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Scaloni in tears after World Cup loss: ‘It’ll be hard to build a team like this again’

Scaloni in tears after World Cup loss: ‘It’ll be hard to build a team like this again’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni ended his press conference following the Albiceleste’s loss in the 2026 World Cup...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina takes on Spain in the 2026 World Cup final

Argentina takes on Spain in the 2026 World Cup final

The Argentina men’s national football team takes on Spain in the World Cup 2026 final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey....

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina vs Spain: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup Final

Argentina vs Spain: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup Final

The Argentina men’s national football team is set to take on Spain in the World Cup 2026 final on Sunday. The match will be played at MetLife...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

From heartbreak to ecstasy: Is this Messi’s last dance at a World Cup?

From heartbreak to ecstasy: Is this Messi’s last dance at a World Cup?

July 19, 2026, could forever become a special date in football history. Every World Cup final is an historic occasion, but when the final kick of the...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

US-Iran conflict drags Argentine companies’ stocks in NY, raises country risk

US-Iran conflict drags Argentine companies’ stocks in NY, raises country risk

What began as a strong week for Argentine assets on Wall Street lost momentum over the last two trading sessions. Most Argentine companies listed in...

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Jewish community demands faster judicial action in AMIA bombing case, 32 years on

Jewish community demands faster judicial action in AMIA bombing case, 32 years on

The Jewish community called on Argentina’s judiciary to speed up proceedings in the investigation into the bombing of the AMIA building, as the...

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Martina Jaureguy

Down but not out: Argentine tourist destinations highly valued by foreign visitors

Down but not out: Argentine tourist destinations highly valued by foreign visitors

While Argentina has lost some ground as an international tourist destination, a recent report found that visitors to the country highlight and...

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Juan Marcos Pollio

Lionel Messi was their hero; now they’ll face him in the World Cup final

Lionel Messi was their hero; now they’ll face him in the World Cup final

With a career spanning more than two decades, Lionel Messi’s impact on football is no longer hypothetical; it can be measured. From the countless...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina, Canada in talks to modernize agreement to attract mining investments

Argentina, Canada in talks to modernize agreement to attract mining investments

Canadian Ambassador to Argentina Stewart Wheeler confirmed that the two countries are in talks to modernize an agreement to promote and protect...

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Juan Marcos Pollio

UK government calls for FIFA investigation over Malvinas flag at World Cup

UK government calls for FIFA investigation over Malvinas flag at World Cup

Members of the United Kingdom government called on Thursday for an investigation by world football’s governing body, FIFA, into the “Las Malvinas...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentine foreign ministry protests navigation of UK warship in national waters

Argentine foreign ministry protests navigation of UK warship in national waters

The Argentine Foreign Ministry has filed a formal complaint against the United Kingdom after a British warship which patrols the Malvinas Islands was...

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Martina Jaureguy

‘Dream over’ and the ‘most beautiful final’: world reacts to Argentina’s win over England

‘Dream over’ and the ‘most beautiful final’: world reacts to Argentina’s win over England

Argentina’s men’s national football team defeated England 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup semifinal to book a place in Sunday’s final against...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Scaloni after semifinal win: ‘These players don’t feel the pressure’

Scaloni after semifinal win: ‘These players don’t feel the pressure’

Argentine men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about his team’s mentality after securing the ticket to the 2026 World Cup...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina takes on England for a place in the 2026 World Cup final

Argentina takes on England for a place in the 2026 World Cup final

The Argentina men’s national football team is set to take on England in the World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday. The match will be played at the...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina-England match fuels political tensions over Malvinas in Buenos Aires

Argentina-England match fuels political tensions over Malvinas in Buenos Aires

The symbolic weight of the 2026 World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England is reigniting political tensions, exposing sharp differences between...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Martina Jaureguy

NYC’s Argentine diaspora finds joy and refuge in the World Cup

NYC’s Argentine diaspora finds joy and refuge in the World Cup

This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds, an independent media outlet and journalism training program that empowers the voices of immigrant...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Vera Carothers

Argentina takes on England for a spot in the 2026 World Cup final

Argentina takes on England for a spot in the 2026 World Cup final

The Argentina men’s national football team is set to take on England in the World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday. The match will be played at the...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Fernando Romero Nuñez

Inflation drops to 1.9% in June, the lowest figure in a year

Inflation drops to 1.9% in June, the lowest figure in a year

Inflation in Argentina in June dropped to 1.9%, according to a report published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Juan Marcos Pollio

How Argentina is blocking child support debtors from the 2026 World Cup

How Argentina is blocking child support debtors from the 2026 World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England approaches, some Argentine fans who traveled to Atlanta to watch the match may discover...

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Martina Jaureguy

Malvinas veterans back Scaloni on England match: ‘sports are not war’

Malvinas veterans back Scaloni on England match: ‘sports are not war’

*Updated on July 14, 12 p.m. Several groups representing Malvinas War veterans have urged calm ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semifinal against...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Milei is banking on credit to drive economic recovery. The market is skeptical

Milei is banking on credit to drive economic recovery. The market is skeptical

While Javier Milei’s government expects energy, mining, and agriculture to remain the main engines of the economy, it is also betting that a new...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Juan Marcos Pollio

A crushed flag, the hand of god, and a ‘stupid’ boy: A history of Argentina v England

A crushed flag, the hand of god, and a ‘stupid’ boy: A history of Argentina v England

With the four biggest favorites reaching the World Cup 2026 semifinals, you’re bound to get some classic matchups. But while France and Spain share...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Fernando Romero Nuñez

Bonnie Tyler’s unwitting legacy in Argentine football

Bonnie Tyler’s unwitting legacy in Argentine football

Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler, who passed away on July 8 at age 75, left behind a towering musical legacy. In Argentina, however, she will also be...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Nike production ends in Argentina as manufacturing plant Dass shuts

Nike production ends in Argentina as manufacturing plant Dass shuts

Argentina’s footwear industry is losing one of its landmark manufacturing plants. Brazilian footwear company Dass, which produces brands including...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Yanina Otero

Scaloni eyes the semis: ‘We’ll go all in with whatever we have left’

Scaloni eyes the semis: ‘We’ll go all in with whatever we have left’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni said his team will go “all in with whatever [they] have left” in its World Cup...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

World Cup 2026: Argentina takes on Switzerland with an eye on the semis

World Cup 2026: Argentina takes on Switzerland with an eye on the semis

The Argentine men’s national football team is set to take on its Swiss counterpart on Saturday, eyeing a spot in the tournament’s semifinals. The...

11.07.2026 70

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Could Argentina export oil and gas through the Pacific Ocean?

Could Argentina export oil and gas through the Pacific Ocean?

Chilean Energy Minister Ximena Rincón visited the Vaca Muerta field in Neuquén province a few weeks ago and invited Argentina to use their ports on...

11.07.2026 60

Buenos Aires Herald

Juan Marcos Pollio

The story behind Lionel Messi’s viral statue in Patagonia

The story behind Lionel Messi’s viral statue in Patagonia

A 26-meter-tall statue of Lionel Messi unveiled in Cutral Co, a city in Patagonia, became the largest monument representing the Argentine star in the...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Martina Jaureguy

Milei calls governors for support in ‘new stage’ of his administration

Milei calls governors for support in ‘new stage’ of his administration

President Javier Milei said his government is entering a “new stage” marked by a series of reforms which, in addition to the achievements of his...

09.07.2026 60

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Martina Jaureguy

IMF head to visit Argentina as fund confirms 2026 growth projections

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will travel to Argentina at the end of the month at the invitation of...

09.07.2026 60

Buenos Aires Herald

Juan Marcos Pollio

Get Out!: Locro feasts, new tango, and Richard Linklater

Yes, this weekend it’s all about Argentina’s quarterfinals match against Switzerland. But there is life apart from the World Cup (apparently), and...

08.07.2026 60

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Agustín Mango

No pain, no gain: why are Argentines hard-coded to endure?

It was a tough couple of days for Argentine football fans, as the Albiceleste survived back-to-back 3-2 wins, first in a rollercoaster game against...

08.07.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Mixed reactions for Lionel Messi’s team World Cup epic comeback

Argentina pulled off one of the comebacks of the year as they clawed their way back from two goals down to win 3-2 against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

The woman who built modern Argentine cinema

Lita Stantic directed only one film but managed to change Argentine cinema forever. The 85-year-old producer, whose decades-long work is the object of...

08.07.2026 70

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Agustín Mango

World Cup 2026: Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties

Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Argentina. The Swiss prevailed 4-3...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

UK warship enters Argentine sea from Malvinas Islands without prior notice

The British ocean patrol vessel HMS Medway was detected navigating through Argentine-jurisdiction waters without previously notifying national...

07.07.2026 70

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Edgardo Aguilera

Scaloni after win against Egypt: ‘Football is this, not just tactics and strategies’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni once again highlighted his team’s heart at his press conference after the...

07.07.2026 70

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Racist remarks by Paraguayan senator spark clash with Kylian Mbappé

French football star Kylian Mbappé has become embroiled in a war of words with Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla after the ill-tempered end to the...

07.07.2026 60

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Argentina goes up against Egypt for a World Cup 2026 quarters-finals spot

The Argentine men’s national football team is set to take on Egypt in the World Cup 2026 quarters-finals on Tuesday. The team led by Lionel Messi...

07.07.2026 70

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Caputo keeps door open to Wall Street return but bets on local debt market

Economy Minister Luis Caputo said Javier Milei’s government hasn’t ruled out issuing international debt on Wall Street over the next two years,...

06.07.2026 60

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Juan Marcos Pollio

UEFA condemns FIFA over US striker ban lift

The European football governing body, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), issued a statement on Monday condemning the lifting of the...

06.07.2026 70

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

World Cup 2026: Mexico, Brazil and Paraguay ousted in round of 16

Just two Latin American teams — Argentina and Colombia — remain at the 2026 World Cup after Paraguay, Brazil and Mexico were eliminated in the...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Want to listen to ‘Los Redondos’ but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered

It’s been one month since Argentine rock icon Carlos Indio Solari passed away on June 5. His death sparked nationwide mourning, with thousands...

05.07.2026 70

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Marcelo Fernández Bitar

How Milei’s plan to scrap food warning labels could affect Argentina

President Javier Milei’s government wants to repeal Argentina’s front-of-package food warning label law, reigniting a debate over whether the...

05.07.2026 70

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Martina Jaureguy

Cold snap and Middle East war leave Argentine factories short of gas

The winter cold snap and the war in the Middle East have combined to create a worst-case scenario for Argentine industry. As residential gas demand...

04.07.2026 60

Buenos Aires Herald

Carlos Lamiral

Scaloni after win vs. Cape Verde: ‘Playing with your heart makes up for a lot’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni said “playing with your heart makes up for a lot of things”, after the...

04.07.2026 70

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Tuning in together: the rise of communal vinyl listening in Buenos Aires

Music lovers in Buenos Aires are gathering at bars, clubs and theaters equipped with sophisticated hi-fi sound systems and listening to classic albums...

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Marcelo Fernández Bitar

World Cup 2026: Argentina leads Cape Verde 1-0 as Messi opens the scoring

The Argentine men’s national football team leads Cape Verde 1-0 after captain Lionel Messi scored in the 29th minute. With the African team...

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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Former dictatorship officer gets life in prison for crimes against humanity

Former military officer José Ignacio Saravia Day was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the false imprisonment of three soldiers during the...

03.07.2026 60

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Martina Jaureguy

What do Argentines do to bring luck at the World Cup?

Superstition and esotericism are hardly unique to Argentina, but few countries have embraced them with quite the same creativity or persistence when...

03.07.2026 70

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Ayelén Cisneros