WORLD CUP 2026 Otamendi retires from Argentina's national team after World Cup Yesterday 05:03 Veteran defender ends an international career spanning 17 years and 139 appearances after helping the Albiceleste win the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles.
STAR IN HOT WATER Rosalía's Argentine fans up in arms over alleged World Cup snub Yesterday 04:49 Fans try to flog their tickets for Spanish star's run of shows at Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires after musician shared social media post that was critical of Argentina's national football team.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Cristina and Karina – the two most powerful women in Argentina Yesterday 00:06 The fact that Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Karina Milei are the two most influential women in the country speaks as much to their own qualities as to the shortcomings of a country still wedded to polarisation. by Gustavo González
Protest and politics With World Cup over, anti-austerity protests resume 23-07-2026 02:19 Pensioners demanding higher payments and improved healthcare access held regular weekly demonstrations outside Congress, which were often dispersed by police.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS AFA says US authorities did not detain Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia 23-07-2026 02:14 AFA denies reports Tapia was questioned by FBI in US; Football association says reports its president and senior officials were detained or summoned by US authorities are "absolutely false."
economic indicators Economy shrank again in May amid uneven recovery 22-07-2026 18:18 Argentina’s economy contracted for a second straight month in May; Economic activity fell 0.5% in May from previous month, reports INDEC.
WORLD CUP 2026 Enzo: Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' 22-07-2026 18:10 Chelsea midfielder takes to Instagram to defend his country for their World Cup performance.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA 'Dibu' Martínez hints at Argentina retirement after World Cup final defeat 22-07-2026 13:22 Goalkeeper says he will reflect on his international future after defeat to Spain, asking whether it is time to "step aside."
ANALYSIS Bad loans threaten Argentina’s next engine of economic growth 22-07-2026 13:13 Government was counting on a revival in consumer credit to help broaden an export-led recovery through stronger household spending,
INTERVIEW ARA San Juan culpability trial: Plaintiff lawyer says sentences are ‘offensive’ 21-07-2026 09:42 In an exclusive interview with the Noticias Argentinas news agency, plaintiff lawyer Valeria Carreras says the verdict will be appealed and that the sentence was “a slap in the face.”
WORLD CUP 2026 Selección given warm welcome home as thousands line streets in thanks 21-07-2026 07:05 Thousands of fans brave cold and rain to give a rapturous welcome to Argentina's World Cup squad.
WORLD CUP 2026 Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label 21-07-2026 06:58 Critics may have blasted the Albiceleste for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship, but Argentines argue they are just passionate and misunderstood.
WORLD CUP 2026 Selección set for Messi-less low-key homecoming 20-07-2026 16:28 Argentina's return home was expected to be subdued Monday, with local media reporting that some players, including Messi, would not be returning to Argentina.
WORLD CUP 2026 'The pain is immense' – Messi's message after World Cup final defeat 20-07-2026 16:20 Messi came within one match of leading Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title.
economy Milei opens door to electric cars as Musk's Tesla firms up arrival plans 20-07-2026 14:10 Argentina’s car market is undergoing a silent but fast-moving revolution. While the world's most eccentric mobility brand, Elon Musk’s Telsa, prepares for its arrival in the national market, the landscape has already been transformed by new Asian giants. by Eugenia Muzio
WORLD CUP 2026 What's next for the Albiceleste after World Cup final defeat? 20-07-2026 09:29 Argentina fell agonisingly short of winning a second consecutive World Cup title. As the team reaches the end of an era, speculation begins over what comes next.
WORLD CUP 2026 'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn final loss and end of an era 19-07-2026 23:13 The nation's hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.
WORLD CUP 2026 Argentines flood onto streets to salute team despite World Cup final defeat 19-07-2026 23:01 Fans across the country applaud the Albiceleste after the World Cup final loss to Spain, as tributes pour in for Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni.
WORLD CUP 2026 Domestic press laments Albiceleste defeat, hails end of an era 19-07-2026 22:35 Press reflects on Messi's emotional farewell and an uncertain future; Headlines focus on tears, farewell fears and the end of an era.
WORLD CUP 2026 Messi denied dream farewell as Argentina disappoint in World Cup final 19-07-2026 20:23 Skipper's dream of lifting the trophy again, four years after he inspired Argentina to victory in Qatar, ultimately proved too good to be true.
WORLD CUP 2026 Spain shatters Argentina's dream with 1-0 win in World Cup final 19-07-2026 20:19 Disappointment for Argentina and skipper Lionel Messi in World Cup final; Barcelona striker Ferran Torres lashes home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display and win Spain the World Cup.
WORLD CUP 2026 Lionel Scaloni on final defeat: Spain deserved to win World Cup 19-07-2026 20:11 Argentina coach casts doubt over his future after World Cup final loss, says his team must accept defeat with the same grace they showed when celebrating recent successes.
WORLD CUP 2026 Messi on eve of final: Argentina has already written history 'no-one can erase' 19-07-2026 09:32 Argentina captain says the team's greatest achievement has been the journey rather than the trophies as he delivers an emotional message to fans before Sunday's World Cup final.
WORLD CUP 2026 From Maradona to Messi: Bangladesh's enduring love for Argentina 19-07-2026 09:04 The craze for Argentina has endured for decades in Bangladesh, a country of 170 million people who have never qualified for the World Cup.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS From hotel bedsheet to World Cup pitch: the story of Argentina’s Malvinas flag 19-07-2026 00:07 Daubed with ink on a hotel bedsheet, the Malvinas banner became one of the symbols of Argentina's dramatic World Cup win over England. Its creator, who spoke exclusively to Perfil and asked to remain anonymous, explained how the flag came about, why the squad won't give it back and why he'll be at Sunday's final. by Regina Giannasi
WORLD CUP 2026 Latin America's unlikely football unity: cheering against Argentina 18-07-2026 09:44 While Latin Americans have traditionally rallied behind football teams from the region who advance deep into the World Cup tournament, a flood of memes, jokes and criticism has made it clear there is one exception: Argentina.
WORLD CUP 2026 World Cup heroics move me to tears, says goalkeeper Martínez 18-07-2026 08:44 Argentina keeper says he is enjoying this World Cup campaign much more than in 2022, despite coming into the tournament injured.
WORLD CUP 2026 Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success 18-07-2026 08:35 Lionel coach Scaloni hails "legend" Messi before World Cup final.
Editorial The days after 18-07-2026 07:30 Parliamentary democracy is far from being a synonym for productivity. Yet all that and more lies after the challenge of tomorrow’s World Cup final.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Finally Finalissima 18-07-2026 07:21 Not even the full fury of Middle East conflict could avert the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain… by Michael Soltys
Politics – Analysis Hiding behind the World Cup, Milei siblings restructure their government 18-07-2026 06:50 The World Cup provided the Milei administration a much-needed breather after three months under siege. Javier and Karina Milei are learning by doing, but by doing so they are slowly but surely resembling what they initially promised to battle. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CHAINSAW AUSTERITY Milei almost halved education and science spending, reports finds 17-07-2026 23:44 University of Buenos Aires researchers say education investment has almost halved in two years since President Javier Milei took office, while second Grupo EPC analysis says funding for science has fallen by more than 46%. by Ezequiel Orlando
BONDS & MARKETS Neuquén Province to pitch first US bond since 2017 17-07-2026 20:08 Neuquén province will pitch foreign investors in New York on its first new international bond in nearly a decade as the local government reaps the rewards of a shale oil boom.
BUSINESS & INVESTMENT Pampa approves US$2.7-billion Argentina urea plant amid shale boom 17-07-2026 20:04 First new facility of this kind in almost quarter century; Plant to be built over three years in Argentina’s petrochemicals hub in Bahía Blanca
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: July 10 to 17 17-07-2026 17:44 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
WORLD CUP 2026 Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final 17-07-2026 13:55 Holders Argentina are bidding to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, in what likely to be the final World Cup match of captain Lionel Messi's career.
WORLD CUP 2026 Hasta el final: What propels Argentina's comeback kings 17-07-2026 12:22 A string of dramatic comebacks and extra-time victories fuels confidence that the Albiceleste will fight until the very end – and succeed.
Foreign relations Rubio: US wants to globalise fight against far-left 'terrorism' 17-07-2026 11:11 Argentina among nations represented at meeting on "The Resurgence of Political Terrorism" hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
WORLD CUP 2026 'Works every time': Superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final 16-07-2026 19:10 Football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday's World Cup final. But these wacky habits are no joke to those who practice them.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Debate on ruling party’s land ownership bill pushed back after spat 16-07-2026 18:27 Milei government fails to gather votes, postpones upper house debate over land ownership reform bill; Fourth delay for controversial bill that would eliminate restrictions on the foreign purchase of rural land; Comes after spat between Vice-President Villarruel and La Libertad Avanza Senate chief Patricia Bullrich.
WORLD CUP 2026: FINAL King Messi faces Prince Yamal in final with World Cup at stake 16-07-2026 17:14 Almost 20 years on from the famous photo that Argentina’s skipper took with football’s newest star when Lamine Yamal was just a baby, the two will go head-to-head with the World Cup trophy at stake.
WORLD CUP 2026: THE FINAL Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final 16-07-2026 15:39 Nine years ago, Argentina's coach was just another former professional player pursuing a career in coaching, studying for his pro-licence on the outskirts of Madrid. His teacher on the course? Luis de la Fuente.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Milei says won't attend World Cup final out of superstition 16-07-2026 15:29 British calls on FIFA to investigate after Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" after their victory over England.
COMMUNITY Memorial unveiled for Romanian diplomat who saved Jews from Nazis 16-07-2026 14:49 Florin Manoliu smuggled hundreds of protective passports past Nazi guards and helped expose Auschwitz's horrors to the Allied press; British Cemetery in Buenos Aires honours Romainian diplomat who found refuge in Bahía Blanca with new monument. by John Hunter
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei planning trips to Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia – and UK? 16-07-2026 14:11 Argentina’s leader is preparing for a fresh round of regional diplomacy, including a visit to see former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, a trip to Peru for the inauguration of Keiko Fujimori, and bilateral meetings with Ecuador's Daniel Noboa and Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Oh, and then there’s the issue of a trip to London… by Pablo Varela
Sovereignty dispute UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina’s Malvinas banner 16-07-2026 10:24 Argentina players celebrated victory with banner reading: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”; Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says FIFA should investigate but believes potential action is a matter for them.
WORLD CUP 2026 Selección's never-say-die spirit secures place in World Cup final 16-07-2026 00:04 Lautaro Martínez scores 92nd-minute winner as reigning champions Argentina pull off a sensational comeback over arch rivals England; Dramatic 2-1 victory sets up a final with European champions Spain and sends a nation onto the streets.
WORLD CUP 2026 – ANALYSIS Irrepressible Argentina produce goods in epic win over England 15-07-2026 23:19 While the Albiceleste have celebrated epic knockout wins plenty of times in the recent past, few would have tasted sweeter than this most recent success. by Dan Edwards
REACTION IN ARGENTINA 'For the Malvinas, for Diego!' World Cup glee takes over Buenos Aires 15-07-2026 23:10 Buenos Aires erupted into ecstasy as a famous semi-final victory over old foes England was secured.
WORLD CUP 2026 Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final 15-07-2026 23:05 Argentina captain added another chapter to his astonishing career on Wednesday, inspiring his team to victory in their semi-final against England.