Just hours after Lamine Yamal and the Spain national team defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final at Arlington Stadium (Texas, USA), his villa in Barcelona was targeted in an attempted burglary.
England has urged FIFA to investigate the Argentina national football team after players were photographed with a banner asserting sovereignty over the disputed Falkland Islands.
Lionel Messi drew attention after examining England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's water bottle, which contained notes detailing Argentina players' penalty-taking directions.
England's defeat to Argentina plunged fans into disappointment, as the dream of reaching the final and clinching the championship remained unfulfilled.
The increase is most evident from Argentina, with flight bookings from the nation to Atlanta, US, rising 108% immediately after the semifinal matches were determined.
Lionel Messi and Harry Kane will lead the attack for their respective teams as Argentina faces England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Kick-off is at 2h.
A photo of Lionel Messi bathing 5-month-old Lamine Yamal has unexpectedly gone viral again, as both players have the chance to face each other in the World Cup 2026 final.
Moo Deng, a celebrity hippo, has predicted England and France will reach the World Cup final after selecting watermelon halves representing the two teams.
The Argentina national football team will donate a batch of team merchandise to people affected by floods in Guangxi, expressing gratitude to Chinese fans.
Lionel Messi reached a top speed of 30.9 km/h at the 2026 World Cup, an increase of over 5% compared to the previous tournament, thanks to a specialized team closely monitoring his physical condition with technology and subsequently implementing tailored diet and training regimes.
The Argentina national team wore black armbands in their World Cup 2026 quarter-final match against Switzerland to honor Antonio Rattin, the former captain associated with the introduction of penalty cards in football.
