All news on the topic: Argentina national football team

29 Jul 2026 841

FIFA launches disciplinary action against Argentina over Falklands banner and World Cup final violence

FIFA have launched disciplinary action against Argentina over their Falklands World Cup banner, while two players have also been accused of “assault” in the World Cup final.

Sport

22 Jul 2026 2559

Argentina coach Roberto Ayala apologises after striking Spain’s Dani Olmo in World Cup final chaos

Argentina coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for punching Spain star Dani Olmo in the chaotic scenes after the World Cup final, explaining he reacted to ‘something he said’ after the final whistle.

Sport

20 Jul 2026 754

Spanish football fans celebrate on London’s streets after World Cup triumph

Spanish football fans took to the streets of London to celebrate their country’s 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina.

Sport

20 Jul 2026 747

Clashes erupt in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat

Clashes broke out between football fans and police in Buenos Aires late on Sunday after Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 Fifa World Cup final.

Sport

20 Jul 2026 716

Argentina turn their backs as Spain lift the World Cup trophy

Argentina’s players turned their backs on Spain as they lifted the World Cup trophy.

Sport

20 Jul 2026 592

Spain beat Argentina after extra time to win the World Cup

Spain have been crowned world champions for the second time in their history after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time.

Sport

19 Jul 2026 709

Fifa’s World Cup revenues soar to record $15bn after tournament windfall

Fifa will announce record $15bn (£11.2bn) revenues from this summer’s World Cup, significantly exceeding the targets set before the tournament.

Sport

17 Jul 2026 848

Fifa reviews Argentina’s Falklands banner after World Cup win over England

Fifa will assess whether Argentina players broke rules after displaying a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final win over England.

Politics

16 Jul 2026 634

UK hits back after Argentina’s Falklands banner sparks World Cup row

The UK government has said "the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are," after Argentina players celebrated their victory over England by waving a banner in support of their country’s territorial claim.

Sport

16 Jul 2026 722

FA makes decision on Thomas Tuchel after England’s World Cup defeat to Argentina

The Football Association is planning to stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach following the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

Sport

16 Jul 2026 763

Jude Bellingham could face FIFA ban after clash with Argentina players

Jude Bellingham was caught slapping Argentina midfielder Valentin Barco on the head in the immediate aftermath of England’s World Cup semi-final defeat.

Sport

16 Jul 2026 699

Argentina hold "minute’s silence" for England after reaching World Cup final

Argentina’s squad couldn’t resist poking fun at England following the side’s World Cup semi-final victory over the Three Lions, even staging a ‘minute’s silence’ for Thomas Tuchel’s men in the dressing room.

Sport

16 Jul 2026 755

Argentina spark Falklands row with post-match banner after beating England

Argentina’s players have caused outrage after holding a banner during their full-time celebrations against England claiming rights to the Falkland Islands.

Sport

15 Jul 2026 741

Argentina vice-president brands England "usurping pirates" ahead of World Cup semi-final

England have been described as “invaders” and “usurping pirates” by Argentina’s vice-president ahead of the teams’ World Cup semi-final clash in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Sport

15 Jul 2026 809

Argentina fans clash in mass brawl ahead of World Cup semi-final against England

A mass brawl has erupted between Argentina supporters ahead of tonight’s semi-final clash in the World Cup against England.

Sport

14 Jun 2026 689

Stolen England kit recovered after World Cup training van raid in Kansas City

England have recovered the kit that was stolen while traveling to their World Cup training facilities.

Sport

13 Jun 2026 914

England training kit stolen before squad arrives at World Cup base in Missouri

England experienced a theft of training equipment before their arrival at their World Cup base in Kansas City, with items including some of the team’s boots and official tournament balls stolen on Friday.

Sport

15 Mar 2024 684

Inter Miami and Argentina sweating on Messi fitness after latest injury update

Lionel Messi has enjoyed a steady start to the new MLS season but the World Cup winner may face some time on the injured list which is bad news for his club and country

Sport

16 Feb 2024 708

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni makes feelings clear on Lionel Messi understudy

Lionel Messi's understudy at Inter Miami, Thiago Almada, has received a glowing review from Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni, who believes more players like him can come from MLS.

Sport

09 Feb 2024 1304

China punish Messi by cancelling Argentina friendlies for 'lack of respect'

Lionel Messi's failure to play in Hong Kong last week has led to Chinese authorities punishing the entire Argentina national team, who will no longer play Nigeria in Hangzhou

Sport

06 Dec 2023 1285

Roberto Carlos issues warning to Lionel Messi as Argentina icon chases supremacy

Lionel Messi and Argentina's first title defence will be the Copa America this summer and Roberto Carlos has refused to rule out Brazil despite instability

Sport

22 Nov 2023 1014

Lionel Messi's former Argentina teammate now Uber driver after injury nightmare

Defender Jose Luis Gomez was considered one of the rising stars in Argentinian football and he made his debut for his country alongside Lionel Messi but he would never scale those heights again

Sport

22 Nov 2023 1020

Messi silence says everything as Argentina boss Scaloni threatens to resign

Despite recording a historic win over Brazil at the Maracana Stadium, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni cut a pensive figure following the game as he admitted he is considering his future

Sport

22 Nov 2023 1348

Lionel Messi has curious England anomaly on his incredible career CV

Lionel Messi has conquered football, winning every piece of silverware on offer across a distinguished career at both international and club level - but he has remarkably never played against England

Sport

22 Nov 2023 770

Lionel Messi leads team off pitch as violence erupts at Brazil vs Argentina

Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Brazil at the Maracana was delayed after violence in the stands saw Lionel Messi take his team off the pitch moments before kickoff

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16.08.2026, 09:39 • Finance