The AFA has declared Jul 15 as National Football Teams Day to commemorate Argentina's dramatic World Cup semi-final victory over England, where they overturned a 1-0 deficit to reach the final, though the celebrations later faced controversy.

Argentina to celebrate World Cup semi-final triumph over England with special day

Lionel Messi made his first public appearance after Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat and has been exempted from the MLS All-Star Game

WATCH | Lionel Messi's secret public appearance after FIFA World Cup final goes viral

Spain defender Pedro Porro reacts to Argentina fans' petition demanding a replay of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina.

FIFA World Cup final replay? Spain star reacts as Argentina Fans' 80,000-signature petition takes the internet by storm

FIFA World Cup 2026 became India's most-watched OTT event on Zee5 with 15 million viewers, driving record watch time, subscriptions and football engagement nationwide

FIFA World Cup 2026 drives 15 million viewers on Zee5, redefining football fandom in India

Argentine players lost their cool and clashed with Spain players after the defending champions lost the final 1-0 in extra time. The FIFA, sports governing body, has also launched a probe into the matter.

FIFA 2026 | 'Things need to be put behind,' says Argentina coach Ayala who punched Spain player after final

Donald Trump body double? While Donald Trump was speaking with reporters, a man in a navy blue suit was seen behind him who looked almost identical to him. Jon Stewart asked who he was, suggesting we could have been dealing with backup Trump.

'Is that a back-up Trump?' Mysterious look-alike standing behind Donald Trump baffles netizens

Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory over Argentina sparked celebrations so massive that scientists detected measurable seismic activity across the country. According to Spain’s National Geographic Institute, ground vibrations were recorded in several cities, including Barcelona, Cádiz, and Granada. Researchers identified major seismic spikes during the winning goal, the trophy ceremony, and the final whistle, highlighting the extraordinary scale of the nationwide celebrations.

Spain’s World Cup Victory over Argentina triggers seismic vibrations across the country

Fernandez was sent off for a second booking after clattering into Spain's Pau Cubarsi in the closing stages of normal time in Sunday's 1-0 loss. 

FIFA 2026 | 'I am truly sorry': Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, who get red card in final, reacts to loss

Spain has been honoured by the King and Prime Minister after winning FIFA World Cup 2026. The royal reception was held in Madrid to celebrate Spain’s historic title win. Players were felicitated for bringing the World Cup trophy back to Spain. The Spanish PM praised the team for their unity and performance.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spanish PM and King honour world champions Spain

Argentine fans were played by a pilot on an unnamed flight when he announced that their country had won the World Cup, only to shock them later by saying that Spain had actually won. He is now facing flak for the joke. 

Pilot tells Argentine fans on plane their team had won World Cup, slammed for 'sick joke'

Messi acknowledged the gravity of the situation and wrote that "the pain is immense and it's going to take a long time for this wound to heal."

FIFA 2026 | Argentina star Messi reacts to heartbreaking loss vs Spain in final

A professional lip reader claims US President Donald Trump repeated the same congratulatory message to every Spain and Argentina player during the FIFA World Cup 2026 medal ceremony

Lip reader reveals what Donald Trump told every Spain and Argentina player after FIFA World Cup final during medal ceremony

Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions, but who truly defined the tournament? Explore WION's Team of the Tournament featuring the best XI based on performances, impact, goals, assists and consistency across the World Cup. FIFA has not officially announced its Team of the Tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: The best XI that ruled football’s biggest stage

Marc Cucurella's mysterious pre-match ritual before Spain's FIFA World Cup final has been explained after Joan Capdevila revealed the defender buried a lucky coin—a superstition dating back to Spain's 2010 World Cup triumph

Revealed! The hidden ritual Marc Cucurella performed before Spain won the FIFA World Cup

Spain climbed to no. 1 in the latest FIFA men's rankings after defeating Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final. Morocco reached a record-high sixth, while Germany dropped out of the top 10 and Mexico returned to the top 10

New FIFA rankings revealed: Spain rise to no. 1, Argentina drop to second. Check where your team stands

Lionel Messi's bid for a second FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak as Spain defeated Argentina in the final. Despite Messi's brilliant tournament, Spain captain Rodri won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball after leading La Roja to the title with dominant midfield performances

Explained: Why Rodri won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball over Lionel Messi

Spain celebrated their second FIFA World Cup title with a massive victory parade through Madrid as more than one million fans welcomed the champions. Relive the unforgettable celebrations, trophy moments, and emotional scenes from the historic day

Spain World Cup victory parade in Madrid: Champions celebrate second FIFA World Cup title with over million fans

In their title winning campagn of FIFA 2026, Spain drew only one game (0-0 against Cape Verde), lost none, and conceded only one goal (2-1 against Belgium) to lift their second trophy.

FIFA 2026 Road to Glory: How Spain won second World Cup title without losing a match

 IShowSpeed met BTS at FIFA World Cup final 2026, sending fans to frenzy. He was also seen cheering for the group while they were performing during the halftime show. 

2026 FIFA World Cup final: IShowSpeed backstage meeting with BTS goes viral | Watch

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final became a star-studded gathering with the presence of several celebrities from Hollywood, music and more. Read on to know more.

Tom Cruise, Beyonce, Matt Damon and more: All the celebrities spotted at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Trump was met with jeer from the crowd as soon as he walked onto the pitch to be with the winners during the trophy ceremony. He stayed on with the Spanish team even after handing trophy befored being subtly taken aside by FIFA president Infantino.

FIFA 2026 | US President Trump booed during Argentina vs Spain final trophy ceremony - Watch

U.S. President Donald Trump made a dramatic entrance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, arriving at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, aboard the presidential helicopter, Marine One.

Trump arrives at world cup final aboard marine one

Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina. In a tense final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026, substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time, securing Spain's second World Cup title.


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Trump arrives at world cup final aboard marine one

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