Argentina’s national football team faced Algeria’s national football team in their opening Group J match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the start of the reigning champions’ title defense. The match was scheduled at Kansas City Stadium in ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

Follow live updates and analysis from the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Argentina faces Algeria in its opener with Lionel Messi leading, plus France vs. Senegal and more coverage.

BUENOS AIRES, June 3 (Reuters) - Emiliano Migueles starts his days early, delivering water. But his true grind begins when he clocks out and hits the scrappy soccer pitches that dot the suburbs of Buenos Aires, pouring his energy into amateur football to ...

Hundreds of fans lined up outside of 'No Other Pub' on Monday for a meet-and-greet with Argentine soccer legend Sergio Goycochea and Sporting KC's Dejan Joveljić.

Bangladesh is football-mad, with loyalties often split between Brazil and Argentina, even as its economic fragility shapes everyday policy conversations.

Led by star Lionel Messi, a full guide to the 2026 Argentina World Cup squad, with club teams for all 26 players on the national team roster.

Kick-off: 17:00 BST | Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Arlington), USA | Stage: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group J, Matchday 2 | TV: ITV / BBCHighbet