A World Cup which concluded with Argentina’s victory over France on penalties on Sunday saw a number of players enhance their reputation.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe pushed each other to new heights at the World Cup.
France's football players are expected to greet fans in Paris on Monday after their defeat to Argentina in an extraordinary World Cup final that has sparked widespread pride in the team.
Alexis Mac Allister rates Lionel Messi as the best player in history after he lifted the World Cup with Argentina.
Head coach Lionel Scaloni promised to “save a spot” for Lionel Messi in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad after the captain finally got his hands on football’s most coveted trophy.
Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta was close to tears after watching Lionel Messi lead his country to World Cup glory, while praise for the forward came in from all over the world.