The Latest Breaking News from Argentina

Five things to watch in the Nations Championship including a Springboks starlet and England vs Argentina

The first phase of the inaugural edition of the competition concludes this weekend

The Independent UK · Jul 17

‘Tactically complete’ Spain vs an inspired Messi-led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?

A record 102 matches have been played, leaving just two games to decide the 2026 FIFA World Cup: the third-place playoff (between France and England) and the final.

The Conversation · Jul 17

Argentina Banned From World Cup? England Demands FIFA Action Over Falklands Banner

The UK government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina's football team for displaying a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final win against England.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part of the same passage of play.

The Conversation · Jul 16

The bigger picture: Tuchel gets blame for England exit but this is not only about him

The German will be pilloried for his semi-final decisions but that is to ignore the fact that English football culture is not set up to win major tournaments

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Romero’s World Cup heroics for Argentina make him one of Messi’s most trusted

The mercurial performance at the back was a far cry from the gaffe-prone Spurs captain we have become accustomed to seeing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final

BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - Angst-ridden Argentine football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16

Fifa confirms investigation into Argentina’s Falklands banner

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

'Apply the Rules Equally': FIFA Faces Backlash After Argentina's Falklands Banner Goes Viral

Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England has sparked controversy after players displayed a political banner, leading to calls for FIFA to enforce its rules on political messages.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Players ‘puzzled’ by tactics but Tuchel left himself no other option with his squad picks

The England head coach took a risk by selecting injury-prone players and ignoring creative options such as Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Morgan Gibbs-White

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16