Copa América

Copa América

• [Scaloni, the unlikely standard-bearer who learned under De la Fuente and could surpass Bilardo
  
  Scaloni, once the most unexpected choice, has redrawn Argentina’s coaching hierarchy. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, his quiet rise and trophies now match Carlos Bilardo’s feat of reaching two finals,...](/content/en/news/scaloni-the-unlikely-standard-bearer-who-learned-under-de-la-fuente-and-could-surpass-bilardo-43159224/index.html)
• [Comparing Yamal & Messi’s international stats after same no. of games
  
  Lamine Yamal cannot escape the comparisons to Lionel Messi, and they’re especially inevitable ahead of their first-ever meeting in the 2026 World Cup final. But how does Yamal’s international career with...](/content/en/news/comparing-yamal-messis-international-stats-after-same-no-of-games-43158269/index.html)
• [Lionel Messi’s record in major finals for Argentina
  
  Lionel Messi will lead Argentina out in the 2026 World Cup final tonight, bidding to etch another massive moment into a career packed full of them. Messi has won it all...](/content/en/news/lionel-messis-record-in-major-finals-for-argentina-43157968/index.html)
• [The 10 differences between Messi and Lamine Yamal
  
  The Messi and Lamine parallels are clear, yet their differences define this final. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, 10 contrasts trace two distinct routes. Messi enters what could be his last...](/content/en/news/the-10-differences-between-messi-and-lamine-yamal-43157878/index.html)
• [Lionel Messi back at MetLife for Spain v Argentina final, 10 years after retirement announcement
  
  Lionel Messi returns to MetLife Stadium on Sunday for the Spain v Argentina World Cup final at 21:00, the site of his 2016 international retirement announcement. He knows the ground well....](/content/en/news/lionel-messi-back-at-metlife-for-spain-v-argentina-final-10-years-after-retirement-announcement-43157105/index.html)
• [‘Bring Copa to South America’: surprise post with Chiqui Tapia
  
  The president of CONMEBOL, Alejandro Domínguez, set social media abuzz by posting a message of support for the Argentina National Team ahead of the 2024 Copa América grand final. Through his...](/content/en/news/bring-copa-to-south-america-surprise-post-with-chiqui-tapia-43156088/index.html)
• [Psychologist raises alarm over Flamengo players' return after the Copa
  
  Mental coach provides an individual assessment of Flamengo players who went to the World Cup with the Brazilian National Team. The World Cup is about to crown its great champion, which...](/content/en/news/psychologist-raises-alarm-over-flamengo-players-return-after-the-copa-43155404/index.html)
• [World Cup final to pit Euro holders Spain against Copa America champions Argentina for first time
  
  Spain, the Euro holders, face Argentina, the Copa America champions, in the 2026 World Cup final. According to Statsdufoot, it is the first World Cup final to feature the current European...](/content/en/news/world-cup-final-to-pit-euro-holders-spain-against-copa-america-champions-argentina-for-first-time-43148711/index.html)
• [⏪ Argentina stun England to set up World Cup final with Spain
  
  
  2026-07-15T21:21:44Z Thanks for tuning in to our live coverage of tonight's game. It's been emotional! 2026-07-15T21:20:23Z Meanwhile it's heartache again for England, who will have to contend with a third place play-off against...](/content/en/news/argentina-stun-england-to-set-up-world-cup-final-with-spain-43143051/index.html)
• [🔙 Dusting off: Brazil’s last title turns 7
  
  Last Sunday (5), the Brazilian National Team was knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16 after losing 2-1 to Norway. As a result, a record...](/content/en/news/dusting-off-brazils-last-title-turns-7-43110729/index.html)