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Scaloni on Argentina moving on to knockout stage: ‘A different World Cup begins’

Scaloni on Argentina moving on to knockout stage: ‘A different World Cup begins’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni said that “a different World Cup begins” now for his team after securing a 3-1...

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World Cup 2026: Argentina goes up 2-0 against Jordan

World Cup 2026: Argentina goes up 2-0 against Jordan

The Argentine men’s national football team leads its Jordanian counterpart 2-0 after 30 minutes of play. Lautaro Martínez doubled Argentina’s...

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Messi to start from the bench as Argentina takes on Jordan

Messi to start from the bench as Argentina takes on Jordan

The Argentine men’s national football looks to close out it’s World Cup 2026 group stage campaign on a high as it takes on Jordan on Saturday. The...

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Albiceleste talent: How Argentine coaches are leading teams at the 2026 World Cup

Albiceleste talent: How Argentine coaches are leading teams at the 2026 World Cup
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World Cup 2026: Ecuador advances as Paraguay awaits results

World Cup 2026: Ecuador advances as Paraguay awaits results
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USA 94: Five key moments to revisit the US’s debut as World Cup hosts

USA 94: Five key moments to revisit the US’s debut as World Cup hosts
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World Cup 2026: Brazil through as Mexico gives Ochoa a fitting farewell

World Cup 2026: Brazil through as Mexico gives Ochoa a fitting farewell
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World Cup 2026: Argentina, Mexico and Colombia’s potential round of 32 rivals

World Cup 2026: Argentina, Mexico and Colombia’s potential round of 32 rivals

The Colombian men’s national football team beat DR Congo 1-0 on Tuesday to secure its spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages.  The Cafeteros...

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Why do Uruguayans and Argentines disagree over who’s won more World Cups?

Why do Uruguayans and Argentines disagree over who’s won more World Cups?
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What do you buy Lionel Messi for his birthday? We made a wishlist

What do you buy Lionel Messi for his birthday? We made a wishlist

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi turns 39 on Wednesday, and while fans are preparing a nationwide tribute, you’ll undoubtedly want to...

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2026 Wimbledon is up next. Can Argentine stars have a go at Centre Court?

2026 Wimbledon is up next. Can Argentine stars have a go at Centre Court?
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Lionel Messi turns 39. Argentines plan nationwide birthday tribute

Lionel Messi turns 39. Argentines plan nationwide birthday tribute

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi turns 39 this Wednesday amid a record-breaking World Cup campaign.  The Argentina captain has scored five...

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Messi after beating Austria: ‘We always go out to win’

Messi after beating Austria: ‘We always go out to win’
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World Cup 2026: Argentina beats Austria 2-0, secures knockout stages spot

World Cup 2026: Argentina beats Austria 2-0, secures knockout stages spot
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World Cup 2026: US flies to round of 32 after beating Australia 2-0

World Cup 2026: US flies to round of 32 after beating Australia 2-0
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Mexico through to World Cup 2026 knockout stages. How can LatAm teams join them?

Mexico through to World Cup 2026 knockout stages. How can LatAm teams join them?

The Mexican men’s national team secured its ticket to the World Cup 2026 knockout stages on Thursday, after beating South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara...

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A World Cup farewell: These Latin American stars are having their final dance

A World Cup farewell: These Latin American stars are having their final dance
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Lionel Messi’s family confirms father’s health problems

Lionel Messi’s family confirms father’s health problems

The family of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi confirmed that his father Jorge is going through serious health issues on Thursday, after...

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World Cup 2026: Colombia secures hard-fought win over Uzbekistan

World Cup 2026: Colombia secures hard-fought win over Uzbekistan

The Colombian men’s national football team beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Wednesday and became the second South American squad to secure three points at the...

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Who is Enrique Macaya Márquez, the man covering his 18th World Cup at 91

Who is Enrique Macaya Márquez, the man covering his 18th World Cup at 91

With the FIFA World Cup being just four years away from its centenary, it’s logical that most people have only seen a handful of tournaments, or...

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Lionel Scaloni after Argentina win: ‘Messi will be the best as long as he wants to’

Lionel Scaloni after Argentina win: ‘Messi will be the best as long as he wants to’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni said captain Lionel Messi “will be the best for as long as he wants to” after...

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2026 World Cup: Argentina leads 2-0 against Algeria in its debut

2026 World Cup: Argentina leads 2-0 against Algeria in its debut

Superstar Lionel Messi extended Argentina’s lead to 2-0 in its 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria after tapping in a rebound after a shot by...

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Argentina’s 2026 World Cup debut: Who’s playing and how to watch

Argentina’s men’s national football team is set to make its World Cup 2026 debut against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City at 10 p.m....

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World Cup 2026: Early setbacks raise doubts over South America’s prospects

South American teams have endured a difficult start to the 2026 World Cup, with two defeats and a draw raising early questions about how CONMEBOL...

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World Cup 2026: United States crushes Paraguay 4-1 on debut

It was an impressive debut for the United States men’s national football team at the 2026 World Cup, as the home team crushed its Paraguayan...

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Returns, concerns and changes: The latest on Argentina before its World Cup debut

Argentina’s men’s national football team is gearing up for its 2026 World Cup debut after two encouraging friendly victories. Yet concerns over...

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World Cup 2026: Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in opening game

The Mexican men’s national football team took the win in the 2026 World Cup opening game, beating South Africa 2-0. It was a great showing for the...

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Shakira and J Balvin get the World Cup party started

The 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony kicked off the tournament on Thursday, with a musical show that blended traditional and modern Latin American...

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The World Cup kicks off today and Argentina dreams of a new trophy

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, as Mexico takes on South Africa at the mythical Estadio Azteca.  The tournament, which will be held in...

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Maradona death trial: daughter says psychologist ordered he ‘be left alone’

Dalma, daughter of Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona, said during the latest hearing in the trial over his death that her father’s...

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Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 as Messi breaks yet another record

Argentina’s men’s national football team defeated Iceland 3-0 on Tuesday in its final preparation match ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel...

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How the Estadio Azteca became the World Cup’s greatest home

In the world of football, only a handful of stadiums have reached mythical status. The Maracana, Wembley or La Bombonera are all recognized...

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Argentina’s last World Cup prep match is coming: Everything you need to know

The Argentine men’s national football team is on the final stretch before the 2026 World Cup, where they’ll start their repeat quest on June 16...

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Zverev crowned at Roland Garros as Argentine Zeballos takes doubles title

Roland Garros 2026 wrapped up on Sunday as world No.3 Alexander Zverev from Germany claimed his first-ever Grand Slam title, beating Italy’s Flavio...

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Argentina Davis Cup-winning team to reunite in 10th anniversary celebrations

Ten years after achieving Argentine tennis’s most glorious day, the Argentine Davis Cup team that won the 2016 tournament is meeting again to...

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Maradona death trial hit by disputes over witness testimony

The trial over the death of Argentine football star Diego Maradona hit another roadblock on Thursday, as questions over the validity of a witness’s...

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Messi and ‘Dibu’ Martínez return to training as World Cup countdown begins

Lionel Messi and Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, two of Argentina’s biggest football stars, returned to training in Kansas after joining the national...

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Maradona death trial: proceedings once again at risk over witness evidence

A tense hearing on Tuesday put the trial over the death of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona at risk of yet another setback, as prosecutors and...

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40 years on from Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century’, revisiting Mexico 1986

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Say no more: Argentine hopes for a singles title at Roland Garros are over

Argentine hopes for a singles title at Roland Garros are over. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, 56th in the Association of Tennis Professionals’ (ATP)...

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With 10 days to the World Cup, these are the injured stars worrying Argentina

While Argentina’s men’s national football team for the 2026 World Cup was confirmed by head coach Lionel Scaloni on Thursday, it remains to be...

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40 years from Mexico 1986: Maradona’s greatest hour and how it nearly never happened

Out of Argentina’s three successes at the FIFA World Cup (78-86-22), it’s easy to argue that the trophy lifted in 1986 is the most emblematic. ...

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Tough day for Argentines at Roland Garros as Sierra and Tirante crash out

Friday was a bad day for Argentine tennis at Roland Garros 2026. Solana Sierra, the only Albiceleste representative in the women’s singles draw,...

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Maradona death trial: psychiatrist says the family agreed to home care

Agustina Cosachov, the psychiatrist who treated Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona, testified during the trial over the former football...

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Scaloni confirms Argentina squad for the World Cup: Who’s made the cut?

Argentina’s men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed on Thursday the list of players that will represent the country at...

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Sierra achieves another impressive win at Roland Garros 2026

It was an incredible Wednesday at Roland Garros 2026 for Argentine tennis, as Solana Sierra beat former World No.4 Jasmine Paolini from Italy 3-6,...

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Roland Garros 2026: Juan Manuel Cerúndolo makes history, eliminates Sinner

Juan Manuel Cerúndolo became the first Argentine tennis player to eliminate a sitting World No. 1 since 2018, after he beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner...

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Maradona trial: Clinic director says Luque and Cosachov pushed for home hospitalization

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Roland Garros 2026: Another four Argentines into the second round and two in third

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Six Argentines through and one out in Roland Garros 2026

Six Argentine tennis players are through to the Roland Garros 2026 second round, after the tournament set off on Sunday.  The second tennis major of...

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