The 2026 World Cup knockout rounds and Spain's win over Argentina

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1. July 2026

   Jul 2– 3Spain vs Austria LIVE: FIFA World Cup 20267 articles · 5 independent sources

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2. Jul 5England eliminates Mexico 3-2 in World Cup in possible best game of the tournament5 articles · 1 independent sources

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3. Jul 7– 8Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals73 articles · 49 independent sources

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4. Jul 7– 9Switzerland to quarterfinals with shootout win over Colombia37 articles · 22 independent sources

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5. Jul 8– 10World Cup winners (England) and losers (FIFA) from the round of 169 articles · 4 independent sources

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6. Jul 10– 12Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup semifinals, beating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time118 articles · 48 independent sources

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7. Jul 11– 15World Cup 2026: What to know for France-Spain semifinal in Dallas38 articles · 17 independent sources

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8. Jul 14When and where is the World Cup final being played? What to know for Argentina-Spain5 articles · 2 independent sources

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9. Jul 14– 16Argentina delivers 2-1 comeback against England, will head to World Cup final139 articles · 63 independent sources

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10. Jul 14– 17Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France111 articles · 49 independent sources

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11. Jul 14– 21World Cup 2026: What to know for the final between Spain and Argentina52 articles · 22 independent sources

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12. Jul 14World Cup 2026: Spain makes final, what to know for England-Argentina3 articles · 1 independent sources

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13. Jul 15Lionel Messi, Argentina come back vs. England 2-1 to reach World Cup final6 articles · 2 independent sources

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14. Jul 15– 20Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title88 articles · 35 independent sources

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15. Jul 15The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday9 articles · 9 independent sources

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16. Jul 15– 20Argentina takes on Spain in World Cup Final117 articles · 41 independent sources

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17. Jul 16– 19Spotlight on Messi and Yamal as Argentina plays Spain in World Cup final, in photos10 articles · 7 independent sources

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18. Jul 16– 19The biggest takeaways from the 2026 World Cup11 articles · 11 independent sources

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19. Jul 17– 19Performers take to the stage at the World Cup final, in photos10 articles · 8 independent sources

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20. Jul 17– 19England outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final68 articles · 40 independent sources

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21. Jul 18– 19Spain and Argentina are headed to 30 minutes of extra time in the World Cup final14 articles · 11 independent sources

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22. Jul 19– 20Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time123 articles · 58 independent sources

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