Argentina hopes Messi will play at 2026 World Cup even as team wins without him
Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup.18 HOURS AGO
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Argentina's Racing wins its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1
Gaston Martirena and Adrian Martinez scored first-half goals as Argentina’s Racing won its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil’s Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final on Sat...NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi's Argentina could reach the verge of World Cup spot by beating visitor Peru
Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying on TuesdayNOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vinícius back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying
Argentina and Brazil will have two of their leading stars available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds of games this yearNOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dybala left out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers while Martínez is back from suspension
Roma striker Paulo Dybala has been left out of the Argentina squad for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is back after a suspensionNOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Depay's Corinthians knocked out by Argentina's Racing in Copa Sudamericana semifinal
Argentina’s Racing beat Brazil’s Corinthians 2-1 and advanced to its first Copa Sudamericana finalNOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazil's Atletico Mineiro beats Argentina's River Plate 3-0 in Copa Libertadores semifinal
Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro beat Argentina’s River Plate 3-0 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal to edge closer to playing the decider of the tournament for the sec...OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi back with Argentina for World Cup qualifiers vs. Venezuela, Bolivia
Lionel Messi will return to Argentina’s national team for the South American World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Bolivia.OCTOBER 2, 2024
FIFA suspends Argentina goalkeeper for 2 matches in World Cup qualifying
Argentina’s soccer association (AFA) said on Friday that FIFA suspended goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for two matches of South American World Cup qualifying in OctoberSEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Argentina goalkeeper Martínez under fire for hitting TV cameraman after loss to Colombia
A TV cameraman says Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez “slapped me” after Colombia’s 2-1 win in a World Cup qualifying matchSEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying
Two South American soccer powerhouses have lost in World Cup qualifying in the absence of their biggest stars, with Lionel Messi missing Argentina’s 2-1 loss to Colombia and Neymar...SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injured Messi out of Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia
Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifiers because of injuryAUGUST 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
West Ham signs Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez on a free transfer
West Ham has signed Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez on a free transferAUGUST 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Argentina tops FIFA men's rankings as government hits back at critics of team's racist France song
Argentina is confirmed as the world’s No. 1 team in the FIFA men’s rankingsJULY 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi out of Argentina friendlies in the US due to muscle injury
Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s two friendlies in the United States this month due to a right leg muscle injury.MARCH 18, 2024
Lionel Messi signing Argentina jersey for a fan in traffic goes viral
A video of Lionel Messi signing an Argentina jersey for a fan in the middle of traffic is going viral on social media.JANUARY 26, 2024
