Lionel Messi retires from Argentina international duty: ‘A decision that hurts my soul’
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football.The 39-year-old’s last appearance for Argentina was the World Cup…
Argentina players, staff banned for combined 21 games after World Cup final brawl
Argentina’s staff and players have been given bans totalling a combined 21 games following the mass altercation that unfolded after…
FIFA opens proceedings against Argentina FA, players over Falklands banner and World Cup final scrap
The Argentine Football Association, three of its players and a coach are being investigated by FIFA for altercations at the…
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino requested to appear before House committee over Trump relationship
A leading Democratic lawmaker has written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request that he appear before the House Judiciary…
The New York Times News Quiz, July 24, 2026
1 of 11Hiroko Masuike/The New York TimesSpain became the men’s World Cup champion by triumphing over Argentina with a 1-0…
World Cup 2026: See How Spain Finally Broke Through Argentina’s Defense in Extra Time
Spain defeated Argentina, 1-0, in the World Cup final on Sunday with a single goal in extra time. Here’s a…
How Spain won the World Cup and why Lionel Messi’s Argentina finished up furious
Spain won their first World Cup in extra time in 2010 and they did the same on Sunday against Argentina…
Messi’s Argentina face Spain in today’s 2026 World Cup final: Live updates
Advertisement live Updated 1m ago The 2026 World Cup winners will be crowned today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,…
Spain vs Argentina: Your ultimate tactical guide to the 2026 World Cup final
Finals do not get more mouthwatering than this.On one side, you have the most complete, cohesive team in the tournament,…
England face France in 2026 World Cup third-place play-off game: Live updates
FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated 4m ago France and England meet in the World Cup third place play-off…
Spain vs. Argentina mega-preview: Predictions, form guide, key players and more
Football’s greatest prize is up for grabs at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. It is Spain vs Argentina in the World…
Has Lionel Messi ended GOAT debate? Why have star coaches been outshone? Day 35 recap
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic appArgentina are through to their second World…
Thomas Tuchel is guilty of orchestrating England’s craven World Cup demise
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic appThe logic of the Football Association appointing…
Spain vs Argentina World Cup final predictions: Winners plus Golden Ball and Golden Boot picks
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Sunday after staging a stunning…
Lionel Messi sets up stunning World Cup comeback to put Argentina in final, did Tuchel cause England collapse?
Lionel Messi and Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday after they scored twice in six…
From remote regions to the bustle of Buenos Aires, Argentina unites behind the national team
By now, you probably know how much Argentina loves its national team.Whether it is videos of the streets of Buenos…
England face Argentina in second 2026 World Cup semifinal: Live updates
FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated 25s ago England and Argentina face off for a place in the World…
England vs. Argentina mega-preview: Predictions, form guide, key players and more
The Athletic has live coverage of England vs Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals.Can England stop Lionel Messi…
The bitter history of England vs Argentina, a World Cup semi-final steeped in bad blood
Lionel Scaloni called for calm. “The message,” he said, “is that this is a football game. That’s what I can…
World Cup predictions, semifinals: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina
The Athletic has live coverage of France vs Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals.Welcome to The Athletic’s daily…
