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Defending champions' opener 'important', not decisive

History, injuries and shock results elsewhere aren't playing on the mind of Argentina ahead of the start to their World Cup title defence.

AAP · Jun 16

Argentina vs. Algeria—World Cup: Predictions, Previews and Lineups

Arrowhead Stadium is the stage for the defending champions to get its tournament underway.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16

Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. Algeria: World Cup Group J

The defending champions has some exciting talents to call upon.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15

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Argentina vs Algeria World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Argentina open as -245 favorites vs Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16. Our Group J picks back the defending champs in this World Cup 2026 preview.

Sports Lens · Jun 13

Marcos Senesi: When Tottenham fans can get a first glimpse of summer signing

New Spurs signing is likely to miss the start of pre-season following a major announcement

Evening Standard · Jun 12

Argentina’s bid for World Cup immortality is the end of an era

Argentina will say goodbye to a golden era this summer as Lionel Messi’s defending champions finally hand over the baton to the next generation

The Independent UK · Jun 12

‘Unexpected’ performances, elite-level experience and vision: How to appoint an international manager

SPECIAL REPORT: After two comparative surprise packages at international level, Luis De La Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, won the last Euros and World Cup at the expense of more established names, Miguel Delaney finds out what national teams are really looking for and the process behind picking a manager

The Independent UK · Jun 12

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‘Frequently’—How Close Mauricio Pochettino Came to Beating Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid Job

Pochettino’s contract with the USMNT is up at the end of this World Cup cycle.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11

Argentina World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets

Argentina enter the 2026 World Cup as defending champions and are priced at +900 across BetOnline, Lucky Rebel, and BetNow, placing them fifth in the outright market among 48 contenders. Lionel Scaloni’s side finished first in CONMEBOL qualifying and are heavy favorites to top Group J ahead of Algeria, Austria,…

Sports Lens · Jun 10

How to Watch Argentina vs. Iceland on TV, Live Stream

Argentina faces Iceland for the second time, having shared the spoils at the 2018 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

How to watch Argentina vs Iceland: FREE streams, TV channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up

All the ways to watch Argentina vs Iceland live streams – including for FREE – with Scaloni sweating over Messi's injury status ahead of the World Cup warm-up.

TechRadar · Jun 9

How to watch Argentina vs Iceland for FREE: Live streams, TV details as World Cup holders gear up for final friendly

Argentina have just one game to go before the defence of their 2022 World Cup crown begins – here's how to watch Argentina vs Iceland online and on TV.

FourFourTwo · Jun 9

Argentina vs. Iceland—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The World Cup holders conclude their preparations for the upcoming tournament against European minnows.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Favourites Argentina begin title defence as Jordan debut

Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot

The Independent UK · Jun 9

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The Economic Times · Jun 9

Messi set for World Cup tune-up against Iceland warm-up fixture, Scaloni confirms Argentina captain will feature

Lionel Messi will feature in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up match against Iceland. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will play, managing his minutes carefully. Several players are returning from injury, boosting the squad. Argentina is preparing for their title defense in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team opens their…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7

Luis de la Fuente: ‘The appreciation for Spanish coaches should have happened ages ago’

Spain manager on the values behind the nation’s coaching culture, the joy of teaching and Lamine Yamal’s otherworldly talents

Sports Illustrated · Jun 6

Will Lionel Messi Play in Argentina’s Warm-Up Friendly vs. Honduras?

Argentina has been left fearing the worst over Lionel Messi’s fitness.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 6

Lionel Messi Injury: Argentina Boss Reveals Return Date As World Cup Nears

Messi limped out of Inter Miami’s final pre-World Cup match with a hamstring problem.

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Sports Illustrated · Jun 6

Argentina vs. Honduras—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Argentina begins preparations ahead of the defense of its World Cup crown.

The Independent UK · Jun 6

Argentina boss provides update on Lionel Messi’s fitness ahead of World Cup

Messi had given Argentina an injury fright when he suffered a muscle strain playing for Inter Miami

Sports Illustrated · Jun 5

Lionel Messi’s Post-World Cup Future Teased by Argentina Boss

Lionel Scaloni also revealed the incredible power wielded by Argentina’s star man.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title

Argentina, seeking back-to-back World Cup titles, faces fitness concerns for key players, including Lionel Messi, ahead of the 2026 tournament. Messi, nearing retirement from international soccer, aims to cap his career with another championship, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4

Players to watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 39. In the third instalment of a five-part series on players expected to make a mark at the tournament, RFI profiles a striker who holds his country's record for goals and appearances.

Evening Standard · Jun 1

Alan Varela responds to Liverpool and Manchester United transfer 'interest'

The Argentine - who missed out on the World Cup squad - is attracting plenty of admirers

Evening Standard · Jun 1

Argentina World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player and odds

Lionel Messi shrugs off late injury scare to lead defending champions at his sixth World Cup finals

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