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Argentina call up Senesi for World Cup as replacement for injured Balerdi
Reuters · 2 dagen geleden
Defender Marcos Senesi has been called up to reigning World Cup champions Argentina's squad, replacing the injured Leonardo Balerdi, the country's Football Association (AFA) announced on Thursday.

Argentina complete World Cup preparations with comfortable win over Iceland
Ben Sully · 3 dagen geleden
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his 117th international goal as Argentina wrapped up preparations for their FIFA World Cup (WC) defence with a 3-0 friendly win over Iceland, their first meeting with European opposition since the 2022 WC final.

Football Spirit: Samba vs modern dynasty - South American giants battle for the throne
Jan Denemark · 4 dagen geleden
South American football is experiencing a pivotal moment, and the third episode of the Football Spirit series offers a fascinating look at its two greatest rivals, Brazil and Argentina. While the Canaries are desperately searching for their lost football soul, Argentina are trying to defend what seems indefensible and confirm their status as a modern dynasty. The video reveals tactical changes, internal crises, and immense emotions that accompany both South American giants as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

France to beat Spain to clinch 2026 World Cup title according to economists
Reuters · 5 dagen geleden
France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation.

Argentina continue World Cup preparations with win over Honduras in friendly
Flashscore · 6 dagen geleden
Holders Argentina got preparations for their defence of the FIFA World Cup (WC) off to a perfect start with a 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras at Kyle Field despite Lionel Messi not being risked due to muscle fatigue.

Argentina lose defender Leonardo Balerdi for World Cup due to calf injury
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi will miss the World Cup after suffering a calf injury in his right leg, the team announced on Saturday.

Messi doing 'much better' in recovery as Argentina prepares for friendlies
AFP · 1 weeks ago
Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday.

South Africa showcase homegrown talent as other World Cup teams rely on foreign-born stars
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
Bafana Bafana go into the 2026 World Cup as one of only eight teams among the 48 finalists with no players born outside the country, highlighting the growing influence of diaspora communities on many national teams.

'They have a holiday when Barcelona play Madrid': Arnold's love for football-crazy Iraq
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Iraq's veteran Australian coach Graham Arnold is hoping his team can pull off a shock on their return to the World Cup stage after a remarkable and gruelling journey to this year's tournament in North America.

One of the World Cup favourites will have no players in the Champions League final
Antonio Moschell · 2 weeks ago
A candidate to defend their World Cup crown in Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, Argentina will have no representatives in the final of the UEFA Champions League in Budapest this weekend, except for Gabriel Heinze, who will be sitting on the Arsenal bench.

Nicolas Otamendi and Lionel Messi headline Argentina's squad for World Cup
Mário Rui Ventur · 2 weeks ago
Argentina, the current World Cup holders, released late Thursday night the final list of 26 players called up by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup.

Giant Lionel Messi statue in India to be taken down after 'swaying in the wind'
AFP · 2 weeks ago
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday.

Argentina boss Scaloni encouraged by Messi injury news ahead of World Cup
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi's fitness "is not that bad" and hopes further examinations will confirm that diagnosis with the World Cup just a fortnight away.

'Our job ends with the World Cup': Marcelo Bielsa confirms departure from Uruguay
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
Marcelo Bielsa hinted on Thursday that he may not remain as manager of Uruguay beyond July, saying that his job with the team ends with the World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Costa dreams of Brazil and Argentina final at World Cup
Fabio Russomando · 3 weeks ago
From his surprising experience in Serie D with Chievo Verona to Ancelotti's Brazil and Neymar, passing through Juventus and Guardiola, whom he calls "the greatest coach in history", Douglas Costa opens up to Flashscore in this exclusive interview.
Football icons Messi and Ronaldo preparing for sixth and final World Cup
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Lionel Messi's career seemed complete after he led Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup, but the motivation to keep playing is still there for him and his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the duo prepare to make history at this year's tournament in North America.

'Dilution of spectacle:' How 48 teams may affect the 2026 World Cup
AFP · one month ago
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to several debutants - but will FIFA's determination to have more nations participating remove much of the jeopardy which helped make the competition so great?

Mourinho names his favourites for World Cup, says Portugal 'capable of anything'
Shina Oludare / · one month ago
Jose Mourinho believes Portugal have what it takes to emerge as one of the standout teams at this summer’s World Cup.

Lionel Messi backs Neymar to be included in Brazil's World Cup squad
Reuters · one month ago
Lionel Messi has backed former Barcelona teammate Neymar to be included in Brazil’s squad for this year’s World Cup, describing the forward as one of the world’s best despite concerns over his fitness.

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane a World Cup doubt after suffering jaw fracture
AFP · one month ago
Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is a doubt for the World Cup after suffering a jaw and chin fracture while playing for his club Granada in Spain's second tier.























