Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (aet) LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Messi's Argentina beat Switzerland to reach semifinals.
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aljazeera.com
12.07.2026
How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine
Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.
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aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
FIFA World Cup: Refereeing chief denies bias claims in Argentina-Egypt game
Pierluigi Collina said that such allegations of bias could provoke threats against referees and their families.
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aljazeera.com
09.07.2026
What was the VAR controversy in the second half of Argentina vs Egypt?
A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.
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aljazeera.com
07.07.2026
Watch World Cup Day 23: Argentina and Egypt survive thrillers to advance
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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04.07.2026
Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina
Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
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aljazeera.com
27.06.2026
Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2–0 at World Cup 2026
Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.
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aljazeera.com
22.06.2026
The myth of white Argentina still shapes the nation
Milei is deepening a state tradition that has equated whiteness with civilisation since its inception.
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aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.
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10.06.2026
Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up
Argentina ease past Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, winning 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.
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aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Miami says Messi diagnosed with hamstring fatigue before Argentina camp
Messi’s return to physical activity will 'depend on his clinical and functional progress', according to Inter Miami.
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aljazeera.com
26.05.2026
Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities
Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities.
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aljazeera.com
13.05.2026
Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad
Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.
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aljazeera.com
12.05.2026
Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.
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aljazeera.com
07.05.2026
Prestianni could miss Argentina games as FIFA extends ban to World Cup
Gianluca Prestianni could miss Argentina's first two group games if he is selected in their World Cup squad.
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aljazeera.com
06.05.2026
Argentina’s Milei backs US-Israel war on Iran in Jerusalem visit
Argentina’s president reaffirmed alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran
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aljazeera.com
20.04.2026
Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers
The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions.
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bbc.com
09.04.2026
Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball in match against England goes for auction
The football that Diego Maradona punched into the net for his infamous "Hand of God" goal is under the hammer this weekend. The historic ball from that infamous quarter final World Cup match between A
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france24.com
22.08.2026
Diego Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told
Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City
Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026