Argentina football Archives

December 6, 2025 10:55 AM

Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa, US get dream draw

The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium - iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals - followed by South Korea against a playoff winner after the complex draw was made on Friday. M...

October 28, 2025 10:13 AM

Lionel Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina’s 2022 title. The Arg...

October 7, 2025 5:02 PM

Kerala ramps up preparations ahead of Argentina football team’s visit

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to finalise preparations for the upcoming football match featuring the Lionel Messi-led Argentina national team, scheduled in November at the Jawaharlal Nehru Inter...

September 5, 2025 10:26 AM

Messi shines in his final home World Cup qualifier, Paraguay and Colombia clinch spots

Lionel Messi signed off in style by scoring twice in his final World Cup qualifieron home soil as Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 on Thursday, while Paraguay and Colombia also secured berths at the 2026 tournament in North America. The eight-time Ballo...

May 6, 2024 2:33 AM

Argentina’s FIFA World Cup-winning coach Menotti dies aged 85

Cesar Luis Menotti, who led a dashing Argentina team to victory in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, has died aged 85, the country's football federation announced on Sunday. Menotti played for Rosario Central, Boca Juniors and Santos. He began his coaching c...