Jun 28, 2026
The World Cup knockouts begin with a record African presence in the last 32
The 48-team World Cup’s first Round of 32 opens with South Africa against Canada, and a record nine of ten African teams have reached the knockouts as...
Argentina
87 articles tagged with "Argentina"
Jun 28, 2026
Messi’s late free-kick caps Argentina’s perfect group as they see off Jordan
Lionel Messi came off the bench to curl in a trademark free-kick, extending his all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat debutants Jordan 3...
Jun 27, 2026
Cape Verde reach the last 32 on their World Cup debut
The Blue Sharks are through to the knockout rounds in their first World Cup, and now Lionel Messi’s Argentina stand between them and the last 16.
Jun 25, 2026
Alvarez asks to leave as Atletico threaten Barcelona with a FIFA complaint
Julián Álvarez has gone public with his wish to leave Atlético Madrid, and the club have hit back by pointing to his release clause and vowing to repo...
Jun 22, 2026
Messi breaks the World Cup scoring record in Argentina’s win over Austria
A missed penalty inside 10 minutes did nothing to stop Lionel Messi from rewriting the World Cup record books in Dallas, where his double sent Argenti...
Jun 22, 2026
Argentina target the last 32 against Austria as Messi closes on Klose’s record
Lionel Messi is level with Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup goal record, and a win over Austria in Dallas would send the holders into the knockouts...
Jun 18, 2026
Messi and Diaz aside, South America’s World Cup openers raised more questions than answers
One round of group games in, only Argentina and Colombia have truly delivered for South America. Brazil and Uruguay were held, Ecuador and Paraguay be...
Jun 17, 2026
Mbappe and Haaland delivered, but the World Cup’s day of stars belonged to Messi
Three superstars scored on the same June afternoon, and the two cast as the future both delivered. At 38, Messi still walked off with the headline.
Jun 17, 2026
Messi’s first World Cup hat-trick ties Klose’s record as Argentina sink Algeria
The holders began their title defence in style, with their captain producing a record-equalling treble against an outclassed Algeria side.
Jun 15, 2026
Messi and Argentina begin their World Cup defence against Algeria
Lionel Messi’s record sixth World Cup begins in Kansas City, where the holders Argentina open their Group J campaign against a Riyad Mahrez-led Algeri...
Jun 10, 2026
Messi off the bench and into the record books as Argentina sign off with a 3-0 win over Iceland
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score and break a 69-year Argentina goalscoring record as the holders beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup war...
Jun 9, 2026
Can Argentina become the first side to retain the World Cup since 1962?
No team has retained the World Cup since Brazil in 1962, and three of the last four holders went out in the group stage. Lionel Messi’s Argentina arri...
Jun 7, 2026
Lautaro and Simeone see Argentina past Honduras as Messi waits on the bench
Lautaro Martinez scored a penalty and set up Giuliano Simeone as Argentina eased to a 2-0 win over Honduras in their first World Cup warm-up, with Lio...
Jun 3, 2026
Messi trains apart from Argentina and is a doubt for the Honduras friendly
The Argentina captain is managing a hamstring problem and looks set to sit out the warm-up against Honduras, though Scaloni’s staff expect him ready f...
Jun 1, 2026
Spain lead the World Cup market, but Yamal’s hamstring keeps the door open
The favourites look clear on paper, yet with Lamine Yamal’s fitness in doubt and France, England and Argentina lurking, the 2026 World Cup feels like...
Jun 1, 2026
Messi named in Argentina’s World Cup squad for a record-equalling sixth tournament
A fit-again Lionel Messi will captain the holders at his sixth World Cup, with Franco Mastantuono the surprise name left out as Argentina prepare to o...
Apr 21, 2026
Tottenham ready to sell Cristian Romero for 60-65 million euros as Manchester United line up opening bid
Tottenham will listen to offers of 60 to 65 million euros for captain Cristian Romero this summer, with Manchester United already drawing up an openin...
Apr 8, 2026
Enzo Fernandez said to be ready to hand in transfer request to push through Real Madrid move
Reports in Spain and England claim Enzo Fernandez is preparing to submit a formal transfer request at Chelsea, with Real Madrid still his preferred de...
Nov 19, 2024
Live streaming, Argentina vs Peru, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Where to watch in India – get head-to-head
The Argentina vs Peru head-to-head record favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 37 of the 58 matches while Peru have registered just seven victor...
Nov 13, 2024
Live streaming, Paraguay vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on November 15: Where to watch in India
The Paraguay vs Argentina head-to-head record favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 60 of the 111 matches while Paraguay have registered just 16...
Oct 14, 2024
Live streaming, Argentina vs Bolivia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Where to watch in India
The Argentina vs Bolivia head-to-head record favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 31 of the 43 matches while Bolivia have registered just seven...
Oct 9, 2024
Live streaming, Venezuela vs Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on October 11: Where to watch in India
Argentina are currently on top of the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers standings with Venezuela in sixth after eight rounds of matches.
Oct 3, 2024
Lionel Messi leads the list for most free-kick goals by active footballers
The Argentine captain Lionel Messi has scored two more goals via direct free-kicks than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 10, 2024
Live streaming, Argentina vs Colombia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on September 11: Where to watch in India
The Argentina vs Colombia head-to-head record favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 26 of the 43 matches while Colombia have registered just nine...