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WORLD CUP 2026

World Cup semi-final hero Lautaro Martínez 'dreamt' of scoring winner

Today 21:18 World Cup holders were trailing 1-0 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium when Inter Milan striker was sent on in the 81st minute. By full time, Lautaro was the hero of the hour.

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final

Today 18:46 Lautaro Martínez scores 92nd minute winner as World Cup holders Argentina perform a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 and set up a final with European champions Spain.

WORLD CUP 2026

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

World Cup 2026

Lautaro or Julián? Scaloni weighs Messi's strike partner for Cape Verde clash

02-07-2026 08:04 Argentina's coach must decide who will lead the line alongside Lionel Messi as the world champions prepare for Friday's last-32 clash with Cape Verde.

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina continue knockout preparations in scorching Kansas City heat

30-06-2026 10:12 Lionel Scaloni's side returned to training under an extreme heat warning with three selection questions still to resolve ahead of Friday's last-16 clash against Cape Verde.

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina wary of 'very tough' Cape Verde in World Cup last 32

28-06-2026 01:25 Reigning champions face tournament debutants Cape Verde on Friday, July 3 in Miami.

Argentina @ World Cup 2026

All eyes on Messi – but don’t forget the supporting cast

12-06-2026 08:48 Argentina can hurt opponents from anywhere on the pitch. There are plenty of candidates to become Messi’s latest World Cup partner-in-crime.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP 2026

Fifty days out, who is guaranteed to make Argentina’s World Cup squad?

22-04-2026 12:24 Coach Lionel Scaloni has the majority of his squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico decided – a look at the problematic positions and how many spots are up for grabs.

FOOTBALL: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Tale of two Martínez – Lautaro progresses; ‘Dibu’ knocked out

16-04-2025 22:35 Two of Argentina's World Cup winners. Emiliano Martínez and Lautaro Martínez, both flew the flag in the Champions League quarter-finals, though their experiences could not have been more different.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina top World Cup qualifying group – but are they running on fumes?

21-11-2024 17:36 If the Albiceleste, as some of the more hysterical sectors of the sporting press have begun to hint, is entering a crisis, it is an extremely curious kind of crisis.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP QUALIFERS

Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil

20-11-2024 10:40 Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.

FOOTBALL

'Dibu' Martínez defies Paris boos to win best goalkeeper trophy

28-10-2024 22:35 Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been selected as the best goalkeeper in the world, winning the prestigious Yashin Trophy for a second straight year.

WORLD CUP QUALIFERS

Messi shines at Monumental as Albiceleste thrash Bolivia

15-10-2024 22:59 Lionel Messi rolled back the years at the Monumental on Tuesday night, scoring a hat-trick and bagging two assists as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier.