‘He won the World Cup!’ Dubliner Pico Lopes welcomed home to local club Children swarmed around the Cabo Verde international footballer to get a chance of an autograph, a selfie, or a high five. Evening Standard · Jul 25
Argentina Assistant Manager Explains Why He Struck Dani Olmo After World Cup Final The defeated World Cup finalists certainly didn’t cover themselves in glory after the final whistle. Sports Illustrated · Jul 24
Boycotts and apologies: Argentina row over Rosalía and Patti Smith after World Cup Messages of support for Spain from Rosalía and Patti Smith sparked a backlash in Argentina after the World Cup final, with online criticism, boycott calls and a cancelled tribute concert. Euronews · Jul 24
Bizarre petition for Argentina to be BANNED from World Cup inexplicably ignored by FIFA No doubt the organisers of the petition are devastated at being ignored, with only massive ad revenue to show for their dumb stunt FourFourTwo · Jul 24
World Cup Final Villain Breaks Silence After Spain vs. Argentina Brawl Leandro Paredes has cast doubt over his Argentina future after coming close to retaining the trophy. Sports Illustrated · Jul 24
‘It Hurts’—Lionel Messi’s Retirement Plan Teased by Argentina Teammate Leandro Paredes opened up about what Messi told his teammates during the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jul 24
Luis de la Fuente blasts ‘intolerable’ Argentina conduct as Fifa investigate World Cup final brawl De la Fuente lambasted the actions of the Argentina players but praised his Spain side for their reaction The Independent UK · Jul 24
All 45 Major League Soccer players at the 2026 World Cup, ranked Lionel Messi tops our ranking of the MLS players at the World Cup, ahead of Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul and Canada’s Stephen Eustáquio The Guardian - US · Jul 24
Weather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada Fires remain out of control in Northwest Territories and Ontario, while Argentina endures record night-time heat The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Spain coach slams Argentina's World Cup final behaviour as 'unacceptable’ Argentina's antics following the final whistle in the World Cup final have prompted FIFA to launch a disciplinary investigation. Euronews · Jul 24
Fact Check: Did Ángel Di María Say Lionel Messi Hid the Truth Behind Argentina's World Cup Final Defeat? A viral video claims Ángel Di María accused Lionel Messi of hiding secrets about Argentina's 2026 World Cup final loss, but no credible sources have verified these statements. International Business Times UK · Jul 23
Falkland Islands bowler criticises ‘disappointing’ Argentina World Cup banner The Falkland Islands bowler Cecil Alexander called Argentina’s World Cup banner ‘disappointing’ after his opening match at the Commonwealth Games The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
More than 80,700 sign petition calling for World Cup final replay The petition alleges that Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic delivered a "controversial and corrupt" performance and calls on FIFA to review several of his decisions during the match. Euronews · Jul 23
Milei Plans July 25th Brazil Visit To Back Flavio Bolsonaro While Brasilia Says No to Jair Bolsonaro Visit Argentina's president heads to São Paulo to endorse a presidential challenger — a trip that reveals more about Brazil's crackdown on its jailed former leader than about Milei himself. Latin Times · Jul 23
Bangkok Post · Jul 23 Argentine Football Association denies US detained its president BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's top football officials on Wednesday firmly denied reports that their federation's president and treasurer were detained and questioned upon leaving the United States after the World Cup final.
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Argentina player could face ban for abusing match officials at end of England game Fly half Tomas Albornoz was seen ‘remonstrating with the officials’ after Argentina’s controversial defeat
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22 The Falklands-Malvinas and fundamental rights Letters: Jack Ford of the Falkland Islands legislative assembly says the Falkland Islands are British because that is the wish of the people who live there, in response to an article by Simon Jenkins. Plus letters from Marcelo Alberto Albarenque and Lucian Comoy
Sports Illustrated · Jul 22 ‘Aggressive’—Gavi Gives Verdict on Argentina Suspensions After World Cup Final Brawl FIFA appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor to investigate Sunday’s heated confrontation.
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Niall Horan says liking controversial Argentina post was ‘honest mistake’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Niall Horan responds after being accused of ‘hating’ Argentina in social media controversy Former One Direction singer called it ‘honest mistake’
Benzinga · Jul 22 After Argentina, Pakistan Reportedly Seeks $10 Billion US Backstop Facility to Bolster Fragile Economy In a bid to strengthen its economy, Pakistan has reportedly sought a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility from the United States.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22 World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America
The Guardian - US · Jul 22 World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top? The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contend
The Guardian - US · Jul 22 Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina
International Business Times UK · Jul 22 'Football Can Be Cruel': Paredes Breaks Silence After Argentina's World Cup Heartbreak Leandro Paredes reflects on Argentina's emotional World Cup final defeat to Spain, expressing pride in his team despite the heartbreak and controversy surrounding the match's conclusion.