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Inside the tailored bag sat a gold-colored Stanley thermos featuring Messi's personal brand logo, alongside a complete traditional mate set with a gourd cup, yerba mate leaves, and a metal straw.
The tournament comes just days after the men's FIFA World Cup, where African teams impressed with spirited performances despite several suffering heartbreaking late knockout defeats.
The 2026 World Cup sparked a massive social media boom, with Erling Haaland, Vozinha, Jude Bellingham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal among players who gained millions of new followers.
Ryan Clark has revealed a positive outlook after learning he had been laid off by ESPN while appearing live on NFL Live, as the network carries out sweeping job cuts.
Ronaldo sparked debate after his verified Instagram account liked a video accusing FIFA of corruption and favouring Argentina's 2026 World Cup campaign before the interaction was later removed.
Fans flooded Madrid's streets as Spain's World Cup-winning squad returned home to a royal welcome and victory parade, although celebrations were marred by the death of a 13-year-old boy.
Local media reported that unrest erupted when a section of the crowd attempted to breach safety barricades surrounding the monument.
The champions will also receive gold medals and, for the first time in World Cup history, bespoke championship rings inspired by the North American tradition of honouring title-winning teams.
The decisive goal came in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres found the back of the net after Nico Williams kept the ball in play and teed him up.
France finished the tournament without a medal as England claimed third place after a dramatic, high-scoring clash at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Netanyahu has thrown his support behind Argentina ahead of the World Cup final, saying his backing is driven by the country's close ties with Israel under President Javier Milei.
Thomas Tuchel's side dominated the opening half, exposing France's shaky defence to race into a 4-0 lead by halftime. Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa scored early before Saka struck twice.
The proposed expansion could significantly alter plans for the centenary edition of the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain.
A viral 2007 photo of Lionel Messi holding baby Lamine Yamal has resurfaced ahead of the World Cup final.
Argentina's post-match celebrations sparked controversy after two players displayed a Falklands banner, prompting calls for a FIFA investigation.
Harambee Starlets players protested outside FKF offices over alleged unpaid allowances, disputing Ruto's claim that the government had cleared more than Sh33 million owed to national teams.
Former Chelsea winger Willian praised Eliud Kipchoge as "a true legend" after the pair met in Brazil, exchanged signed jerseys and pledged to keep inspiring young people through sport.
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secured a deserved win, sending La Roja to New York New Jersey Stadium for Sunday's final where they will face either England or Argentina.
Crowds turned out to celebrate Norway's landmark tournament, which saw the team reach the men's World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the nation's history.
The Colombian Football Association condemned the threats, saying no player or their family should face intimidation for representing the country.
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