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Messi scores, assists twice in Argentina farewell

Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina on Tuesday night, scoring a penalty and setting up two goals as the national team beat Benin 3-0 in a friendly at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old captain finishes…

Messi to play final Argentina match Tuesday vs. Benin

Lionel Messi will play his last game for Argentina on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in a friendly against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match ends an international career of more than 20 years that included a World…

Argentina launches $350,000 citizenship-by-investment plan

Argentina will let foreigners apply for citizenship in exchange for money. Applicants can make a non-refundable contribution of US$350,000 to the national Treasury or buy a US$800,000 government bond created for the program. Cabinet Chief Diego Santilli and Economy Minister…

Messi to play final Argentina match Oct. 6 in Buenos Aires

Lionel Messi will pull on the Argentina shirt for the final time on Oct. 6 in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated international careers in soccer history. The farewell…

Argentina seeks to renegotiate US trade deal, citing Supreme Court tariff ruling

Argentina's government has told the Trump administration it cannot secure the congressional votes needed to ratify the bilateral trade agreement the two countries signed in February, according to Bloomberg. The disclosure throws into doubt one of the most prominent diplomatic…

Messi added to Argentina squad for farewell match Oct. 6

Lionel Messi will suit up for Argentina one final time. The Argentine Football Association announced Tuesday that the 39-year-old Inter Miami star has been included in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man squad for a series of home friendlies, with Messi set to…

Argentina files criminal charges against Israeli oil firm over Falklands drilling

Argentina announced on Monday that it will file criminal charges against several subsidiaries of Israeli energy company Navitas Petroleum and their executives for operating without Argentine authorization in the Falkland Islands, marking a sharp escalation in Buenos Aires' campaign to…

Tech giants eye Argentina’s Patagonia for data centers amid U.S. backlash

As community opposition to data centers intensifies across the United States, tech companies are increasingly turning to Argentina's windswept Patagonia as a promising alternative for large-scale AI infrastructure, according to a Reuters report published on Sunday.

Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after 20 years

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national team on Monday, bringing the curtain down on a 20-year international career that included 125 goals and 207 appearances — both records for the Albiceleste.

Asian refiners turn to Argentine crude as Iran war chokes supply

Asian crude oil importers have turned to Argentina — a supplier that had no oil exports to the region until 2024 — as the ongoing Iran war continues to choke off Middle Eastern supply through the Strait of Hormuz, reshaping…

FIFA charges Argentina trio with assault over World Cup final brawl

FIFA on Wednesday opened disciplinary proceedings against three Argentina players, an assistant coach, and the Argentine Football Association over a series of incidents during the 2026 World Cup, including a violent post-match brawl after the final and the display of…

Scaloni calls Argentina players ‘warriors’ after World Cup final loss to Spain

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni issued an emotional public statement on Sunday defending his players as "warriors" following their 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, pushing back against criticism of the team's conduct and apologizing to…

Messi makes first public appearance since World Cup final loss

Lionel Messi intended the 2026 World Cup final to be his farewell to international football, according to teammate Leandro Paredes, as the 39-year-old retreated to his hometown of Rosario following Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain on July 19.

Messi to delay Argentina retirement for farewell match, reports say

Lionel Messi's storied international career hangs in the balance following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 20, with teammate Leandro Paredes suggesting the Inter Miami star may have already…

Spain coach blasts Argentina brawl after World Cup final

Tens of thousands of Argentina supporters have signed an online petition demanding FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup final after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, while Spain coach Luis de la Fuente…

Martinez hits back at critics after Argentina’s World Cup final loss

Lisandro Martinez broke his silence this week following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, posting a lengthy message on social media that both defended his teammates and took aim at critics who reveled…

Argentina fans petition FIFA to replay World Cup final

Tens of thousands of Argentina supporters have signed an online petition demanding FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup Final after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The campaign, created by Gisela…

Argentina returns home without Messi after World Cup final loss

Lionel Messi was notably absent when Argentina's squad landed in Buenos Aires on Monday, choosing not to join his teammates for the homecoming following the team's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Argentine…

FIFA opens probe into Argentina over World Cup final brawl

FIFA is set to investigate the conduct of Argentina's national team following chaotic scenes that erupted after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, adding to an already-open probe…

Messi posts emotional message after World Cup final loss

Lionel Messi posted an emotional message to Argentina fans on Monday, one day after Spain ended his country's bid to become the first back-to-back men's World Cup champions since Brazil in 1962. "The pain is immense, and it will take…

Milei mocked for ‘victory’ post after Argentina’s World Cup final loss

Argentine President Javier Milei became the target of widespread ridicule on social media after posting a celebratory message on X declaring a "WORLD CELEBRATION" and a national holiday following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World…

Clashes erupt in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain

Violent clashes broke out near Buenos Aires' iconic Obelisk monument on Sunday night after Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as thousands of heartbroken fans turned on police in scenes reminiscent of the unrest…

Spain’s World Cup win sparks Palestinian celebrations across Gaza and West Bank

Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday triggered celebrations far beyond the pitch, as Palestinians across Gaza and the occupied West Bank took to the streets and social media erupted with posts framing…

Scaloni hints at Argentina exit after World Cup final loss

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni indicated he will likely step down from his role after his contract expires in December, speaking through tears following his team's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday…

Spain wins 2026 World Cup with extra-time goal over Argentina

Spain claimed their second FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Substitute Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute, sending the Spanish bench into delirium…

World Cup final heads to extra time after Spain, Argentina play to 0-0

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ended regulation time at 0-0 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, sending the showpiece match to extra time in front of more than 80,000 spectators.

Spain, Argentina scoreless at halftime of World Cup final

Spain and Argentina headed into the second half of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final scoreless on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as the first 48-team tournament reached its climax before a global television audience.

Argentina and Spain kick off World Cup final in New Jersey

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final kicked off Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as defending champions Argentina took on Spain before a crowd of more than 80,000 in what many are calling the most anticipated…

Scaloni shakes up Argentina lineup for World Cup final

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni reshuffled his starting lineup for Sunday's 2026 World Cup final against Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, introducing Rodrigo De Paul, Nico González, and Gonzalo Montiel as the defending champions seek to…

Spain and Argentina kick off 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between defending champions Argentina and Spain kicked off Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, capping a 39-day tournament that has shattered attendance records and spanned three countries. Kickoff was scheduled for…