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Argentina World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player and odds

Lionel Messi shrugs off late injury scare to lead defending champions at his sixth World Cup finals

Evening Standard

The champions have arrived: Messi’s Argentina begin FIFA World Cup defence in America

World Cup champions Argentina have landed in Kansas City for their title defense preparations. The team arrived Sunday for their opening match against Algeria on June 16. Lionel Messi leads the squad, which includes 17 players from their previous triumph. Argentina is the first of four national teams to make…

The Economic Times

J.D. Vance's Billionaire Backer Peter Thiel Moves Family to Argentina While 2028 White House Bid Wobbles

Peter Thiel's relocation to Argentina and J.D. Vance's reconsideration of a 2028 presidential campaign raise questions about the future of their political alliance amid shifting Republican dynamics.

International Business Times UK

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The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup: Groups, fixtures and European kick-off times

Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.

Euronews

Lionel Messi Chasing 64 Years of History After World Cup Call-Up

Messi’s Argentina is out to achieve what only two nations have ever accomplished in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

Supercomputer Predicts Argentina’s World Cup Chances After Roster Revealed

Lionel Messi is heading to his sixth World Cup tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad for sixth World Cup after shaking off injury scare

Messi will captain Lionel Scaloni’s side as they bid to defend their World Cup crown

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Did PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel Move Family to Argentina Amid 2026 Billionaire Tax Vote? The Facts Behind the Viral Claim

Peter Thiel's relocation to Argentina sparks speculation amid California's proposed wealth tax. Despite rumours, Thiel retains US ties, with his move seen as strategic rather than permanent.

International Business Times UK

Messi set for sixth FIFA appearance as Argentina names World Cup squad

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed the 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Captain Lionel Messi will lead the team in his sixth World Cup appearance. The defending champions will play warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland. Argentina is in Group J and begins its campaign against Algeria.…

The Economic Times

Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?

Lionel Messi, at 39, is set to play in his sixth World Cup as he leads Argentina, the reigning champions, in North America. Messi continues to be a key player for his country, recently winning the Copa America and topping South American World Cup qualifiers. He is also nearing 200…

The Economic Times

The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina

ANALYSIS: With a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US, writes Josh Marcus. So why head off for other shores?

The Independent UK

Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup

BUENOS AIRES - Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced on Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.

Bangkok Post

New Zealand ‘hero’ gains one million Instagram followers in two days ahead of World Cup

Defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely social media superstar thanks to an influencer from Argentina

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi to lead Argentina at sixth World Cup

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the World Cup again after the 38-year-old superstar was confirmed in the defending champions' 26-man squad on Thursday.

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Argentina 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Messi Makes History

Argentina is looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in over half a century.

Euronews

World Cup 2026 kit ranking: Which teams are the fashionable winners and unstylish losers?

Here is Euronews Culture's verdict on the best and worst football kits at this year’s World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Argentina’s ‘European’ self-image under renewed scrutiny after racist incidents in Brazil

Case involving seven-year-old boy is latest flashpoint in debate over race relations in Latin America

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Injury: Argentina Boss Reveals Next Steps As World Cup Roster Looms

The global soccer community holds its collective breath ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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The Independent UK

Under President Milei's austerity, disabled Argentines risk losing essential services

President Javier Milei of Argentina has cut funding for therapy programs for people with disabilities, affecting an estimated 5 million people

MarketBeat

BBVA Banco Frances Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

BBVA Banco Frances (NYSE:BBAR) reported higher first-quarter 2026 profit as management pointed to resilient revenue, lower funding costs and tight expense control, while cautioning that Argentina’s private credit recovery remains gradual. On the company’s earnings call, Investor Relations Manager B

The Conversation

Territorial integrity and self-determination still dominate the Falklands discussion – but oil may change that

The people of the Falkland Islands are deep in “commemoration season”, preparing for Liberation Day on June 14. This date has been celebrated on the South Atlantic archipelago as its national day since 1982, when Britain defeated Argentina in a 74-day conflict that claimed more than 900 lives, and reclaimed…

The Guardian - UK

‘Argentina needs to end its fantasy of being a European country’: Lucrecia Martel on the story of a killing

The film-maker talks about her homeland’s ‘racism, paternalism and infantilisation’ towards Indigenous people and her award-winning documentary about a community leader’s murder

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi diagnosed with left hamstring fatigue, return plan uncertain

Football icon Lionel Messi faces a hamstring injury scare. Medical tests reveal muscle fatigue in his left leg. This comes just weeks before the World Cup. Messi's return timeline remains unclear. Argentina prepares to defend its World Cup title. The team's squad announcement is expected soon. Pre-World Cup friendlies are…

The Independent UK

Shipment of 700 marine animals from Kenya intercepted in Argentina

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The Independent UK

Argentina seized over 700 trafficked exotic marine animals shipped from Kenya

Sadly, many of the animals arrived dead after enduring 120 hours in transit from Kenya, while survivors exhibited severe signs of stress and shock, according to conservationists

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