International football Rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive 28-03-2025 12:39 Tuesday's showing against Brazil, in particular, was as strong a statement of intent from Lionel Scaloni’s side as one could wish to envision. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL At present, the Albiceleste are unstoppable – even without Messi 27-03-2025 16:10 Why Argentina is doing well without superstar skipper Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni is doing everything right.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina thrash Brazil, clinch 2026 World Cup qualification 25-03-2025 22:35 Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Giovani Simeone secure a convincing 3-1 win over Brazil as Albiceleste becomes first South American side to book its place at the World Cup 2026.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina on brink after Almada strike sinks Uruguay 22-03-2025 08:47 Win means Argentina can become first team from region to book a place at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
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
International football Dominant Messi in no rush to walk away from Argentina 19-10-2024 09:32 Tuesday night’s 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia proved to be another dream evening for Argentina's evergreen talisman, who once more rolled back the years to leave his audience spellbound and wanting more. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina held by Venezuela in World Cup 2026 qualifiers 10-10-2024 22:56 Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday in the ninth round of South America's World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi-less Albiceleste drop points – but no need to panic 12-09-2024 16:47 Argentina caught a glimpse of what that future without Lionel Messi may hold. And thankfully, it is not entirely bleak. by Dan Edwards
CHAOS IN THE MARACANÃ ‘Always the same’ – Bittersweet win in Maracanã marred by ugly scenes 22-11-2023 12:10 National team coach Lionel Scaloni’s comments cast doubt over his future and delivered another twist in the tale to a stunning and shocking night in Rio de Janeiro. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Uruguay stun Argentina at the Bombonera in World Cup qualifier 17-11-2023 00:43 Uruguay ends Albiceleste's 14-match unbeaten streak with a surprise 2-0 victory over the world champions at La Bombonera.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Uruguay, with Suárez back, pose challenge for unbeaten Albiceleste 15-11-2023 15:28 The reunion of best friends Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez in the centennial River Plate Derby between Argentina and Uruguay will give a new dimension to Thursday's South American World Cup qualifying clash.
International football Albiceleste continue to impress, with or without Messi 19-10-2023 16:56 Shorn of the team's heart against Paraguay, Argentina reacted by recreating him across the pitch. Against Peru, on the other hand, the system was king, centred around Messi. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi double helps Argentina stay perfect in World Cup qualifiers 18-10-2023 08:27 Lionel Messi's first-half brace against Peru left reigning world champions Argentina on top of the South American qualifying table with 12 points from four games.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Captain Otamendi makes it three in three for unstoppable Argentina 12-10-2023 23:57 The Albiceleste armband does seem to bestow superhuman powers on its bearer, and on Thursday it was Nicolás Otamendi who was the beneficiary as the defender scored one of the finest goals of his career to set Argentina on the way to another World Cup qualifying victory. by Dan Edwards
ROAD TO WORLD CUP 2034 Argentina maintains winning start in World Cup qualifiers 12-10-2023 23:46 The world champions made it three wins out of three in World Cup qualifying on Thursday with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Paraguay.
Ticket prices Rich fans only: South Americans grumble over cost to watch football 10-10-2023 14:44 Fútbol del pueblo? Not so much – watching the region’s stars play in the flesh has become inaccessible to most as ticket prices hit the roof.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Who else? Messi free kick gives Argentina 1-0 win over Ecuador 07-09-2023 23:13 Lionel Messi's stepped up to save the day once again for Argentina on Thursday night, his marvellous free-kick securing a narrow 1-0 win over Ecuador.