New York, July 19 -- Argentina fans turned New York's Times Square into a sea of blue and white as they rallied behind their team ahead of Sunday's (local time) FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain.

Supporters clad in Argentina's iconic blue-and-white jerseys filled Times Square with flags, chants and songs in tribute to Lionel Messi, expressing hope that the defending champions will retain the FIFA World Cup title.

The vibrant gathering drew football fans from across the globe, with many stopping to soak in the festive atmosphere, join the celebrations and capture the spectacle on camera.

Defending champions Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the semifinal, overturning a first-half deficit. Enzo Fernandez...