Jul 18, 2026
Whatever happens against Spain, this feels like Messi’s long goodbye
At 39, and openly admitting he is exhausted, Lionel Messi has dragged Argentina to a third World Cup final. Sunday against Spain may well be the last...
Argentina national football team
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Jul 15, 2026
Enzo and Lautaro strike late as Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final
Two goals in the final five minutes, both made by Lionel Messi, turned a losing semi-final into a place in the final for the holders.
Jul 7, 2026
Argentina score three in 13 minutes to stun Egypt and reach the quarter-finals
Down 2-0 with a quarter of the match to play, the defending champions produced the latest of great escapes in Atlanta to keep their title defence aliv...
Jul 6, 2026
Argentina national football team players: the squad after Messi’s farewell, and the eight debutants
Argentina won three home friendlies 14-0 in the window that ended with Lionel Messi’s farewell, and handed eight players their first caps. Here is the...
Jun 29, 2024
Who is the King of Football? Why the title still belongs to Pele
The King of Football is Pele, O Rei since 1958. Why his goal total is disputed, why he could never win the Ballon d’Or, and where Messi and Ronaldo st...