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Copa América chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup

15-07-2024 15:10 Chaotic scenes at the Copa América final raise serious questions for the organisers of the 2026 World Cup.

Football

Argentina dare to dream of Olympic gold – will Messi be there too?

15-02-2024 15:38 Javier Masherano’s young side had to get to the Games in Paris first, and they did so in typically nail-biting fashion.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Argentina’s Olympian ambitions put pressure on Mascherano

19-01-2024 11:34 Javier Masherano’s Argentina U23 team begin the road to potential Olympic glory on Sunday when the side takes on Paraguay

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP 2030

Why a football-crazy continent gets just three World Cup games

04-10-2023 18:23 In sports, where money talks, it’s hard for South America to compete.

FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

'Girls with balls' still sidelined in Argentine football

17-07-2023 17:34 In Argentina, a country obsessed with football and the proud holder of three World Cup titles, women have yet to be fully welcomed into the beautiful game.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Uruguay prepares to welcome home its Under-20 World Cup champions

12-06-2023 12:27 Uruguay crowned champions of FIFA U20 World Cup after defeating Italy 1-0 in Sunday's final at La Plata.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Critics swift to descend on Argentina’s youngsters – and their coach

01-06-2023 13:48 The dream is over for Argentina's young hopefuls. Coach Javier Mascherano is under fire, but beyond the hysteria, there were signs of promise in the Albiceleste's campaign.

by Dan Edwards

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Argentina eliminated: Nigeria knock out U-20 World Cup hosts

01-06-2023 01:11 Albiceleste youth side exits FIFIA Under-20 World Cup tournament at last-16 stage after 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in San Juan.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

U20 World Cup: Argentina top group after thrashing New Zealand 5-0

27-05-2023 09:57 Glorious goal from Luka Romero is the pick of the bunch as Argentina thrash New Zealand 5-0 to finish top of Group A at the FIFA U20 World Cup.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

The kids are alright

25-05-2023 00:51 The young Albiceleste and their coach still need to keep improving, particularly at the back, if they are to hold any hope of repeating the nation's past U-20 World Cup triumphs.

by Dan Edwards

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Anger over covered map at Argentina's Malvinas Argentinas stadium

25-05-2023 00:22 National and provincial governments at odds over covering up of Malvinas Islands insignia at Under-20 World Cup match in Mendoza.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16

23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

U20 World Cup: Argentina secure narrow 2-1 win over Uzbekistan

21-05-2023 11:00 Argentina’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup campaign got off to a winning start on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Future stars line up at FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina

20-05-2023 10:46 Football’s top youngsters descend on Argentina as the FIFA Under-20 World Cup gets underway, with matches set to be staged at four stadiums across the country.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Scandal at U20 World Cup: Iraq accused of ‘abuse and vandalism’

20-05-2023 09:29 Buenos Aires Province Security Ministry forced to investigate after reports of alleged sexual abuse, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour at hotel in La Plata where members of Iraq’s youth team are staying for the tournament.

FOOTBALL

FIFA confirms Argentina as host of U20 World Cup

17-04-2023 17:29 Confirmation that Argentina will host the tournament in May and June arrives just hours after Economy Minister Sergio Massa says AFA has the government’s “financial backing” to stage youth football showcase.

FOOTBALL

Don't look now, but Argentina is taking over the world

06-04-2023 17:15 Not content to miss out on the upcoming Under-20 World Cup after a less than sterling qualifying display to kick off the year, Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia simply resolved to bring the entire tournament home.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

World Cup winners Argentina move up to second place in FIFA rankings

22-12-2022 09:31 World Cup winners Argentina have risen to second in the FIFA rankings with quarter-finalists Brazil still top.

WORLD CUP

Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup final eight

03-12-2022 18:21 Albiceleste captain strikes to keep the nation's dream alive; Team will play the Netherlands in quarter-final matchup.

WORLD CUP

Argentina beats Australia 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

03-12-2022 18:04 Goals from Messi and Álvarez keep Argentina ahead in tight knockout game.

QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP

Julián Álvarez: the 'Spider’ delivers Argentina’s lethal bite

01-12-2022 17:16 Australia, a country well used to being wary of a wide range of venomous animals, should beware the lethal bites of Argentina's ‘Araña.’

QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP

Polish coach praises Albiceleste ahead of critical matchup

30-11-2022 10:44 "Since I was a little boy, I've always rooted for Argentina. They have great fans, a great team, and huge personalities," admitted Czeslaw Michniewicz ahead of Wednesday's game.

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Argentina greats pay tribute to Maradona on anniversary of death

25-11-2022 09:23 Football greats set off a day of World Cup tributes to the "immortal" Diego Maradona on the second anniversary of late superstar's death.

WORLD CUP

Scaloni grapples with selection dilemmas for Mexico clash

24-11-2022 10:47 “There's nothing left to do but get up. We're going to get up, keep our heads up and win both games," said the 44-year-old coach, the youngest of the 32 national team coaches at Qatar 2022.

QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP

‘Argentina’s biggest strength is its group ethos’ – the expert view

17-11-2022 19:15 With the weight of a nation on their backs, how are the Albiceleste positioned heading into the World Cup? Sam Kelly, an expert on Argentine football, gives us the lowdown.

by Sam Forster

QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP

Why is Argentina’s national team known as ‘La Scaloneta’?

17-11-2022 16:27 The nickname has become more and more popular ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, with Argentina seen as one of the big favourites to win the trophy.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Unbeaten Argentina call for caution as World Cup pressure builds

17-11-2022 16:15 National team coach Lionel Scaloni and captain Lionel Messi want to take the tournament one game at a time, but there’s little doubt that the Albiceleste are among the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar.

QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP

Lionel Scaloni: from Pujato's naughty kid to Argentina's national coach

17-11-2022 13:34 "He was born with a ball. Instead of a pillow, he slept with a ball," says Alberto 'Beto' Gianfelici, who knew the Albiceleste boss from a very young age at the Sportivo Matienzo club in Pujato.

WORLD CUP

Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi's arrival for World Cup

17-11-2022 13:03 A crowd of more than 500, split evenly between Argentina's Indian fans and those from the South American country, waited until nearly 4:00 am for the arrival of their football heroes.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Brazil head to Qatar as favourites to win a World Cup like no other

17-11-2022 02:07 Argentina, England, France, Germany and Spain also tipped for success.

QATAR

Dreams of wealth turn to dust for Qatar migrant workers

16-11-2022 13:07 Hundreds of thousands of people have flocked to Qatar in recent years to labour on giant construction schemes as it boosted its infrastructure ahead of the World Cup. Drawn by the prospect of making more money than they could ever hope to at home, migrants make up nearly 90 percent of Qatar's population of 2.8 million.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Messi's Argentina prove top draw at World Cup, says Qatar 2022 official

25-08-2022 13:23 Tickets for two Argentina games have been the top attractions for fans at this year's World Cup in Qatar, according to the tournament's chief organiser.