Argentina will aim to become the first team to back to back World Cup championships Since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

The South American nation has progressed through the group stage in each of the last five tournaments, dating back to the 2002 tournament.

The libertarian government of Argentina’s President Javier Milei has announced that it will issue a dollar bond for the first time in nearly eight years as the cash-strapped country seeks a return to international markets.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared it an “outrage” that Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was forced to wear gloves while holding the World Cup trophy at Friday’s draw. Scaloni, who led La Albiceleste to glory in Qatar three years ago,

Income-based poverty in Argentina fell to 36.3% of the population in the third quarter of this year, down from 45.6% in the same period in 2024.

We are just awaiting for him to decide," Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said about Lionel Messi and the World Cup.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Lionel Messi and Argentina’s Route to the 2026 World Cup Final. Lionel Messi’s path to glory has become clearer after Friday’s 2026 World Cup group stage draw.

Arlington’s AT&T Stadium will host a tournament-high nine matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The full schedule was revealed Saturday morning.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni after a bizarre mix-up at the 2026 World Cup draw forced the reigning world champion coach to wear gloves before touching the trophy.

Homebuyers may experience a reprieve in 2026 as price normalization and an increase in home sales over the next year will take some pressure off the market—but don’t expect homebuying to be affordable in the short run for Gen Z and young families.