Argentina
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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![From Liverpool disappointment to World Cup essential: Mac Allister's redemption]()
From Liverpool disappointment to World Cup essential: Mac Allister's redemption
Mac Allister faces England in the World Cup semi-final after a disappointing Liverpool season. How the midfielder became Argentina's tournament essential.
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![Messi's long-awaited test: England, finally, after 205 caps]()
Messi's long-awaited test: England, finally, after 205 caps
England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final: Messi faces England for the first time in 205 international appearances, with England chasing their first final
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![Lionel Messi's new Argentina role is England's biggest semi-final problem]()
Lionel Messi's new Argentina role is England's biggest semi-final problem
Lionel Messi has 8 goals and 2 assists for Argentina, but his lower-running, high-impact role is the real problem for England.
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![England vs Argentina has pundits split over the World Cup semi-final]()
England vs Argentina has pundits split over the World Cup semi-final
Roy Keane and Gary Neville disagree on England's chances against Argentina, while Alan Shearer warns of refereeing drama and Jay Bothroyd backs Djed
Monday, 13 July 2026
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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![Lionel Messi reacts after Argentina's extra-time win over Switzerland]()
Lionel Messi reacts after Argentina's extra-time win over Switzerland
Lionel Messi reacted after Argentina’s extra-time win over Switzerland, while Lionel Scaloni admitted luck helped after Breel Embolo’s red card.
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![Lionel Messi first England test sets up a new World Cup problem for Thomas Tuchel]()
Lionel Messi first England test sets up a new World Cup problem for Thomas Tuchel
England face Lionel Messi for the first time, with the Argentina star on 8 World Cup goals and joint-top of the Golden Boot race.
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![Argentina grind past Switzerland as Messi sets record and Alvarez settles it]()
Argentina grind past Switzerland as Messi sets record and Alvarez settles it
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time as Lionel Messi set a World Cup assist record and Julián Alvarez scored in the 112th minute.
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![Argentina vs Switzerland player ratings: Messi stands out as Embolo collapses]()
Argentina vs Switzerland player ratings: Messi stands out as Embolo collapses
Argentina’s player ratings after a controversial extra-time win over Switzerland, led by Lionel Messi’s 8.9, Mac Allister’s opener, Álvarez’s winner and
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![Breel Embolo red card defines World Cup quarter-final]()
Breel Embolo red card defines World Cup quarter-final
Breel Embolo’s 72nd-minute red card, triggered by VAR and the World Cup’s mistaken identity rule, decided Argentina’s 3-1 quarter-final win.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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![Lionel Messi World Cup stats keep Argentina alive]()
Lionel Messi World Cup stats keep Argentina alive
Lionel Messi has 8 World Cup goals in 5 appearances, and his 1 goal and 1 assist helped Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after a 0-2 deficit.
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![M. Klose reveals phone call with Lionel Messi after World Cup record fell]()
M. Klose reveals phone call with Lionel Messi after World Cup record fell
M. Klose says Lionel Messi arranged a respectful phone call after overtaking his World Cup scoring record, with a signed-shirt promise.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Monday, 6 July 2026
Saturday, 4 July 2026
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![Lisandro Martínez stars for Argentina against Cape Verde Islands]()
Lisandro Martínez stars for Argentina against Cape Verde Islands
Lisandro Martínez scored, assisted and earned a 9.2 rating as Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2 after extra time.
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![Argentina needed star power to survive Cape Verde Islands in Miami]()
Argentina needed star power to survive Cape Verde Islands in Miami
Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2 after extra time in Miami as Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez drove a wild escape.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Friday, 26 June 2026
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group C
Standings Group D
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Standings Group I
Standings Group J
Standings Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Standings Group L
Standings Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) | Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 6 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| 10 | Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 18 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 |  Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| 25 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 26 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 27 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| 28 |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 29 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| 31 |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |