Argentina national football team
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Argentina national football team, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Mexico and Czech Republic are the World Cup champions’ most common group-stage opponents
A Sports 5 review found that Mexico and the Czech Republic are the most frequent group-stage opponents of eventual World Cup winners, with three meetings each. The piece traces th…
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…
Lionel Messi at 39: Ten facts about a record-breaking career
Lionel Messi’s 39th birthday prompted a rundown of 10 key facts about his life and career, from childhood health struggles to World Cup glory. The article says he is now the all-t…
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…
World Cup group stage enters chaotic final round, with Cape Verde still able to top Spain
The 2026 World Cup group stage will be decided in a simultaneous final round, with eight third-place teams also advancing. Spain, Uruguay, and especially Cape Verde remain in a dr…
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…
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 as Barca Pursuit of Alvarez Escalates
Atletico Madrid are angry over Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez and are considering a FIFA complaint. Alvarez said after Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria that he wants to lea…
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 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…
Scaloni weighs resting Messi or chasing World Cup scoring record
Argentina secured first place in its World Cup group after beating Austria 2-0 and seeing Algeria defeat Jordan 2-1. Lionel Scaloni must now decide whether to rest Lionel Messi ag…
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…
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…
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…
Mbappé Moves to Second on World Cup Scoring List After Another Brace
Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-0 win over Iraq at the 2026 World Cup, moving into second place on the tournament’s all-time scoring list with 16 goals. Lionel Messi lead…
Austria Celebrates After Messi Misses Rare World Cup Penalty
Austria’s press celebrated Lionel Messi’s early missed penalty against Argentina in Arlington, Texas, on Monday. The miss left the score 0-0, gave Austria a stroke of luck, and ex…
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…
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…
Why Mbappe’s goals lift France but complicate club success
Kylian Mbappe is closing in on World Cup scoring records after a two-goal debut for France against Senegal. The article argues his success with France contrasts with his less effe…
Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo Chase World Cup Records as 2026 Tournament Produces History
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, is already creating conditions for multiple records to fall. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Kane, Haaland and others are all wit…
Scaloni Weighs Lineup Changes for Argentina's Match Against Austria
Lionel Scaloni is considering several lineup changes for Argentina’s World Cup match against Austria on Monday. A win would send Argentina into the round of 32 after its 3-0 openi…
Algerian media blames anti-Argentina call on Jewish lobby conspiracy
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener. After a controversial non-red-card decision, Algerian pundit Mostafa Mazouzi claimed Me…
World Cup Marks Its 1,000th Match in Tunisia-Japan Meeting
Tunisia and Japan meet in Monterrey in the World Cup’s 1,000th match. The article retraces every 100th-game milestone in tournament history, from 1930 to 2018, and highlights the…
Messi’s World Cup Shirt Carries Golden Symbols of Argentina’s Success
Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup drew attention to Lionel Messi’s gold-adorned shirt. The design honors Argentina’s 2022 title, Messi’s five-World-Cup milest…
Messi’s hat trick came with astonishingly low running numbers
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup opener. Statistically, he did it with unusually little running, but still matched Mirosla…
Fernando Gago Hospitalized After Match, Undergoes Emergency Surgery in Chile
Fernando Gago suffered a heart attack after Universidad de Chile’s 2-0 win over O'Higgins and underwent emergency surgery in Chile. The club said he is in good condition, but he w…
Pierrot recalls hunger in Haiti and says the World Cup has given the country hope
Haitian striker Frantzdy Pierrot described his poverty-stricken childhood, Haiti’s suffering, and the hope the national team is bringing at the 2026 World Cup. He also said Haiti’…
Messi family says Jorge Messi is hospitalized and blasts media speculation
Lionel Messi’s family said his father, Jorge Messi, is hospitalized and under medical supervision. They criticized media and social media speculation and asked for privacy during…
Messi family explains tearful reaction after World Cup opener amid father’s health concerns
Argentina opened the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 win over Algeria, but Lionel Messi’s tearful reaction after scoring sparked speculation. On Thursday, his family said it was connect…
Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland give the opening week of the World Cup a historic feel
The article says the World Cup’s opening week has already produced historic performances from Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland. It argues the expanded format, new rules and VAR hav…
Argentine reports say Messi's tears after goal were tied to his father's health
Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in its 2026 World Cup opener, but attention focused on Lionel Messi crying after his first goal. Argentine reports linked the tears to health problems a…
Ronaldo Nazario Calls Messi the Greatest of All Time After World Cup Hat-Trick
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in the opening round of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo Nazario praised Messi as the greatest player in history and…
Arab World Angered Over Messi No-Call in Argentina’s 3-0 Win Over Algeria
Lionel Messi’s hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria was overshadowed by outrage over an unpunished foul on Issa Mandi. Arab commentators and the VAR analysis ac…
Messi, Mbappe and Haaland light up a high-scoring World Cup night
Mbappe scored twice for France, Haaland scored twice for Norway, and Messi hit a hat trick for Argentina in a goal-filled World Cup night. Austria later beat Jordan 3-1, and the a…
Lionel Messi Stuns With Hat-Trick as World Cup Buzz Explodes
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria on Wednesday morning. ESPN and other players hailed the 38-year-old as the greatest of all time after another s…
Messi Weeps After Historic Hat Trick, Equals World Cup Scoring Record
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over the United States at the 2026 World Cup opener, matching Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals. He cried after…
Argentina and Algeria Open Group J at Arrowhead in Kansas City
Argentina and Algeria opened Group J of the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, with Lionel Messi starting in his 200th Argentina appearance. The article reviewed both teams’ qualifyin…
The Israeli link behind Messi’s first World Cup goal
Lionel Messi will start his sixth World Cup when Argentina meets Algeria, becoming the first player to do so. The article revisits his first World Cup goal in Argentina’s 6-0 win…
Can Argentina Break the World Cup Repeat Curse?
Argentina head to the 2026 World Cup as FIFA's top-ranked team and defending champions, aiming to become the first repeat winners since Brazil in 1962. The article says their path…
Argentine column says Messi no longer needs a World Cup title in 2026
A TyC opinion piece says Lionel Messi does not need to win the 2026 World Cup to validate his legacy. The column says his 2022 triumph with Argentina in Qatar already closed the s…
France and Argentina Open World Cup Campaigns in High-Pressure Doubleheader
France and Argentina, the 2022 World Cup finalists, start their 2026 campaigns Tuesday under heavy pressure. France faces Senegal in the Group of Death, while Argentina meets Alge…
Spain Held by Cape Verde in Shock World Cup Opener
Spain were held 0-0 by Cape Verde in their 2026 World Cup opener in Atlanta. The result drew harsh criticism in Spain and could set up an early knockout clash with Argentina if Sp…
Argentina Seeks to Restore South American Pride Against Algeria
Argentina will face Algeria at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, with Lionel Messi expected to start and Nicolas Tagliafico out injured. The match comes after a winless start for South America…