- Jul 22
Iraola insists Mac Allister and Alisson will stay at Liverpool as he targets defensive signings
Manager Andoni Iraola used a Chicago press conference to dismiss exit talk for the Argentine midfielder and Brazilian goalkeeper, while admitting Liverpool are 'very thin' at the back.
- Jul 21
Argentina's World Cup runners-up return home without Messi to a grateful welcome in Buenos Aires
The Argentine national team landed at Ezeiza airport on Monday evening without captain Lionel Messi, who flew directly to Miami, as thousands of supporters braved cold and rain to thank the squad for reaching the 2026 World Cup final.
- Jul 12
Mac Allister and extra-time strikes send Argentina past Switzerland 3-1, setting up semi-final with England
Alexis Mac Allister scored early but Switzerland forced extra time before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck to seal a 3-1 quarterfinal win at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina now meets England for a place in the 2026 World Cup final.
- Jul 12
Alvarez's extra-time stunner sends Argentina past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup quarter-final
Argentina needed extra time to overcome a determined Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Julian Alvarez's long-range goal in the 112th minute broke a 1-1 deadlock after the Swiss had played with ten men from the 72nd minute.
- Jul 4
Argentina survive Cape Verde thriller with 3-2 extra-time win, Messi breaks records
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal and Cristian Romero headed a 111th-minute winner as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami to reach the last 16, where they will face Egypt.
