
Nicolás Otamendi retires from international football
Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending his national team career.
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Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending his national team career.

Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina's Leandro Paredes should not be suspended for his role in the post-match confrontation following the World Cup final. FIFA has opened an investigation into the incident, which involved several Argentina players and an assistant coach.

Argentina became the first World Cup finalist to not register a single shot during the 90 minutes of regulation time, according to match statistics.

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the Women's World Cup, securing their first title. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal against 10-player Argentina, who played anti-football according to critics.

BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily discusses Spain's World Cup win, Argentina's controversial role, and whether England's third-place finish eases pressure on Thomas Tuchel. Featuring analysis from Adam Crafton, Steph Houghton, and Luis Miguel Echegaray.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says he will fulfill his contract until December before deciding his future, adding that it's unlikely such a wonderful group will come together again.

Fifa has launched a disciplinary investigation into the ugly scenes that followed the World Cup final, where Argentina players and staff clashed with Spain after a 1-0 defeat. The probe could lead to suspensions and fines for individuals and the Argentine Football Association.

Lionel Messi expressed deep pain over Argentina's World Cup exit but highlighted the team's achievements, including two consecutive finals. He thanked fans for their support and congratulated Spain on their title.

The 2026 World Cup final featured a 27-minute halftime show with Madonna, Justin Bieber, and Shakira, a pre-match speech by Tom Cruise, and an appearance by US President Donald Trump. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time, but the game was overshadowed by the surrounding spectacle.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni broke down in tears during a post-match press conference after his team's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain. Scaloni, whose contract expires in December, expressed uncertainty about his future, saying he needs time to think.

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 men's World Cup, securing their second title. Ferran Torres scored the winner, while goalkeeper Unai Simon kept a seventh clean sheet. Spain dominated possession and metrics, extending their unbeaten run to 38 matches.

Frustration boiled over among Argentina players after Spain defeated them in extra time of the 2026 World Cup final, with some losing their composure at full-time.

Spain defeated a 10-man Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The match, covered by BBC Radio 5 Live, featured analysis from experts including Guillem Balague and Tim Vickery.

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the only goal, securing Spain's second World Cup title.

Ferran Torres scored in extra time to give Spain the lead in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Argentina and Spain meet in a World Cup final that pits Lionel Messi's quest for back-to-back titles against Spain's bid to add a second star. Argentina's resilient, counter-attacking style faces Spain's possession game in a tactical battle for the ages.

Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final. While Spain appears the logical favorite, Argentina and Lionel Messi have a history of defying expectations. The match promises a unique energy as both teams vie for glory.

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final. Nico Williams earned a 9/10 for his impact off the bench, while Argentina's Enzo Fernandez received a 4/10 after being sent off. Lionel Messi's potential final World Cup appearance ended in disappointment.

Argentina's tactics have been labeled as gamesmanship by critics, but a closer look reveals a fine line between strategy and gamesmanship. England camp references add to the debate as Lionel Scaloni's side pursues World Cup glory.

Long queues formed at New York New Jersey Stadium for the 2026 World Cup final as heightened security, led by the US Secret Service due to President Trump's attendance, caused delays of up to two hours. Fans faced airport-style checks, but no kick-off delay is expected.