Kylian Mbappé became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, despite France's defeat in the semi-finals. Spain and Argentina secured their spots in the final of the 2026 World Cup after distinct triumphs in the semi-finals held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. La Roja defeated France 2-0, while the Albiceleste scored two late goals to overcome England 2-1.
The decisive clash between Spain and Argentina is set for Sunday, marking a reissue of historic finals. Spain is seeking its first title since 2010, while Argentina aims to become the first champion to defend the title since Brazil in 1962. On Saturday, England claimed third place by defeating France 6-4 in a frantic match where Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham secured victory in stoppage time.
Mbappé, despite the setback, stood out by scoring two goals and surpassing the record for the World Cup's top scorer, a feat that highlights his impact on the tournament. The journeys of the two finalists to the final were marked by intense matches: Spain eliminated Portugal 1-0 and Belgium 4-1, while Argentina triumphed over Egypt 3-2 and Switzerland on penalties 4-3 after a goalless draw.
In the group stage, teams such as Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, Morocco, and the United States secured their passage to the knockout stage, while others like South Korea, Qatar, Scotland, and Uruguay fell by the wayside. The knockout rounds were marked by thrilling games and surprises, including the early elimination of traditionally strong teams.
This World Cup has highlighted the evolution of emerging teams and the competitiveness among football powerhouses, with the final promising to be a high-level spectacle. The presence of Messi and Mbappé in the decisive match underscores the individual quality and rivalry that characterized the tournament.
With the final set for Sunday, attention is now focused on the clash between Spain and Argentina, which promises to define the new world champion and crown one of the two teams as the best in the world of football. Spain's victory could mark the return of the Spaniards to the titles, while Argentina seeks to extend the dominance initiated in the last World Cup.
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