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'VAR-gentina?': Anti-Argentina conspiracy theories out in force at World Cup

Yesterday 16:29 Defending champions' journey to the last four has been engulfed by online conspiracy theories claiming – without evidence – that the playing field has been tilted in their favour.

Messi ventures into uncharted waters with England semi-final clash

Yesterday 15:24 Every major footballing nation has fallen beneath his blade. All but one: England, the giant Lionel Messi will face for the first time on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín dies at 89

12-07-2026 16:42 Boca icon was famously sent off in 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England; Former player and coach passes away at age of 89.

Argentina and England renew fierce World Cup rivalry in semi-final

12-07-2026 14:01 Lionel Scaloni's side defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book a spot in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals, setting up a sixth meeting with England – and their first at the tournament in 24 years.

'We're going to give everything' – Álvarez on Argentina's World Cup title defence

12-07-2026 01:45 Julián Álvarez says are determined to retain the World Cup.

Scaloni admits Argentina 'suffered' in Switzerland win

12-07-2026 01:38 Argentina coach says his side "suffered" in their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland.

Stories that caught our eye: July 3 to 10

11-07-2026 09:09 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Argentina cling to Messi in bid to break Europe’s World Cup grip

11-07-2026 08:45 Reigning champions are the only non-European side left in the tournament and must overcome Switzerland to keep Lionel Messi’s dream alive.

Te Deum: Archbishop urges end to 'insults and cruelty' as Milei watches on

10-07-2026 10:01 In what some saw as a pointed rebuke to President Javier Milei, Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge García Cuerva calls on leaders to “stop disparaging others, regardless of their political party,” as he urges greater “care for the poor, the sick and the disabled” in annual ‘Te Deum’ speech.

Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina at World Cup?

10-07-2026 09:40 Aside from their diminutive genius, Argentina's most potent weapon is their remarkable camaraderie. The defending champions are now unbeaten in 11 World Cup games and the nation is dreaming of a fourth world title.

Argentina: Not for the faint of heart

09-07-2026 15:44 If we have learned anything by now, though, it is that you simply cannot write this team off.

by Dan Edwards

Unbreakable Albiceleste propel Messi's final mission

09-07-2026 09:10 No team had ever recovered from a 2-0 deficit with so little time remaining in a World Cup match, but Argentina refused to let Messi's tournament story come to an end.

IMF confirms 3.5% growth forecast for Argentina in 2026

08-07-2026 15:15 Multilateral lender’s chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Buenos Aires this month; International Monetary Fund sees Argentina’s economy expanding 4% in 2027.

Argentina unveils US$1.2-billion nuclear reactor plan amid CNEA lay-offs row

08-07-2026 12:00 US-Argentine firm Meitner Energy will invest US$1.2 billion in a 300-megawatt modular reactor at the Atucha site, the government announced on Tuesday.; News comes as the National Atomic Energy Commission faces a labour dispute over dozens of lay-offs.

Egypt were 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says coach

07-07-2026 22:38 "Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition. Perhaps they wanted Messi to stay in the running," says Egypt coach Hossam Hassan after dramatic loss to Argentina.

Lionel Scaloni: 'I became a coach so I could experience these emotions'

07-07-2026 22:33 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hails his side's character after Tuesday's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt.

Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters

07-07-2026 15:39 Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a stunning late comeback as the reigning champions beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals; Match swung by controversial VAR call against African side.

Lionel Messi versus Mohamed Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

07-07-2026 08:53 Argentina survived a huge scare from World Cup first-timers Cape Verde in the last 32. They will hope to resume normal service against Egypt – who have never been beyond the round of 16.

Caputo: Argentina has secured funds for 2026 debt payments

06-07-2026 15:23 Economy Minister Luis Caputo says Milei government has secured enough funds to meet this year's external debt obligations; Administration open to international markets to refinance future maturities, but not in a rush.

Argentina shuns markets for now, sees investment grade by 2031

06-07-2026 15:00 President Javier Milei’s administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, announces Economy Minister Luis Caputo.