News of world cup 2026

In defence of Argentine culture and football

25-07-2026 04:54 z

by Agustino Fontevecchia

The return of the ugly Argentine

25-07-2026 04:34 Does the abuse being hurled against the country’s footballers by aggrieved foreigners whose national teams got knocked out early matter very much? It clearly does.

by James Neilson

AFA says US authorities did not detain Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia

23-07-2026 02:14 AFA denies reports Tapia was questioned by FBI in US; Football association says reports its president and senior officials were detained or summoned by US authorities are "absolutely false."

Enzo: Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way'

22-07-2026 18:10 Chelsea midfielder takes to Instagram to defend his country for their World Cup performance.

Selección set for Messi-less low-key homecoming

20-07-2026 16:28 Argentina's return home was expected to be subdued Monday, with local media reporting that some players,  including Messi, would not be returning to Argentina.

'The pain is immense' – Messi's message after World Cup final defeat

20-07-2026 16:20 Messi came within one match of leading Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title.

Domestic press laments Albiceleste defeat, hails end of an era

19-07-2026 22:35 Press reflects on Messi's emotional farewell and an uncertain future; Headlines focus on tears, farewell fears and the end of an era.

Messi denied dream farewell as Argentina disappoint in World Cup final

19-07-2026 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.

From Maradona to Messi: Bangladesh's enduring love for Argentina

19-07-2026 09:04 The craze for Argentina has endured for decades in Bangladesh, a country of 170 million people who have never qualified for the World Cup.

From hotel bedsheet to World Cup pitch: the story of Argentina’s Malvinas flag

19-07-2026 00:07 Daubed with ink on a hotel bedsheet, the Malvinas banner became one of the symbols of Argentina's dramatic World Cup win over England. Its creator, who spoke exclusively to Perfil and asked to remain anonymous, explained how the flag came about, why the squad won't give it back and why he'll be at Sunday's final.

by Regina Giannasi

The days after

18-07-2026 07:30 Parliamentary democracy is far from being a synonym for productivity. Yet all that and more lies after the challenge of tomorrow’s World Cup final.

Finally Finalissima

18-07-2026 07:21 Not even the full fury of Middle East conflict could avert the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain…

by Michael Soltys

'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.

King Messi faces Prince Yamal in final with World Cup at stake

16-07-2026 17:14 Almost 20 years on from the famous photo that Argentina’s skipper took with football’s newest star when Lamine Yamal was just a baby, the two will go head-to-head with the World Cup trophy at stake.

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.

Irrepressible Argentina produce goods in epic win over England

15-07-2026 23:19 While the Albiceleste have celebrated epic knockout wins plenty of times in the recent past, few would have tasted sweeter than this most recent success.

by Dan Edwards

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.

World Cup semi-final hero Lautaro Martínez 'dreamt' of scoring winner

15-07-2026 21:18 World Cup holders were trailing 1-0 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium when Inter Milan striker was sent on in the 81st minute. By full time, Lautaro was the hero of the hour.

Argentina v England: Much more than just a game

14-07-2026 16:14 From the South Atlantic war to Diego Maradona's famous goals, the semi-final against England has ramifications far beyond the pitch.

Argentina v England: A look back at previous World Cup clashes

14-07-2026 09:06 Argentina and England will meet in Atlanta on Wednesday for a place in the 2026 World Cup final, renewing one of football's fiercest and most enduring rivalries.