Argentina’s soccer icon Lionel Messi plays final match for national team
Soccer icon Lionel Messi prepares to play his final game for his country. CBS News New York’s Luis Miguel reports.
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Soccer icon Lionel Messi prepares to play his final game for his country. CBS News New York’s Luis Miguel reports.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Spain and Argentina faced off Sunday in the World Cup final, marking just the second meeting between the two sides in the tournament's history, and their first in 60 years.
Fans were shocked and thrilled after Spain won the 2026 World Cup in dramatic fashion Sunday. CBS News New York has team coverage.
Celebrations got underway in New York City on Sunday as Spain beat defending champions Argentina for their second-ever FIFA World Cup win. CBS News New York has team coverage.
Hundreds of fans packed the American Dream mall on Sunday to watch the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on a big screen and inside restaurants.
Hundreds watched the match between Spain and defending champion Argentina on a big screen and inside restaurants. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A sea of humanity watched as Spain edged Argentina for the second World Cup title in its nation's history. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger and Otis Livingston have the story.
Spain won its first world title since 2010, defeating defending champion Argentina 1-0 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray leads team coverage.
All eyes will be on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final.
Forty-eight nations competed in the largest FIFA World Cup in history and two are left standing, with Spain in search of its second World Cup title and Argentina shooting for back-to-back championships.
As the 2026 World Cup draws to an end, take a look back at the memorable 2022 final match between Argentina and France.
All eyes will be on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final. Fans gathered across New York City on Saturday as they geared up for the historic match. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, and the final preparations are in the works.
Spain and Argentina are getting ready to compete for the biggest prize in soccer, and all the action will play out at MetLife Stadium. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram and Steve Overmyer report.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, his office says.
The soccer world is converging on New York City before Argentina and Spain go head-to-head in the FIFA World Cup final. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
There are plenty of fans in the Tri-State Area backing both sides. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray spoke to some of them ahead of the big match.
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex's main intake center to watch Wednesday's semifinal match between England and Argentina.
A venue under the Brooklyn Bridge has become a hub for soccer fans with watch parties and events. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
The World Cup final match is set after Argentina won Wednesday's semifinal against England. They'll face off against Spain this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley reports.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
