Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up England World Cup semi-final clash
'La cuarta estrella' has swept through the stands before being adopted by the players themselves after their dramatic victory over Egypt, rekindling memories of Qatar 2022’s 'Muchachos.'
Argentina coach says his side "suffered" in their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
As I see it
From ancient times, periods of relative stability in which one big power was strong enough to maintain a semblance of order in the region it dominated have alternated with others marked by strife like the one we appear to be sliding into right now.
POLITICS & FAITH
In what some saw as a pointed rebuke to President Javier Milei, Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge García Cuerva calls on leaders to “stop disparaging others, regardless of their political party,” as he urges greater “care for the poor, the sick and the disabled” in annual ‘Te Deum’ speech.
President says Argentina is entering a "Second Independence" as he outlines new reform agenda and praises his "cabinet of patriots."
With next year’s election set to offer a referendum on President Javier Milei’s reformist agenda, some influential business leaders and opposition figures are discussing the possibility that violent shifts of policy are coming to an end – regardless of who prevails in the 2027 vote.
Multilateral lender welcomes Milei administration's proposal for Central Bank; IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Argentina on July 28 and 29.
Multilateral lender’s chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Buenos Aires this month; International Monetary Fund sees Argentina’s economy expanding 4% in 2027.
US-Argentine firm Meitner Energy will invest US$1.2 billion in a 300-megawatt modular reactor at the Atucha site, the government announced on Tuesday.; News comes as the National Atomic Energy Commission faces a labour dispute over dozens of lay-offs.
Submarine force commander Claudio Villamide handed three-year suspended sentence for negligence and breach of duties; Three other Navy officers acquitted.
Government is seeking support to advance with its electoral reform push ahead of next voting cycle; Senate to have final say on potential suspension of compulsory primaries.
President begins to trail new legislative package that would allow government to “shut down” as in United States and ban the Central Bank from printing money.
Fundación Faro presented itself as a platform of ideas. But the libertarian think tank’s opaque finances, links to key Milei insiders and 400-fold surge in donations have left the organisation facing uncomfortable questions from regulators and judges.
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Andrés Gil Domínguez: ‘Eliminating the PASO primaries would strip opposition of tool to unify’
by Jorge Fontevecchia National deputy says Javier Milei’s government "has covered up Manuel Adorni’s corruption," that voters have fallen out of love with La Libertad Avanza and that Karina Milei, the President’s sister, is the one who’s really in charge in Argentina.
Between echoes returning from the past and a language that breathes the brush and the river, Selva Almada’s new novel 'Una casa sola' (Random House) creates a universe in which memory, violence and poetry intertwine in a richly layered narrative. In this interview, the author traces the novel’s fragmentary origins, its connection to poetry and the gauchesca tradition, so-called ‘provincial’ literature and why writing is a living organism rather than just technique.
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WORLD CUP 2026
Skipper said Switzerland's "overarching aim" was to beat the defending champions and reach the semi-finals for the first time.
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY
Guido Petti will become the sixth player to reach 100 caps for the Pumas when he starts against Wales in the Nations Championship this weekend in San Juan
WORLD CUP 2026
No team had ever recovered from a 2-0 deficit with so little time remaining in a World Cup match, but Argentina refused to let Messi's tournament story come to an end.
Argentina's captain has a 77% overall career conversion rate from 150 attempts from the spot, bang on the global average. What stands out is such a frailty for a player who is anything but average.
International Monetary Fund says Argentine, British, and Italian national Silvana Tenreyro will serve as the lender’s new chief economist.
Skipper on his emotions following victory over Egypt: "It was a feeling of pure happiness and relief."
"Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition. Perhaps they wanted Messi to stay in the running," says Egypt coach Hossam Hassan after dramatic loss to Argentina.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hails his side's character after Tuesday's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt.
Joyous celebrations at Buenos Aires' Obelisk marred by incidents between fans and police; At least nine arrested, according to local media.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni was unable to speak to the media, overcome with emotion and in tears, after thrilling comeback against Egypt.
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a stunning late comeback as the reigning champions beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals; Match swung by controversial VAR call against African side.
Argentina survived a huge scare from World Cup first-timers Cape Verde in the last 32. They will hope to resume normal service against Egypt – who have never been beyond the round of 16.
REM market expectations survey of consultancy firms, economists and experts forecasts 2026 annual inflation of 30%, with peso trading at 1,673 per US dollar by year-end.
Leandro Paredes, Nicolás Tagliafico and Julián Álvarez set to return to starting line-up for clash against Egypt.
Milei administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, announces minister.
FIFA boss slammed for controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban; Ruling, which came after the intervention of Donald Trump, permits striker to play in the co-hosts' World Cup last 16 match with Belgium.
Milei’s new Cabinet chief must negotiate with governors and opposition caucuses over controversial reform that would eliminate compulsory primaries.
Lionel Scaloni's side escaped a major scare against Cape Verde, but their dependence on Lionel Messi remains a growing concern ahead of a last-16 meeting with Mohamed Salah's Egypt.
