Argentina
Messi and Co on cusp of 2026 FIFA World Cup finals
Argentina are on the cusp of guaranteeing their spot in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 22 points from 10 matches in the South American qualifying standings.
Argentina hit by massive transport strike
Over a million passengers were affected by the industrial action, which saw over 1,800 trains canceled, according to Trenes Argentinos, the state-owned rail operator in Buenos Aires.
Tributes pour in for Liam Payne
A multitude of celebrities from around the globe have been expressing their condolences following the unexpected passing of Liam Payne, the former member of One Direction.
Messi never ceases to amaze, says Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni has been witness to many of Lionel Messi's magical moments over the course of his career but the Argentina manager said on Tuesday that even at the age of 37 his captain continues to amaze him.
Messi hattrick leads Argentina to 6-0 win over Bolivia
Making only his second international appearance since recovering from an injury sustained at the Copa America in July, Messi capitalised on a mistake by defender Marcelo Suarez to open the scoring in the 19th minute.
Argentina seek to stay top as Brazil fight for form
Reigning world champions Argentina remain top with 19 points, holding a three-point lead over Colombia, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in their previous match, where Lionel Messi returned from injury.
Venezuela hold Argentina to 1-1 draw on Messi's return
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday in Lionel Messi's return to international duty in South America's World Cup qualifiers.
Futsal World Cup / Brazil, Argentina meet in final tonight
These two teams already faced off in a 2024 final: the CONMEBOL Copa America Futsal, where Brazil won 2-0 thanks to goals from Pito and Rafael Dos Santos.
Argentine court authorizes transfer of Maradona's remains
An Argentine court on Tuesday authorized the transfer of football legend Diego Maradona's remains, at his daughters' request, from a cemetery to a mausoleum to be built for him in central Buenos Aires.
Di Maria on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0
Di Maria, named as captain for the game with Lionel Messi on the bench, bagged his 31st international goal in the 40th minute of an entertaining clash at Soldier Field.
Messi and Argentina train in Miami ahead of Ecuador, Guatemala friendlies
The Argentina football team led by Lionel Messi took part in their first formal training session at the Inter Miami Club Training Center in Miami in their build-up to the Copa America 2024 starting on June 21.
Copa America snub an unexpected blow, says Dybala
AS Roma forward Paulo Dybala said it was a big blow to be left out of Argentina's Copa America squad and that he had been confident of selection for the tournament in the United States.
Iguazu Falls: Largest waterfall system on Earth
Diego Maradona. As we tread upon its soil for the first time, the richness and intricacy of its history unfolded before us.
'You can never imagine Argentina without Messi'
Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios wants Lionel Messi to be an eternal part of the national team and cannot bear the thought of playing for his country without the inspirational forward.
Carlos Tevez hospitalised with chest pain
Former Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been hospitalised due to chest pain, Club Atletico Independiente, the Argentine club he now coaches, said on Tuesday.
Mac Allister's 'wonder goal' fires Liverpool back to the top
Alexis Mac Allister fired Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League as the Argentine's "wonder goal" inspired a tense 3-1 win against lowly Sheffield United on Thursday.
Argentina stay on top, Bangladesh relegated to 184
World champions Argentina maintained their position at the top of FIFA rankings, while arch-rivals Brazil were stationed at fifth and Belgium displacing England to occupy third place, as per the rankings updated on Thursday.
Argentina roar back to beat Costa Rica 3-1
Angel Di Maria, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez rescued Argentina on Tuesday as the world champions came from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in an international friendly in Los Angeles.
Messi-less Argentina get easy win against El Salvador
Argentina were without their captain Lionel Messi but the world champions faced no trouble against El Salvador as they cruised to a 3-0 victory in a FIFA friendly at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia today.