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Argentina

Argentina national team played its first international match on May 16, 2001, and participates in the World Cup finals for the 18th time, where they missed only four editions. They won the title twice, in 1978 and 1986, and won the Confederations Cup once in 1992. Continentally, they won the Copa America 15 times.

Argentina's Lisandro Martinez during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 press conference at the Main Media Center in Doha on November 29, 2022. File Photo / Reuters

Man Utd defender Martinez back in training after World Cup win

28 Dec 2022
In this handout picture, Lionel Messi sips mate in bed while holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the AFA training centre in Ezeiza, Argentina, on December 20, 2022. (Photo by INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT OF @leomessi / AFP)

Messi to return to PSG in early January, says Galtier

27 Dec 2022
Argentinian tattooist Tebi Cobra Vucinovich works on a tattoo in Buenos Aires: AFP/Juan Mabromata

Fans line up for Messi tattoos

27 Dec 2022
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: QNA

Argentina deserved World Cup, says Klopp

27 Dec 2022
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni touches the World Cup trophy at the Lusail Stadium on December 18: AFP/Franck Fife

Argentina confident Scaloni will stay

27 Dec 2022
Crystal Palace's manager Patrick Vieira arrives for the English Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park in south London on October 1, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Vieira slams Martinez's 'stupid' World Cup celebrations

24 Dec 2022
A mural by artist Maxi Bagnasco depicting Argentina's captain Lionel Messi raising trophy next to his teammates after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament is seen in Buenos Aires on December 22, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

Argentina’s World Cup heroes have their roots in farm heartland

24 Dec 2022
Emiliano Martinez: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Villa boss Emery will speak to Martinez

24 Dec 2022
Emiliano Martinez waves to fans in Mar del Plata: AFP/Mara Sosti

Martinez gets hero’s welcome in home town

23 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi: AFP

Messi agrees to stay at PSG

22 Dec 2022
A fan of Argentina clinging to a pole cheers as the team parades on board a bus after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament, in Buenos Aires province, on December 20, 2022. (Photo by TOMAS CUESTA / AFP)

World Cup winners parade debacle triggers blame game in Argentina

21 Dec 2022
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the Premier League match against Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on November 12, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Alvarez and Messi

21 Dec 2022
Fans of Argentina cheer as the team parades on board a bus after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament, in Buenos Aires province, on December 20, 2022. (Photo by TOMAS CUESTA / AFP)

In hangover of World Cup fiesta, Argentina's economic reality bites

21 Dec 2022
In this file photo taken on September 5, 2022 Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola leads a training session at the Manchester City training ground in Manchester. (Photo by OLI SCARFF / AFP)

Messi the greatest even without World Cup heroics, says Guardiola

21 Dec 2022
Argentina's players celebrate on board a bus with a sign reading "World Champions" with supporters after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup as they tour through Buenos Aires' on December 20, 2022. (Photo by TOMAS CUESTA / AFP)

Fan gloom as Argentina World Cup victory parade ends abruptly

21 Dec 2022
The triumphant Argentina team: AFP/Franck Fife

Official holiday declared in Argentina

21 Dec 2022
Fans of Argentina cheer as the team parades on board a bus in Buenos Aires: AFP/Luis Robayo

‘We can dream again’ song a super hit

21 Dec 2022
Alexis Mac Allister: AFP

World Cup hero Mac Allister hailed

21 Dec 2022
Riot police stand guard after clashes with fans of Argentina following the celebration of the team’s arrival in Buenos Aires: AFP/Luis Robayo

Aborted bus parade a snapshot of Argentina’s charm, vice

21 Dec 2022
Fans wave Argentine flags as they celebrate their team's victory in the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match against France, in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)

More Americans watched Argentina-France than any World Cup match ever

20 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi (centre) celebrates with teammates on board a bus with a sign reading "World Champions" as they tour through Buenos Aires' downtown on December 20, 2022. (Photo by TOMAS CUESTA / AFP)

Messi invited to leave his mark at Maracana's Hall of Fame

20 Dec 2022
Argentina's Paulo Dybala (left) and Nahuel Molina (right) are seen inside a helicopter as they tour through Buenos Aires' downtown on December 20, 2022. (Photo by Matias BAGLIETTO / AFP)

Argentina World Cup winners ditch bus for chopper ride over Buenos Aires

20 Dec 2022
Former German player and World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus attends the unveiling ceremony of Qatar's official 2022 FIFA World Cup poster at Hamad International Airport in Doha on June 15, 2022. | AFP-JIJI

Matthäus praises Messi after breaking his record of most World Cup games

20 Dec 2022
Argentina's captain Lionel Messi (centre) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy on board a bus as he celebrates alongside teammates and in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Photo by Tomas CUESTA / AFP)

Argentines dance, cry and cheer in streets as World Cup winners return

20 Dec 2022
Argentina players celebrate on board a bus as they leave the Ezeiza International Airport: AFP/Luis Robayo

Argentina return ahead of welcome home party

20 Dec 2022
Argentina captain Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup trophy alongside coach Lionel Scaloni as they step off a plane upon arrival in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires: AFP/Luis Robayo

United footballers in divided Argentina lauded

20 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi celebrates with coach Lionel Scaloni after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Messi jersey will be ready if decides to play at next World Cup: Scaloni

19 Dec 2022
In this aerial view fans of Argentina celebrate winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup against France at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Emiliano LASALVIA / AFP)

Argentina to celebrate World Cup victory at Buenos Aires' Obelisk

19 Dec 2022
A fan of Argentina holds a flag with an image of Argentine forward Lionel Messi as she celebrates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup at 9 de Julio avenue in Buenos Aires, on December 18, 2022. (Photo by TOMAS CUESTA / AFP)

Argentina's post-Maradona youth revel in Messi's maiden World Cup win

19 Dec 2022
n this aerial view fans of Argentina celebrate winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup against France at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

Ecstatic Argentina prepares to welcome World Cup winners

19 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi, left, and Lionel Scaloni: AFP/Odd Anderssen

Messi can decide World Cup future!

19 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi: AFP/Kirill Kudryavtsev

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

19 Dec 2022
Fans react as Argentina scores a goal against France in the Qatar 2022 World Cup Final football match during a watch party at SOWA in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)

Drama specialists Argentina deserve their World Cup title

18 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi looks at the World Cup trophy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after the final match against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 18, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

We had to suffer to win the World Cup say Argentina players

18 Dec 2022
Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the World Cup trophy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 18, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Argentina win incredible FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final on penalties

18 Dec 2022
Argentina's midfielder Angel Di Maria takes part in a training session at Qatar University training site 3 in Doha on December 17, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Di Maria starts for Argentina, usual suspects on for France

18 Dec 2022
:A woman organizes t-shirts of the Argentine national football team inside a store in the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match between Argentina and France in Buenos Aires, on December 16, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

Expectation soaring in Argentina ahead of World Cup final

18 Dec 2022
Fans look at a giant jersey of Argentinian forward Lionel Messi displayed in Rosario, Argentina: AFP/Marcelo Manera

Expectation soaring in Argentina

18 Dec 2022
Argentina fans celebrate their semifinal win over Croatia: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Argentina fans at Doha parties upbeat

18 Dec 2022
A poster with the image of Argentine football star Lionel Messi is seen in the gate of a store prior of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France in Buenos Aires, on December 16, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

Superstitious Argentines taking no chances for World Cup final

17 Dec 2022
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni takes part in a training session at Qatar University training site 3 in Doha on December 17, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match against France. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Scaloni tight-lipped on Argentina lineup ahead of World Cup final

17 Dec 2022
Kosovar artist Alkent Pozhegu works on the last details of his mosaic, made with grain and seeds, depicting Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in Gjakova on December 17, 2022. (Photo by Armend NIMANI / AFP)

Stopping the superstars won't be enough to win World Cup

17 Dec 2022
Arsene Wenger applauds ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah November 24, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

'Music starts with Messi', says FIFA's Wenger

17 Dec 2022
France's coach Didier Deschamps looks on during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 training session at the Al Sadd SC training centre in Doha on December 16, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France not worried about hostile atmosphere in World Cup final

17 Dec 2022
A woman walks inside a store in the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match between Argentina and France in Buenos Aires, on December 16, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

Then and now, Argentina’s World Cup overlaps with high inflation

17 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi: AFP/Juan Mabromata

‘Greatest’ Messi ready for fitting World Cup farewell

17 Dec 2022
Julian Alvarez: AFP/Juan Mabromata

Alvarez targets star billing for Argentina

17 Dec 2022
France’s Kylian Mbappe, left, and Argentina’s Lionel Messi: AFP/ Franck FIFE and Alfredo Estrella

Argentina vs France - keys to the final

17 Dec 2022
Lusail Stadium, venue of the final: AGENCY

Argentina and France: Routes to the final

17 Dec 2022
This file photo taken on June 25, 1978, shows Argentina’s Mario Kempes, left, celebrating after scoring against the Netherlands in the final in Buenos Aires: AFP

Argentina & football: 5 keys to a national passion

16 Dec 2022
Argentina's players take part in a training session at the Qatar University training site 3 in Doha on December 15, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Argentina near full-strength for World Cup final against France

15 Dec 2022
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni gives instructions to his players from the touchline during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 13, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Argentina's Scaloni on cusp of joining World Cup coaching greats

15 Dec 2022
France players celebrate their semifinal victory over Morocco: AFP/Franck Fife

France train focus on Argentina

15 Dec 2022
Argentina fans celebrate their semifinal victory over Croatia: AFP/Emiliano Lasalvia

Relief for Argentina’s inflation misery

15 Dec 2022
France's defender Theo Hernandez celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Morocco at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on December 14, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

France end Morocco run to set up Argentina showdown

14 Dec 2022
Argentina supporters celebrate after their team won the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 13, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Argentina delirious as Messi inspires run to World Cup final

14 Dec 2022
File photo of Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona: AFP/Gabriel Bouys

Messi has chance to match Maradona

14 Dec 2022
Argentina’s Julian Alvarez, left, and Lionel Messi in a joyous mood against Croatia: AFP/Giuseppe Cacace

Alvarez is Messi’s partner in crime

14 Dec 2022
Lionel Scaloni: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat

‘Still one step to go’ for Scaloni

14 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi: AFP

Messi hails Argentina character

14 Dec 2022
Fans dance as they watch the live broadcast of semifinal between Argentina and Croatia in the Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi: AFP/Rizwan Tabassum

Going mad for Argentina & Messi!

14 Dec 2022
Argentina's Julian Alvarez (centre) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring the second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail on December 13, 2022. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Messi and Alvarez fire Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final

13 Dec 2022
People take pictures with their cell phones of a helicopter carrying a giant t-shirt of Argentine forward Lionel Messi over Rosario, Argentina, on December 13, 2022. (Photo by AFP)

Argentines immortalize Messi's jibe at beaten Dutch

13 Dec 2022
Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric takes part in a training session at the Al Erssal Training Site 3 in Doha on December 12, 2022. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Modric seeks to derail Messi's bid for World Cup glory

13 Dec 2022
Lionel Scaloni: AFP

Scaloni backs players after stormy clash

13 Dec 2022
File photo of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, left, and Lionel Messi in 2010: AFP

Stars aligned for Messi to lift World Cup!

13 Dec 2022
Argentina captain Lionel Messi, second right, and team-mates react after the Netherlands’ Wout Weghorst scored their second goal during their quarterfinal: AFP/Manan Vatsyayana

Messi ‘fool’ taunt spawns mugs, T-shirts in Argentina

13 Dec 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (left) and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul take part in a training session at Qatar University in Doha on December 12, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semi-finals kick off

12 Dec 2022
Lionel Messi, left, and Luka Modric: AFP

Will Croatia stop Argentina juggernaut?

12 Dec 2022
Argentina fans celebrate their victory quarterfinal victory over the Netherlands at Lusail Stadium: AFP/Manan Vatsyayana

Argentina revel in ‘home’ support

12 Dec 2022
Croatian ace Luka Modric, left, and Argentinian star Lionel Messi: AFP/Nelson Almeida and Alfredo Estrella

Croatia vs Argentina: Keys to semifinal

12 Dec 2022
Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (left) talks to defender Dejan Lovren during a training session in Doha on December 11, 2022, ahead of their Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Argentina. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Don't expect any man-marking of Messi in semi-final, say Croatia

11 Dec 2022
Netherlands and Argentina players clash during their Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match at Lusail Stadium, north of Doha on December 9, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

FIFA opens probe after fiery Argentina-Netherlands World Cup game

10 Dec 2022
Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz shows a yellow card to Argentina’s Lionel Messi during their match against the Netherlands: AFP/Alberto Pizzoli

Messi slams referee

10 Dec 2022
Emiliano Martinez: AFP

Argentina have passion and heart!

10 Dec 2022
Argentina players celebrate their victory over the Netherlands: AFP/Juan Mabromata

Argentina beat Dutch to go into semis

10 Dec 2022
Argentina's forward Angel Correa (left) and Lionel Messi take part in a training session at Qatar University in Doha on December 8, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Spain sack coach

08 Dec 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi attends a training session with teammates at Qatar University in Doha, on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Messi or Ronaldo? Football's hottest debate rages on in Qatar

08 Dec 2022
Dutch midfielder Johann Cruyff dribbles past Argentinian goalkeeper Daniel Carnevali on his way to scoring a goal during their World Cup quarterfinal in 1974: AFP

Dutch, Argentines meet again with history in the air

08 Dec 2022
Louis van Gaal, left, and Lionel Scaloni: AFP

Novice Scaloni looks to outwit master Van Gaal

08 Dec 2022
The Netherlands's Netherlands' Memphis Depay, left, and Argentina's Lionel Messi: AFP

Netherlands vs Argentina: Four World Cup classics

08 Dec 2022
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni gestures during a training session at Qatar University in Doha, on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

The other Lionel, Argentina's Scaloni pits his wits against Van Gaal

07 Dec 2022
Netherlands' defender Virgil van Dijk gives a press conference at the Qatar University Training Site 6 in Doha on December 7, 2022. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Dutch skipper Van Dijk dodges Messi questions

07 Dec 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (centre) attends a training session with teammates at Qatar University in Doha, on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

World Cup heavyweights gear up for quarter-finals

07 Dec 2022
Netherlands' defender Nathan Ake attends a press conference at Qatar University training sites in Doha on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Argentina's quiet man Alvarez can hurt Dutch, says Ake

06 Dec 2022
Members of social organizations stand next to a mural depicting late Argentine football star Diego Maradona during a protest at Pueyrredon bridge in Buenos Aires on December 2, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

Maradona's former home opens doors for fans during World Cup games

06 Dec 2022
Coach Didier Deschamps (center) inspect the pitch ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 match against Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France, England in spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into quarters

04 Dec 2022
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni : AFP

Scaloni excited to face his idol Van Gaal

04 Dec 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (right) celebrate with teammates after they won the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 match against Australia at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan on December 3, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup last eight

03 Dec 2022
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, and Poland’s Robert Lewandowski fight for the ball: AFP/Juan Mabromata

Messi misses penalty, but still trumps Lewandowski

01 Dec 2022
Lionel Scaloni: AFP

Argentina won’t take Australia lightly: Scaloni

01 Dec 2022
Argentina’s Lionel Messi waves to supporters after their win over Poland: AFP/Andrej Isakovic

Maradona would be ‘super happy’, says Messi

01 Dec 2022
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match as Argentina qualify for the knockout stages at the Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar, on November 30, 2022. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Argentina outclass Poland despite Messi penalty miss to advance

30 Nov 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi takes part in a training session at the Qatar University in Doha on November 29, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Messi and Lewandowski's World Cup dreams in the balance

30 Nov 2022
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni: AFP

Scaloni calls for calm after Messi magic

27 Nov 2022
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring their second goal against Mexico: AFP/Juan Mabromata

Argentina hopes alive after win over Mexico

26 Nov 2022
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Argentina’s 1978 World Cup winner Ricardo Villa pose during a tribute ceremony to the late football star Diego Maradona on November 25: AFP/Juan Mabromata

Tributes paid to Maradona

26 Nov 2022
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi reacts during their match against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium on November 22: AFP/Antonin Thuillier

Messi urges Argentina unity after setback

23 Nov 2022
Football fans of Argentina watch the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on November 22, 2022 in Buenos Aires. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

'Don't cry for me Argentina': Brazil mock rivals' World Cup upset

22 Nov 2022
Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 22, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Coach Renard thanks Saudi Crown Prince after historic win over Argentina

22 Nov 2022
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 22, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Messi laments 'five minutes of mistakes' against Saudis

22 Nov 2022
Argentina's coach #00 Lionel Scaloni gestures during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 22, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Scaloni insists Argentina did not take Saudis lightly

22 Nov 2022
Supporters of Saui Arabia celebrate their team's victory during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 22, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Saudi Arabia win is statistically biggest World Cup shock, say Gracenote

22 Nov 2022
Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 22, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Saudi Arabia's Renard not dwelling on 'crazy' World Cup win

22 Nov 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi arrives for a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha, on November 21, 2022. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

I feel very good,' says Messi ahead of probable last World Cup

21 Nov 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi and physical therapist Luis Garcia (partially hidden) take part in a training session at Qatar University in Doha, on November 19, 2022 ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Messi does light training away from Argentina team

19 Nov 2022
Wernicke looks at covering the world's most important sporting event from "different perspectives.

Argentine writer releases book of bizarre World Cup tales ahead of Qatar

18 Nov 2022
Members of the Argentinian team peer out from the windows of their plane adorned with a picture of Lionel Messi and team-mates as they arrive at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 17: AFP/Odd Andersen

Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi’s arrival

17 Nov 2022
The football used by Maradona to score the 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England before its auction. Photograph: Matt Alexander/PA

Maradona 'Hand of God' ball fetches £2 million at auction

16 Nov 2022
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (L) controls a ball during a training camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA football World Cup, at the Nahyan Stadium, on November 14, 2022. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP)

Messi picks Brazil, France and England as World Cup favourites

15 Nov 2022
Staunch Argentina supporters: SC

Cape Town to Doha to support Argentina

13 Nov 2022
Robert Lewandowski... Poland's main hope

Poland depends on Lewandowski to restore glory

10 Nov 2022
Tunisian coach Jalel Kadri: AFP

Tunisia hope to progress from group stage

09 Nov 2022
The Spanish Armada: AFP

Spain on mission to prove themselves

08 Nov 2022
Will Neymar upstage the great Pele as Brazil’s all-time top goal scorer? AFP

Ready to carry weight of a nation on his shoulders

08 Nov 2022
Argentina's fans cheer in front of the FIFA World Cup countdown clock in Doha on November 7, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Argentina fans in Qatar give Messi noisy backing

07 Nov 2022
The Belgium team: AFP

Golden generation faces last stand at World Cup

07 Nov 2022
Jurgen Klinsmann: AFP

Brazil World Cup favourites in Qatar: Klinsmann

05 Nov 2022
General view of a mural depicting late soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona, which will be presented on the anniversary of Maradona, the 30th of October, in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 19, 2022. REUTERS/Tomas Cuesta

Giant new mural celebrates 'warrior' Maradona in Buenos Aires

05 Nov 2022

Players

Lisandro Martínez Defender G. Rulli Goalkeeper A. Mac Allister Midfielder N. Otamendi Defender Á. Di María Midfielder T. Almada Midfielder L. Messi Attacker F. Armani Goalkeeper N. Tagliafico Defender P. Gómez Midfielder C. Romero Defender E. Palacios Midfielder L. Martínez Attacker L. Paredes Midfielder P. Dybala Attacker E. Fernández Midfielder G. Montiel Defender J. Álvarez Attacker E. Martínez Goalkeeper M. Acuña Defender