Lionel Messi’s never-heard-before nickname revealed by World Cup qualifiers rival player

A rival of Lionel Messi in the World Cup qualifiers revealed a nickname the Argentine star had years ago.
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo effect: 2026 FIFA World Cup prices soar to record highs as latest phase of sales opens

The 2026 World Cup is still more than 180 days away, yet anticipation around Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has already sent the event into a frenzy.
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth FIFA World Cup: France boss Didier Deschamps drops stunning six-word verdict on GOATs’ historic 2026 bid

As France manager Didier Deschamps prepares for what will be his final major competition with the national team, he acknowledges that the upcoming event carries extra weight — especially with the possibility that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could both appear on soccer’s greatest stage for the sixth time.
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FIFA’s Gianni Infantino issues honest apology to Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni after World Cup controversy

Following the controversy during the World Cup draw, FIFA’s Gianni Infantino issued an honest apology to Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni.
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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry at 2026 FIFA World Cup in doubt: Argentina captain drops cryptic eight-word claim about his participation, and it has fans worried

amid the excitement, a cryptic comment from the Argentine veteran has sparked unease, leaving many wondering whether the duel that defined an era of international soccer could be interrupted on the sport’s biggest stage.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina among winners, Kylian Mbappé’s France among losers of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw

With Lionel Messi’s Argentina among the winners and Kylian Mbappé’s France among the losers, the FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw has now mapped out each nation’s path through the tournament.
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Lamine Yamal’s first World Cup journey: Spain’s rivals and how they could avoid Messi’s Argentina until a potential final

With Lamine Yamal set to endure his first World Cup in 2026, Spain's rival and route in the competition has been revealed, with a clash against Lionel Messi's Argentina potentially happening early in the torunament.
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When could Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face each other after the 2026 World Cup draw?

With Argentina and Portugal drawn in the 2026 World Cup, questions rise on when could legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could meet at the competition.
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Argentina World Cup champion fires jab at Spain over Lionel Messi and other stars who chose the Albiceleste

Argentina’s national team has been pulling top young talent away from Spain — including Lionel Messi himself — and a World Cup champion with La Albiceleste took a jab at La Roja over the situation.