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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.

Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailty

08-07-2026 11:53 Argentina's captain has a 77% overall career conversion rate from 150 attempts from the spot, bang on the global average. What stands out is such a frailty for a player who is anything but average.

Argentina targets investment grade rating by 2031, Caputo says

06-07-2026 14:16 Milei administration is targeting investment-grade status for Argentina by the end of a potential second term in 2031, announces minister.

Argentina pushes US$6 billion in repo maturities past election

03-07-2026 16:48 Central Bank extends maturities worth US$6 billion on its repurchase agreements to ease the government debt burden.

Scaloni: Heat and drinks breaks help smaller teams at World Cup

22-06-2026 08:56 Hydration breaks are helping the smaller teams at the World Cup, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Sunday.

Argentina’s record against next World Cup 2026 opponent Austria

21-06-2026 18:19 Lionel Scaloni’s side will be looking to secure qualification for the Round of 32 in next group-stage clash against Austria; Teams have previously met just twice, with one win for Argentina and one draw.

Messi heads into historic sixth World Cup ‘as excited as ever’

14-06-2026 15:21 Simply by stepping onto the pitch on Tuesday against Algeria, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star will become the first player ever to appear at six World Cups.

Thiago Almada stakes his claim for Argentina starting spot

12-06-2026 17:38 Creative midfielder Thiago Almada has struggled for regular minutes at his club side Atlético Madrid, but now he's eyeing a starting slot for Argentina in their World Cup opener.

Messi scores on return from injury as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

10-06-2026 11:30 With Lionel Messi back from injury to score his 117th international goal, Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 on Tuesday in their final friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

A woman in charge of the UN? Candidates feel it's about time

09-06-2026 21:03 Female challengers to be the next UN secretary-general outline why they think a woman should be next to lead the multilateral organisation.

Injury-hit Argentina hope to reach full fitness at World Cup

05-06-2026 07:00 The composition of Lionel Scaloni’s squad clearly shows that he is ready to put his faith once more in the boys that took Argentina to glory in Qatar.

by Dan Edwards

Thanks millions! New Zealand footballer meets Argentine influencer behind viral fame

04-06-2026 15:39 New Zealand footballer Tim Payne meets online influencer Valen 'El Scarso' Scarsini.

Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?

29-05-2026 00:37 It will be a record sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi, and the decision to delay his retirement is a relief for an entire nation.

Messi in, Mastantuono out – Argentina confirms 26-man squad for World Cup 2026

28-05-2026 20:10 Few surprises as Lionel Scaloni publishes his squad list for tournament in US, Canada and Mexico; River wonderkid Mastantuono out and no place for Buendía or Dybala; Youngers Nico Paz and Valentín Barco make the cut, along with Palmeiras striker ‘Flaco’ López.

IMF board signs off on Argentina's latest review

22-05-2026 14:27 International Monetary Fund’s executive board signs-off on latest quarterly review and waivers; Imminent US$1-billion disbursement in fresh funds.

Argentina in talks to extend repo maturities beyond election

22-05-2026 13:52 President Javier Milei’s government is in talks with banks to collapse the three repos it negotiated since 2025 into a single one worth at least US$5 billion due in 2028 or later.

Messi in as Scaloni names 55-man longlist for World Cup squad

11-05-2026 13:06 Argentina skipper leads a preliminary 55-man shortlist as Argentina prepare to defend their title at World Cup 2026.

Argentina upgrade seen opening narrow window for debt sale

11-05-2026 13:02 Fitch Rating’s decision to raise Argentina's credit score is fuelling bets that the country will get another shot at tapping international markets.

Dollar shortage still looms after Argentina buys time at IMF

17-04-2026 17:27 Argentina has bought time, but the government still faces a hard-currency shortage that it'll have to tackle before elections next year.

World Bank lines up US$2bn shield for Argentina’s debt refinancing

16-04-2026 16:01 Proposed backing could lower borrowing costs; Milei administration faces major July repayments and is seeking fresh international support.