- Jul 28
Sidny Lopes Cabral's extra-time curler for Cape Verde against Argentina voted FIFA World Cup 2026 best goal
FIFA announced on Monday that Cape Verde international Sidny Lopes Cabral has won the fan vote for the best goal of the 2026 World Cup, for a 103rd-minute strike that briefly levelled the last-16 tie with Argentina at 2-2.
- 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 21
Messi speaks after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain: 'The pain is immense'
Lionel Messi broke his silence a day after Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, posting that the wound will take time to heal.
- 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.
