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20 Jul

Ferran Torres’ Extra-Time Strike Seals World Cup Glory for Spain Against Argentina

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense final that remained deadlocked until extra time. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when substitute Ferran Torres found the back of the net to crown Spain as the new world champions. The Spanish side dictated the pace for most of the contest, enjoying the lion’s share of possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Despite the sustained pressure, Argentina’s defence, led by goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, held firm during regulation time to keep Lionel Messi’s side in the contest. Argentina’s task…

Argentina Books Consecutive FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Berth After Dramatic Victory Over England

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Argentina produced another memorable knockout performance, scoring twice in the closing moments to defeat England 2-1 and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup final. The reigning champions will now have the opportunity to defend their crown against Spain in the tournament's title clash. England looked set to pull off a major upset after Anthony Gordon put his side ahead in the latter stages of the semifinal. With only minutes remaining, the Three Lions appeared to be within touching distance of their first World Cup final in decades. However, Argentina refused to back down. Constant attacking…

Argentina Edge Resilient Cape Verde in Extra Time to Keep World Cup Dream Alive

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Messi on target as reigning champions survive determined challenge from tournament debutants to reach Round of 16 Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after overcoming a spirited Cape Verde side 3-2 in an enthralling extra-time contest that tested the defending champions until the closing minutes. Lionel Messi once again delivered on the big stage, opening the scoring for Argentina in the first half with another clinical finish. However, Cape Verde refused to back down and matched the South American giants with an inspired performance, forcing the game beyond regulation time. The…