
Spain enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final on a remarkable 37-match unbeaten run, boasting the tournament's best defensive record. But standing in their way is Lionel Messi, who hopes to end his international career with another World Cup title. Can Spain's disciplined defense and captain Rodri stop the Argentine legend in football's biggest match?

Spain vs Argentina: Can Rodri Stop Lionel Messi in the Final? | Wion News 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly declared his support for Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final against Spain. During a meeting with Argentina's ambassador to Israel, Netanyahu received an official Argentina football jersey along with a message from Argentine President Javier Milei reaffirming his support for the national team. Netanyahu praised Milei for strengthening relations between Israel and Argentina, calling the South American nation one of Israel's closest friends. His endorsement adds a political dimension to the highly anticipated World Cup final, where Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in pursuit of another historic title.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu supports Argentina before the FIFA World Cup final against Spain

A few days after the Argentina team won the 2022 FIFA World Cup defeating France in a penalty shootout, many Argentine fans have paid tribute to the success by getting tattoos.

Argentina fans go crazy for World Cup tattoos

Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad arrived home to a jubilant Buenos Aires in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with massive crowds lining the streets and cheering their champions’ return.

#CHAMPIONS Argentina given grand welcome in Buenos Aires

<p>When Messi lost his cool and yelled at Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands, saying&nbsp;"What are you looking at&nbsp;you, fool? Get lost!", he didn't know that this will soon become the trend among people. This quote is becoming a part of pop culture and made its way onto coffee mugs, T-shirts, and caps&nbsp;with the original Spanish quote by Messi, "Qué mirás, bobo? Qué mirás, bobo?… Andá para allá".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a viral video, Messi is seen being interviewed after Friday's tense quarter-final match against the Netherlands, when his gaze wanders off camera. He then addresses the Dutch substitute, whose two late goals forced the two teams into penalties, while the reporter struggles to get his attention.</p>

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<p>Argentina won that match, but Messi was upset with the referee who gave Weghorst a free kick after the game. FIFA&nbsp;has initiated disciplinary proceedings against both teams after&nbsp;a World Cup record of&nbsp;18 yellow cards and multiple mass confrontations during the game.</p>

<p>In Argentina, however, Lionel Messi has been compared to Diego Maradona, a troubled genius known for flaming instances both on and off the field.</p>

<p>Businesses jumped on the slogan right away, with mugs selling for 1,600 pesos ($9), T-shirts for 2,900 pesos, and caps for 3,900 pesos.</p>

<p>Here are some of the pictures of products with Messi's quotes:</p>
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<p>We made the T-shirts right away. The phrase went viral because, in another stage, Messi had a calm, low profile. But people wanted him to have a bit of Diego (Maradona) spiciness," said clothing designer Tony Molfese, 31.</p>

<p>For many in Argentina though, the language Messi used is far milder than what can be heard on the streets.</p>


When Messi lost his cool and yelled at Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands, saying "What are you looking at you, fool? Get lost!", he didn't know that this will soon become the trend among people.

When Messi lost his cool and yelled at Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands, saying "What are you looking at you, fool? Get lost!", he didn't know that this will soon become the trend among people. This quote is becoming a part of pop culture and made its way onto coffee mugs, T-shirts, and caps with the original Spanish quote by Messi, "Qué mirás, bobo? Qué mirás, bobo?… Andá para allá". In a viral video, Messi is seen being interviewed after Friday's tense quarter-final match against the Netherlands, when his gaze wanders off camera. He then addresses the Dutch substitute, whose two late goals forced the two teams into penalties, while the reporter struggles to get his attention. QUÉ MIRÁS BOBO ANDÁ PA ALLÁ BOBO pic.twitter.com/s2D1lbOhj5 — DjMaRiiO (@DjMaRiiO) December 9, 2022 × Argentina won that match, but Messi was upset with the referee who gave Weghorst a free kick after the game. FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against both teams after a World Cup record of 18 yellow cards and multiple mass confrontations during the game. In Argentina, however, Lionel Messi has been compared to Diego Maradona, a troubled genius known for flaming instances both on and off the field. Businesses jumped on the slogan right away, with mugs selling for 1,600 pesos ($9), T-shirts for 2,900 pesos, and caps for 3,900 pesos. Here are some of the pictures of products with Messi's quotes: We made the T-shirts right away. The phrase went viral because, in another stage, Messi had a calm, low profile. But people wanted him to have a bit of Diego (Maradona) spiciness," said clothing designer Tony Molfese, 31. For many in Argentina though, the language Messi used is far milder than what can be heard on the streets.

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'What are you looking at, you fool?': Messi's taunt on T-shirts and mugs now. SEE PICS