Argentina

Brazil, Mexico and US Democrats financed anti-Argentina campaign, alleges Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has alleged that the governments of Brazil and Mexico, along with the US Democratic Party, helped finance an "anti-Argentina" campaign following the country's World Cup final defeat to Spain.
29 July 2026, 11:54 AM

'I don't want a team that plays like Argentina': Rudi Voeller criticises Albiceleste's style

Voeller has a long history with Argentina, having scored in West Germany's 3-2 defeat to the Albiceleste in the 1986 World Cup final before gaining revenge four years later, when the Germans beat Argentina 1-0 to lift the trophy.
29 July 2026, 10:02 AM

World Cup errors shake faith in VAR

Technology is supposed to make life easier, not the other way around. Yet when it comes to football, it often seems to have made the game more complicated, raising more questions than it answers.
28 July 2026, 22:18 PM

Messi can skip All-Star Game after grueling World Cup, says MLS

Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week's Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final, the US domestic league said Saturday.
26 July 2026, 01:13 AM

Kempes urges fans not to believe baseless rumours about Argentina

Former Argentina striker Mario Alberto Kempes has urged fans to reject conspiracy theories that have circulated on social media following Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
24 July 2026, 14:23 PM

'Intolerable and unacceptable': De La Fuente blasts Argentina players for post-final clash

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has condemned the clashes that erupted after his side's World Cup final victory over Argentina, describing the behaviour of some Argentine players as "intolerable" and "unacceptable."
24 July 2026, 13:33 PM

Argentine Football Association says US did not detain its president and treasurer

The organization issued a statement following media reports that its president Claudio Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino had been detained at New York's John F. Kennedy airport before boarding the flight transporting the national squad home after their loss to Spain Monday.
23 July 2026, 09:35 AM

The myth surrounding Argentina’s victimhood

On one side stand the 2022 World Cup champions and three-time winners Argentina, proudly holding up pamphlets bearing the slogan "Us against the world" in bold red. On the other stand, well, the representatives of the other 47 teams at the tournament.
22 July 2026, 14:25 PM

Beyond the past: How Spain won again

When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that "too much sanity may be madness," may be football was the last thing on his mind. Yet the history of Spanish football often seems to prove his point.
22 July 2026, 11:15 AM

Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez

Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder's red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.
21 July 2026, 18:11 PM

FIFA to investigate World Cup final post-match brawl

World soccer's governing body FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a chaotic World Cup final.
21 July 2026, 11:55 AM

Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label

Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament.
21 July 2026, 10:55 AM

Thousands welcome home Argentina squad despite World Cup final defeat

It was not the homecoming Argentines had hoped for, four years after millions celebrated their team's tournament victory in 2022, but fresh scenes of joyful chaos filled the street as they danced, sang and set off fireworks to thank the players.
21 July 2026, 08:39 AM

When football beat fury

Two of the most contrasting scenes of the FIFA World Cup unfolded within the space of just 24 hours.
21 July 2026, 00:06 AM

Spain's ball worship delivers World Cup glory and a nation's shared embrace

Spain went all the way round the footballing wheel on Sunday, from silk to sludge, from purity to persistence, and still ended up exactly where they wanted to be -- World Cup champions, with the ball at their feet and belief in their bones.
20 July 2026, 06:04 AM

FIFA World Cup: Roll of Honour

With Spain beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday, here is a look back at the tournament's roll of honour over the years.
20 July 2026, 05:42 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026 at a glance

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded on Monday with Spain reclaiming the title for the first time since 2010 after a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a one-sided final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, here is the tournament at a glance.
20 July 2026, 05:31 AM

Spain dethrone Argentina in style: Highlights and stats

Spain produced a dominant display to beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final and reclaim the title they last won in 2010 at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday.
20 July 2026, 05:15 AM

'Argentina have already written a story that we will never forget'

Lionel Messi says Argentina have "already written a story that no one can erase" ahead of their World Cup final meeting with Spain.
19 July 2026, 17:00 PM

Argentina 'like to leave a mark on their opponents'

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has accused Argentina of using overly physical tactics, claiming the reigning world champions "like to leave a mark on their opponents" ahead of tonight's FIFA World Cup final.
19 July 2026, 13:54 PM