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WORLD CUP 2026

'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

Yesterday 20:57 Coach Lionel Scaloni has other injury concerns over goalkeeper Emi 'Dibu' Martinez and forward Julián Álvarez but both are expected to start in Kansas City against Algeria.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Otamendi becomes latest world champion to sign for River Plate

31-05-2026 09:18 "As a River supporter, it's a dream come true," says commanding centre-back as he completes his move back to Argentina.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Albiceleste win with ease – and learn little – in final pre-World Cup home friendlies

01-04-2026 12:08 After another set of meaningless matches – this time against Mauritania and Zambia – we are none the wiser over Argentina's chances of defending the title when they head up north in June.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi on target as Argentina put five past Zambia in World Cup send-off

01-04-2026 10:36 Much improved performance from the world champions, but tougher tests lie ahead when the nation’s title defence gets underway in June.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Sad send off for Argentina’s Otamendi in Ecuador defeat

11-09-2025 00:24 Surprising loss to Ecuador in Guayaquil set to bring an end to residency of number one spot of FIFA world rankings.

FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

Boca, backed by boisterous support, denied by two compatriots as Benfica fight back

16-06-2025 20:53 Boca Juniors, backed by thousands of supporters in Miami, make impressive debut at FIFA Club World Cup; 10-men Benfica come from behind to claim 2-2 draw, thanks to goals from compatriots Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi.

Copa América 2024 Final

Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa América final

12-07-2024 16:42 A win would also give the Albiceleste a record 16th Copa America title, but Colombia are on an impressive streak of their own and will undoubtedly prove to be tough opponents.

Olympic Games: Paris 2024

Four World Cup winners in Argentina's football team for Olympics

03-07-2024 10:06 Albiceleste youth coach Javier Mascherano names four World Cup winners – Gerónimo Rulli, Nicolás Otamendi, Julián Álvarez and Thiago Almada – in his 18-man squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

Otamendi becomes latest world champion to sign for River Plate

Albiceleste win with ease – and learn little – in final pre-World Cup home friendlies

Messi on target as Argentina put five past Zambia in World Cup send-off

Sad send off for Argentina’s Otamendi in Ecuador defeat

Boca, backed by boisterous support, denied by two compatriots as Benfica fight back

Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa América final

Four World Cup winners in Argentina's football team for Olympics

Argentina launch bid for back-to-back title in Messi's sixth World Cup

Tireless human rights activist Taty Almeida, founding member of Madres de Plaza de Mayo, dies at 95

Mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes

Admirers bid farewell to Taty Almeida, symbol of Argentina’s human rights struggle

Bitcoin specialists cast doubt on Adorni's account of wealth surge

Eclipse solar total 2026: cuándo ocurrirá, dónde podrá verse y por qué será uno de los eventos astronómicos del año

Denuncian que Bolivia deportó a una misión de legisladores argentinos y retuvo al diputado Juan Marino

Mientras investiga el caso Adorni, Ariel Lijo viajó a París junto a Mahiques en plena discusión por cargos clave en la Justicia

Calendario de ANSES: quiénes cobran los haberes, el aguinaldo y los bonos después del feriado de junio

"No me quiero ir sin tocar sus huesos": Alejandro, el hijo que Taty Almeida buscó hasta el final