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Argentina national football team
What is a Argentina national football team?
Argentina's national men’s football team represents Argentina in the international football tournaments. Commonly known as La Albiceleste, the Argentinian football team has appeared in five World Cup finals, winning two of them in 1978 and 1986. It is one of the only eight teams to have won the world title at least once. The country has also won 14 Copa America titles, the South American continental tournament for members of the South American football federation. It also has won the FIFA Confederations Cup, and the Artemio Franchi Trophy.
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England-Argentina tops France-Spain in ticket pull despite lower team value
France and Spain have a combined squad value of $3.137 billion, against $2.475 billion for England and Argentina. Yet England-Argentina semifinal tickets are priced higher than France-Spain.
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England vs Argentina: Football's fiercest rivalry returns at biggest stage
Now, with Lionel Messi leading the defending champions and England searching for their first World Cup final appearance since 1966, another historic encounter awaits.
 "England vs Argentina: Football's fiercest rivalry returns at biggest stage")
Alvarez thunderbolt keeps Messi's dream alive in Argentina's 3-1 win vs SUI
Lionel Messi supplied his 10th World Cup assist, but Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck deep in extra time as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 to set up a semi-final against England
 "Alvarez thunderbolt keeps Messi's dream alive in Argentina's 3-1 win vs SUI")
Explained: Why English referees cannot officiate Argentina at the World Cup
FIFA does not appoint referees to matches involving their own countries to preserve neutrality. But in the case of English and Argentine officials, the restrictions go a step further.
 "Explained: Why English referees cannot officiate Argentina at the World Cup")
Who will reach the world cup semifinals? Quarterfinal schedule, timings IST
Fifa World Cup 2026 quarterfinals feature France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England and Argentina vs Switzerland. Check IST timings, players to watch and semifinal predictions
 "Who will reach the world cup semifinals? Quarterfinal schedule, timings IST")
Atlanta chaos fallout: Egypt cries foul over refereeing, pro-Messi bias
Argentina's 3-2 comeback win over Egypt had the scoreline of a classic, but VAR controversy, touchline fury and accusations of favouritism gave Atlanta a darker edge
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Argentina escape Egypt scare as Messi sparks late World Cup comeback
Argentina trailed Egypt 2-0 till the 79th minute before Lionel Messi inspired a stunning late comeback to seal a 3-2 win and reach the quarterfinals
 "Argentina escape Egypt scare as Messi sparks late World Cup comeback")
Argentina vs Egypt HIGHLIGHTS World Cup, pre-QF: Argentina rally from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2
Argentina vs Egypt HIGHLIGHTS: The defending champions keep their title defence alive and will now face the winner of Colombia vs Switzerland in the last eight.
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare as Messi reaches 20 World Cup goals
Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal as Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to enter the Round of 16
 "Argentina survive Cape Verde scare as Messi reaches 20 World Cup goals")
Cape Verde defy football's rich list, set up Messi clash in World Cup's R32
Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach a men's World Cup knockout round, will face Argentina after finishing second in Group H despite a squad value far below football's giants
 "Cape Verde defy football's rich list, set up Messi clash in World Cup's R32")
Fifa WC: Argentina into knockouts; Austria-Algeria fight for second spot
Defending champions Argentina, after their 2-0 win vs Austria in Dallas, became the fourth team to qualify for the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 June 23 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming
France vs Iraq (2:30 AM), Norway vs Senegal (5:30 AM), Jordan vs Algeria (8:30 AM) and Portugal vs Uzbekistan (10:30 PM)
It's Messi vs Mbappe: Miroslav Klose's 16-goal World Cup record in danger
Lionel Messi's hattrick against Algeria takes him to 16 World Cup goals, equalling with Miroslav Klose's all-time record as Kylian Mbappe remains firmly in the race.
 "It's Messi vs Mbappe: Miroslav Klose's 16-goal World Cup record in danger")
Fifa WC: Messi scores first World Cup hat-trick, equals Klose's record
Messi's hat-trick against Algeria took the 38-year-old's World Cup tally to 16 goals, drawing level with Miroslav Klose's all-time record set across four tournaments between 2002 and 2014.
 "Fifa WC: Messi scores first World Cup hat-trick, equals Klose's record")
FIFA World Cup 2026 June 17 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming
Fifa World Cup 2026 June 17 fixtures (IST): France vs Senegal (12:30 AM), Iraq vs Norway (3:30 AM), Argentina vs Algeria (6:30 AM), Austria vs Jordan (9:30 AM), Portugal vs DR Congo (10:30 PM).
Argentina vs Algeria: Messi prepared for his for his 6th World Cup- Scaloni
"Not only the Argentine population, but everybody-the whole planet-wants to see Messi play," says Argentina coach Scaloni.
 "Argentina vs Algeria: Messi prepared for his for his 6th World Cup- Scaloni")
West Asia conflict forces cancellation of Messi vs Yamal Finalissima clash
The Finalissima had initially been scheduled for March 27 in Qatar. However, organisers were forced to reconsider the venue after tensions in West Asia
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Messi ruled out due to adductor injury
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor.
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Dybala left out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers, Martnez back
Coach Lionel Scaloni announced his squad on Tuesday, with the absence of Dybala and the inclusion of Valencia midfielder Enzo Barrenechea the two big surprises.
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Olympics 2024 controversy: How VAR denied Argentina victory vs Morocco?
In the final moments of added time, Argentina's Medina scored a controversial equaliser, causing Moroccan fans to react violently by throwing objects onto the field. Check what happened next here
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