Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Ángel Di María has urged Lionel Messi not to retire from international football following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA…
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino watches an international friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel, File) A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina on finishing as a finalist at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked fresh debate after…
Argentine players react at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Argentina FA urges fans to accept Spain’s World Cup win as viral replay petition surpasses 100,000 signatures.The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has urged supporters…
Argentina players protest after Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez (24) was shown a red card (AP Photo) Argentina FIFA World Cup Spain’s final defeat has come under renewed scrutiny after new footage emerged on social media which appeared to show an attempt to influence the aftermath of Enzo Fernandez’s decisive red card. Lionel Scaloni’s side lost 1-0…
Spain’s Gavi, left, falls while scuffling with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada. (AP Photo) Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has broken his silence following the chaotic scenes that marred the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but has notably stopped short of apologizing for his role in the post-match row as FIFA launched an official…
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez talks to referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia (AP/PTI) Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez spoke publicly for the first time from his team FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain, insisting he remains proud to represent his country despite the painful end to his title defence. Argentina’s hopes of retaining the World Cup crown…
Fans gather during the World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo) Is there a more devoted fanbase in international football than Argentina? The scenes on Sunday after the final defeat of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Spain have once again made this…
Argentina’s Nicolas Tagliafico, right, fights for the ball with Spain’s Lamine Yamal. (AP Photo/PTI) A controversial arbitration decision in the FIFA World Cup The 2026 final reignited the debate over alleged favorable calls for Argentina, after Nicolas Tagliafico escaped without a booking for a dangerous challenge on Spanish teenage star Lamine Yamal.The incident occurred in…
Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso, right, holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine,” referring to the Falkland Islands, at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Argentina’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals has been overshadowed…
NEW DELHI: Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 win over England in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been followed by a fresh controversy. After the final whistle at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Argentine midfielder Giovani Lo Celso celebrated with a banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” – a slogan linked to Argentina’s…
Argentina’s Foreign Ministry reiterated the country’s claim over the Falkland Islands after Argentine players displayed a “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” banner during celebrations following their 2-1 FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final victory over England.According to Athletic, Argentina are at risk of facing FIFA sanctions after midfielder Giovani Lo Celso appeared on the pitch with the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal; and England coach Thomas Tuchel. (AP Photos) England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted he understands why Argentina chose to wear their iconic dark blue shirt for Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, saying he would have made the same decision if superstition was behind it.The defending champions will…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, speaks to referee Joao Pinheiro of Portugal (AP Photo) Lionel Messi found himself at the center of another viral World Cup moment after a heated exchange with Portuguese referee João Pinheiro during Argentina’s quarter-final win over Switzerland on Saturday. The incident unfolded in the first half of Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 extra-time…
Mikel Merino’s late goal secured Spain’s World Cup semi-final. This win also matched Argentina’s record for the second longest unbeaten run. Spain now have a 36-match unbeaten streak in international football. (AP Photo) Mikel Merino’s dramatic 88th-minute winner against Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday night sent Spain into the World Cup semi-finals…
Mohamed Salah. (Image via Getty) Egyptian captain Mohamed Salah shared an emotional message with fans after the Pharaohs were kicked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising to do everything in his power to help the national team achieve greater success on the international stage.Salah took over at X after Egypt’s 3-2 defeat to…
Argentina fans display a banner depicting Leo Messi and Diego Armando Maradona, in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (left) and Argentina players chanting “the fourth star” on the way after the victory over Egypt. Argentina’s dressing room erupted in celebration after the team achieved a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World…
In a thrilling round of 16, Argentina emerged victorious, defeating Egypt 3-2. Lionel Messi was visibly overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy at the end of the match. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) battles with Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte (14) and Ryan Mendes (20) during the World Cup Round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde (AP Photo/George Walker IV) Argentinian captain Lionel Messi joked about the brutal treatment he received during his team’s dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the FIFA…
To manage Lionel Messi’s workload, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni decided to bench the captain for the final Group J match against Jordan. (Photo/ANI) Defending champions Argentina go out without their talismanic captain Lionel Messi in the starting lineup when they face tournament debutants Jordan in their final Group J clash on Sunday.With Argentina having already…