France counterattack, Argentina set pieces: How World Cup semifinalists score goals
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Julián Álvarez extra-time screamer fires Argentina into semifinals
Argentina forward Julián Álvarez said scoring his first 2026 World Cup goal produced a wave or relief after his pivotal extra-time strike sent La Albiceleste…
Magic from Álvarez sees Argentina through to the World Cup semis
Lizzy Becherano and Bill Connelly Close Bill Connelly ESPN Staff Writer Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis.…
Argentina survive Switzerland to book semifinal with England
Jul 11, 2026, 11:58 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Julián Álvarez sent defending champions Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning strike…
Where would Argentina be if not for Messi? On a flight home from this World Cup
ATLANTA — Where would Argentina be without Lionel Messi? On a flight back to Buenos Aires probably, with the FIFA World Cup trophy heading in…
Lionel Messi says Argentina have ‘many’ bad things to correct
Lionel Messi said Argentina have “many” things to improve after a nail-biting 3-2 win over Cape Verde in extra time Friday night at Hard Rock…
Messi, Argentina nearly suffered historic World Cup upset from Cape Verde — but they fight on
Rob Dawson and Lizzy Becherano Multiple Authors Jul 3, 2026, 09:11 PM ET MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Argentina survived an almighty scare to book their…
Lionel Messi scores again to seal perfect group stage for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute of Argentina’s World Cup group stage finale against Jordan, celebrating his return…
World Cup Daily LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s new golden boots, Argentina rest Messi as final groups decided
Jun 27, 2026, 01:17 PM ET Here we are. It’s the final day of World Cup group stage games and Cristiano Ronaldo will be in…
Argentina 3-0 Iceland (Jun 9, 2026) Game Analysis
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni gave the huge partisan crowd at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, what it wanted: Lionel Messi. The Argentine legend, who is…