![Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707098988_TBPialaDunia.jpg)
Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Soccer - Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign Soccer - Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677557390_FIFA.jpg)
Soccer - Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign
Argentina scooped all major men's awards after winning a vintage World Cup final last December.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![Lawyer from Oman offers US$1 million for Messi's World Cup trophy robe Lawyer from Oman offers US$1 million for Messi's World Cup trophy robe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671950071_TBMESSI.jpg)
Lawyer from Oman offers US$1 million for Messi's World Cup trophy robe
A lawyer from Oman wants to buy Lionel Messi's Bisht, the traditional Arab cloak he was presented with at the award ceremony after the World Cup final, for US$1 million.
Sun Dec 25 2022
![Mbappe back in PSG training three days after World Cup final defeat Mbappe back in PSG training three days after World Cup final defeat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671668255_KylianMbappe.jpg)
Mbappe back in PSG training three days after World Cup final defeat
Kylian Mbappe returned to Paris Saint-Germain training on Wednesday, three days on from France's World Cup final defeat.
Thu Dec 22 2022
!['Diego encouraged us from heaven' Messi cites Maradona inspiration as Argentina celebrate World Cup win 'Diego encouraged us from heaven' Messi cites Maradona inspiration as Argentina celebrate World Cup win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671579698_LionelMessi.jpg)
'Diego encouraged us from heaven' Messi cites Maradona inspiration as Argentina celebrate World Cup win
Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona "encouraged us from heaven" as Argentina beat France in Sunday's World Cup final.
Tue Dec 20 2022
![Deschamps' France greeted in Paris after 'cruel' World Cup final defeat Deschamps' France greeted in Paris after 'cruel' World Cup final defeat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671494135_DidierDeschamps.jpg)
Deschamps' France greeted in Paris after 'cruel' World Cup final defeat
Didier Deschamps thanked fans after France landed back in Paris following their "cruel" World Cup final defeat to Argentina on Sunday.
Mon Dec 19 2022
![Pele salutes World Cup winners Messi and Argentina, 'Diego smiling' Pele salutes World Cup winners Messi and Argentina, 'Diego smiling'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671426776_Pele.jpg)
Pele salutes World Cup winners Messi and Argentina, 'Diego smiling'
Brazil great Pele sent congratulations to Argentina after their breathtaking World Cup final victory, describing Lionel Messi's success as the moment "his trajectory deserved".
Sun Dec 18 2022
![Varane proud of France squad after dramatic World Cup final loss to Argentina Varane proud of France squad after dramatic World Cup final loss to Argentina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671403950_VaraneAlvarez.jpg)
Varane proud of France squad after dramatic World Cup final loss to Argentina
Raphael Varane has expressed his pride in the France squad, after they fell agonisingly short in the World Cup final against Argentina.
Sun Dec 18 2022
![Messi takes giant leap from Maradona's shadow as Argentina conquer captain's final frontier Messi takes giant leap from Maradona's shadow as Argentina conquer captain's final frontier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671400786_Argentina.jpg)
Messi takes giant leap from Maradona's shadow as Argentina conquer captain's final frontier
There has arguably never been a World Cup final more one-sided in terms of support, and it was all because of one player - Lionel Messi.
Sun Dec 18 2022
!['Congratulations brother' - Neymar leads tributes for Messi after Argentina beat France in World Cup final 'Congratulations brother' - Neymar leads tributes for Messi after Argentina beat France in World Cup final](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671399925_Argentina.jpg)
'Congratulations brother' - Neymar leads tributes for Messi after Argentina beat France in World Cup final
Lionel Messi is a World Cup winner at the fifth and final attempt, after Argentina held their nerve to defeat France in one of the greatest matches in tournament history.
Sun Dec 18 2022
![Argentina 3-3 France (aet, 4-2 pens): Messi lands World Cup crown in thriller as Mbappe hat-trick not enough Argentina 3-3 France (aet, 4-2 pens): Messi lands World Cup crown in thriller as Mbappe hat-trick not enough](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671401361_LionelMessi.jpg)
Argentina 3-3 France (aet, 4-2 pens): Messi lands World Cup crown in thriller as Mbappe hat-trick not enough
Lionel Messi and Argentina won an all-time classic World Cup final despite Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick taking France into a penalty shoot-out following a 3-3 draw on Sunday.
Sun Dec 18 2022
![France 'calm and focused' ahead of World Cup final despite illness outbreak, says Deschamps France 'calm and focused' ahead of World Cup final despite illness outbreak, says Deschamps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671339485_DidierDeschamps.jpg)
France 'calm and focused' ahead of World Cup final despite illness outbreak, says Deschamps
France head coach Didier Deschamps says his team is "remaining calm and focused" despite an illness outbreak ahead of Sunday's World Cup final.
Sun Dec 18 2022
![Split loyalties for France World Cup winner Trezeguet: 'Messi deserves to be champion' Split loyalties for France World Cup winner Trezeguet: 'Messi deserves to be champion'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671341679_DavidTrezeguet.jpg)
Split loyalties for France World Cup winner Trezeguet: 'Messi deserves to be champion'
David Trezeguet admits Sunday's World Cup final will be "difficult personally" as the France World Cup winner with Argentine roots finds himself pulling for Lionel Messi.
Sun Dec 18 2022
!['Greatest' Messi gives Argentina advantage in World Cup final, says Martinez 'Greatest' Messi gives Argentina advantage in World Cup final, says Martinez](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671341233_LionelMessi.jpg)
'Greatest' Messi gives Argentina advantage in World Cup final, says Martinez
Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time, which will give Argentina the advantage over France in the World Cup final, according to Emiliano Martinez.
Sun Dec 18 2022
![Argentina v France: Champions out to spoil Messi's party in Qatar final Argentina v France: Champions out to spoil Messi's party in Qatar final](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671323219_FranceTeamFifaWo.jpg)
Argentina v France: Champions out to spoil Messi's party in Qatar final
Lionel Messi is already set to make history in Sunday's World Cup final. It is up to France to ensure he does not also take home the trophy.
Sun Dec 18 2022