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Messi denied dream farewell as Argentina disappoint in World Cup final

Today 20:23 Skipper's dream of lifting the trophy again, four years after he inspired Argentina to victory in Qatar, ultimately proved too good to be true.

Spain shatters Argentina's dream with 1-0 win in World Cup final

Today 20:19 Disappointment for Argentina and skipper Lionel Messi in World Cup final; Barcelona striker Ferran Torres lashes home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display and win Spain the World Cup.

Latin America's unlikely football unity: cheering against Argentina

Yesterday 09:44 While Latin Americans have traditionally rallied behind football teams from the region who advance deep into the World Cup tournament, a flood of memes, jokes and criticism has made it clear there is one exception: Argentina.

World Cup heroics move me to tears, says goalkeeper Martínez

Yesterday 08:44 Argentina keeper says he is enjoying this World Cup campaign much more than in 2022, despite coming into the tournament injured.

Hasta el final: What propels Argentina's comeback kings

17-07-2026 12:22 A string of dramatic comebacks and extra-time victories fuels confidence that the Albiceleste will fight until the very end – and succeed.

'Works every time': Superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final

16-07-2026 19:10 Football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday's World Cup final. But these wacky habits are no joke to those who practice them.

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina’s Malvinas banner

16-07-2026 10:24 Argentina players celebrated victory with banner reading: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”; Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says FIFA should investigate but believes potential action is a matter for them.

Selección's never-say-die spirit secures place in World Cup final

16-07-2026 00:04 Lautaro Martínez scores 92nd-minute winner as reigning champions Argentina pull off a sensational comeback over arch rivals England; Dramatic 2-1 victory sets up a final with European champions Spain and sends a nation onto the streets.

Scaloni: Albiceleste smelt 'blood in water' in England win

15-07-2026 21:57 Coach said his team scented victory as England sat back after taking a 1-0 lead in their semi-final in Atlanta and went for broke to secure a deserved win.

Messi: 'Historical context' makes World Cup win over England 'special'

15-07-2026 21:31 Messi says he's looking forward to facing Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday; Skipper will face the country where he spent most of his career, at Barcelona.

'VAR-gentina?': Anti-Argentina conspiracy theories out in force at World Cup

13-07-2026 16:29 Defending champions' journey to the last four has been engulfed by online conspiracy theories claiming – without evidence – that the playing field has been tilted in their favour.

Messi ventures into uncharted waters with England semi-final clash

13-07-2026 15:24 Every major footballing nation has fallen beneath his blade. All but one: England, the giant Lionel Messi will face for the first time on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'

12-07-2026 11:38 "It is a football game and we will be playing against a very tough opponent. This is a football game and that's all," declares Argentina boss.

England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

12-07-2026 11:33 The Albiceleste and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlanta to keep alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.

World Cup culture wars and the legend of Messi

11-07-2026 09:32 World Cups don’t occur in a vacuum. Rather, they are an integral part of the construction of cultural subjectivity across the globe given the prevalence and capillarity of football. Argentina’s central role in global football and its obsessed population add complexity and intensity.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Scaloni on Messi taking penalties, VAR controversies, Switzerland clash

11-07-2026 09:15 Argentina's national team coach discusses if Lionel Messi will keep taking penalties, accusations of referring bias in his side's favour and the pride he feels representing his nation.

Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina at World Cup?

10-07-2026 09:40 Aside from their diminutive genius, Argentina's most potent weapon is their remarkable camaraderie. The defending champions are now unbeaten in 11 World Cup games and the nation is dreaming of a fourth world title.

‘La cuarta estrella’: Players embrace fans' new World Cup anthem

09-07-2026 18:36 '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.'

'We didn't want to go home' – Messi on dramatic comeback

07-07-2026 22:43 Skipper on his emotions following victory over Egypt: "It was a feeling of pure happiness and relief."

Egypt were 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says coach

07-07-2026 22:38 "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.