- 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 16
Argentina beats England 2-1 with late goals, faces Spain in final amid Falklands banner row
A late double from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez overturned Anthony Gordon's opener, sending the holders into Sunday's final against Spain. Post-match, players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner, echoing the 1982 war and risking FIFA disciplinary action.
- 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 8
Argentina stuns Egypt with three-goal comeback, teammate confirms this is Messi's last World Cup
Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final 13 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16, and Lautaro Martinez revealed afterwards that the tournament is Lionel Messi's last.
- Jun 28
Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup match as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, set up Cape Verde clash
Lionel Messi's late free-kick sealed a 3-1 victory over Jordan, extending his record to 19 World Cup goals and seven consecutive scoring appearances. Argentina completed Group J with a perfect nine points.
- Jun 28
Messi free-kick seals Argentina’s perfect group stage as Algeria and Austria advance in thriller
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free-kick as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, completing a flawless group stage. Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in a dramatic match that sent both teams to the last 32.
