Argentina
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Argentina, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
World Cup 2026 knockout picture starts to take shape
As the third and final group-stage round of World Cup 2026 unfolds, the knockout-stage bracket is becoming clearer. The article lists the projected round-of-32 matchups and notes…
Venezuela earthquake toll rises to at least 164 as rescue efforts expand
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela overnight Thursday, leaving at least 164 dead and 971 injured, with officials warning the toll will rise. President Delcy Rodriguez dec…
Report: Messi is eyeing the 2028 Olympics as his international farewell
Lionel Messi reportedly plans to end his international career at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, not the 2030 World Cup. The 39-year-old Argentina captain is still focused on winni…
Canada Draws South Africa in Opening Knockout Match as World Cup Brackets Take Shape
Canada will meet South Africa in the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday in Los Angeles. Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win the group and send the ho…
Why World Cup Stars Are Still Going Strong at 39 and 41
Lionel Messi scored late against Austria at age 39, and the article says he is part of a broader 2026 World Cup trend: aging legends and young stars are thriving. Teams now use sp…
Argentine Man Arrested in Maryland After Overstaying U.S. Visa for a Decade
Alejandro Saul Rico, an Argentine citizen, was arrested in Maryland after overstaying a U.S. tourist visa by 10 years. DHS said he entered in 2006 to visit Disney World and later…
Which teams have been the most common World Cup group-stage opponents of eventual champions?
A Sports 5 review found that 32 different national teams have faced eventual World Cup champions in the group stage. Mexico and Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic, lead the li…
Argentina May Rest Most Starters Against Jordan, With Messi’s Role Unclear
Argentina is expected to heavily rotate its lineup for the final group-stage match against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup. Dibu Martinez is likely to keep his place, while Lionel Me…
World Cup stars, underdogs, and old grudges define the tournament so far
The article surveys the biggest World Cup stories so far, led by Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, plus surprise runs by Curaçao and Cape Verde. It also previews decisive group-stage mat…
A New Latin American Wave Is Reshaping Israel’s Political Outlook
International reports say Israel is facing pressure in Lebanon, while a pro-Israel shift is emerging in parts of Latin America. At the same time, a New York Democratic primary sho…
98-Year-Old Messi Fan Goes Viral With Wedding Dress Proposal
Pauline Kana, a 98-year-old Ohio grandmother, went viral after proposing to Lionel Messi with a wedding dress and sign at a World Cup match. Messi smiled and waved, while the vide…
Latin America’s Rightward Shift Is Pulling the Region Closer to Washington and Jerusalem
Right-wing victories in Colombia and Peru are part of a broader political swing across Latin America toward the right. The shift is driven by economic frustration and security fea…
World Cup Round of 16 Picture Begins to Take Shape After Two Matchdays
After two matchdays of the 2026 World Cup, several group winners and eliminations are already locked in. The current Round of 32 picture includes a potential France-Sweden and Ger…
British Cat Billy Becomes a Viral World Cup Predictor
A one-year-old British Shorthair named Billy has correctly predicted all 19 non-draw World Cup matches. His Irish owners say the cat chooses winners by pawing flags, has gone vira…
Former Hapoel Beersheba Defender Meets Messi in Kansas City
Or Blorian, recently transferred from Hapoel Beersheba to Sporting Kansas City, met Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul in Kansas City during Argentina’s World Cup training. The arti…
Cristiano Ronaldo Climbs the World Cup Scoring Chart After Brace Against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup. The brace lifted him to 10 career World Cup goals and 10th place on the tournament’s all-time…
Argentina’s Milei Has Stabilized Prices and the Peso, but Growth Still Lags
A Bank of America report says Javier Milei’s austerity has sharply reduced inflation, stabilized the peso and boosted exports in Argentina. But growth, lending and investment rema…
Messi Effect Sends World Cup Ticket Prices Surging
Ticket prices for Argentina matches at the current World Cup are rising sharply because of Lionel Messi’s record-breaking form and Argentina’s strong results. SeatPick says the ch…
Texas-based Israeli fan celebrates another Messi masterclass
Dudu Shirazi, an Israeli living in Dallas, celebrated Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria and praised Lionel Messi’s decisive impact. He traced his lifelong devotion to Argentine foo…
Messi’s record sparks a deeper Argentine football devotion in Israel
After Lionel Messi set the all-time World Cup scoring record, Israeli fans discussed Argentina’s huge following on "HaOlam HaBoker." They described the support as a “religion,” ro…
Viral Old World Cup Quote Resurfaces as Messi Keeps Defying Age
A viral old 2018 quote dismissing Lionel Messi’s World Cup future resurfaced after he scored twice for Argentina against Austria. The story highlights how Messi, now a World Cup w…
Atletico Furious Over Alvarez, Says Only His Release Clause Can Free Him
Atletico Madrid are furious after Julian Alvarez publicly asked to leave and Barcelona were linked to a move. The club says only his 500 million euro release clause can free him a…
How to Tell Real Wagyu From Marketing in Israel
Daniel Blilati says many meats sold in Israel as “wagyu” are not authentic Japanese wagyu. He explains what real wagyu is, why imports are rare, and which cuts can deliver a simil…
World Cup group-stage quirk could tempt Algeria and Austria to prefer third place
The 2026 World Cup’s new qualification system could create an odd incentive in Group 10, where Algeria and Austria meet in the last round. Depending on other results, one or both…
Messi Jokes About the Media Frenzy After Argentina’s Win Over Austria
After Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, Lionel Messi became the center of a media frenzy, with journalists and photographers crowding him postgame. A TyC Sports reporter, Joaquín…
Right-Wing Wave in South America Tightens Pressure on Iran
A conservative shift across South America is squeezing Iran and Hezbollah out of the region. The article says changes in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and especially Venezue…
World Cup Highlights: Argentina, France, Algeria and Norway Win
Sport5 published a World Cup 2026 highlight roundup on June 23, 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France defeated Iraq 3-0, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1, and Norway defeated Senegal. T…
Messi and Mbappe Lead World Cup Highlights as Argentina and France Win
Sport 5 published a roundup of World Cup 2026 highlights on June 23, 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France beat Iraq 3-0, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1, and Norway defeated Senegal.
Messi Honors Maradona Anniversary With Record-Breaking World Cup Night
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Dallas as Lionel Messi scored twice on the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s iconic 1986 day. Messi missed an early penalty but then broke Mir…
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Mbappe Keeps Pace
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria, broke the all-time World Cup scoring record, and helped Argentina advance with six points. Kylian Mbappe then scored twice for France ag…
Messi Faces a Rest-or-Record Decision Against Jordan
Argentina have secured first place in their World Cup group and will face Jordan in a meaningless final group match. Lionel Scaloni must decide whether to rest Lionel Messi or let…
Shakira's Stands Moment at the World Cup Steals the Spotlight
Shakira attended Argentina’s World Cup match against Austria with her son Milan, and their affectionate stands-side moments went viral. Afterward, she praised Lionel Messi in a po…
Antonela Messi celebrates as Lionel Messi sets new World Cup scoring record
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas. Antonela Messi watched from the stands with their three son…
Colombia’s New President Pledges a Hard Line on Security and a Reset With Israel
Abelardo de la Espriella is set to become Colombia’s next president after narrowly defeating Iván Cepeda in a runoff. He campaigned on hardline security, a pro-business agenda, an…
Israeli broadcaster stunned after Messi shakes his hand in Dallas
Israeli broadcaster Dor Hoffman was overwhelmed after Lionel Messi shook his hand in Dallas following Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria. Hoffman said the moment, after Messi was na…
Ibrahimovic praises Messi after record-breaking World Cup display
Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Lionel Messi after the Argentina star scored twice against Austria at the World Cup. He said Messi’s record, longevity and consistency place him alone i…
Research Pinpoints Why the Inca “Maiden” Was Sacrificed on Llullaillaco
Scientists have narrowed the date of the Inca sacrifice of the Llullaillaco Maiden and two other children to around 1499. The new study suggests the Capacocha ritual was likely dr…
Messi Keeps Dominating at 39, While Ronaldo Struggles to Keep Up
Lionel Messi, about to turn 39, is leading the 2026 World Cup with five goals in two games and remains central to Argentina’s run. Olivier Giroud, Michael Caulfield, and Wayne Roo…
Mbappe Scores Twice as France Overcomes Lightning Delay in World Cup Win
France beat Iraq 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup group stage after a two-hour lightning delay. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach 16 World Cup goals, while Lionel Messi set the all-tim…
Messi’s Goal Sparks Wild Celebrations in Buenos Aires
Lionel Messi scored after missing an early penalty to give Argentina a 1-0 lead over Austria in the 2026 World Cup. The goal triggered massive celebrations among fans watching in…
Austria Celebrates as Messi Misses Rare World Cup Penalty
Austria’s media celebrated after Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty in Argentina’s match against Austria in Arlington, Texas. The miss came early in the game, kept the score…
Argentina opens World Cup 2026 group stage against Austria
Argentina met Austria at 8:00 p.m. in Group J of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi, two days before turning 39, began another tournament as Argentina sought its fourth title. Austr…
Official: Demichelis Named Leipzig Head Coach
RB Leipzig appointed Martín Demichelis as its new head coach on Monday. The Argentine left Mallorca less than a month after renewing his contract there, and said the Spanish club…
Omer Dahan Says He Is the Player Arrested in Match-Fixing Probe
Omer Dahan said he is the footballer arrested in a suspected gambling and match-fixing case. He denied any involvement, said he is cooperating with the legal process, and is curre…
Messi Still Chasing World Cup Records in 2026
Lionel Messi set and matched several World Cup records at the 2026 tournament, including becoming the all-time leading scorer and the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick…
Female referee says women calm football matches and earn more respect
Attorney and football referee Mital Gabai appeared on the Israeli show "Fathi and Shai" alongside two other women who love football. She said women improve refereeing, reduce conf…
Liam Payne’s $32.2 Million Estate Expected to Go to His 9-Year-Old Son
Liam Payne died in October 2024 in Buenos Aires without a valid will, leaving an estimated $32.2 million net estate. Under inheritance law in England and Wales, his 9-year-old son…
How Lionel Messi’s Wife Supposedly Keeps Her Youthful Look
A Hebrew beauty article examines how Antonela Roccuzzo Messi, Lionel Messi’s 38-year-old wife and mother of three, keeps a youthful appearance. Dermatologist Dr. Sivan Mercer says…