With Lionel Messi widely expected to retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup, Argentina’s performances throughout this tournament offer meaningful clues about what the national team’s future might look like once its greatest player departs. A Squad Already…
Lionel Messi’s international career has spanned more than two decades, and his relationship with England as an opponent offers a revealing window into how much both he and the broader England-Argentina rivalry have evolved. A Missed Beginning Messi’s connection to…
Lionel Messi already holds a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, and his performances at the 2026 World Cup have unexpectedly reopened the conversation about a possible ninth, one that would be unprecedented for a player at 38 years old. A…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal between England and Argentina carries nearly two centuries of shared football history, renewing a rivalry that has produced some of the sport’s most iconic and controversial moments. A Rivalry Rooted in History Football’s connection…
As Lionel Messi’s international career nears its end, this World Cup has offered early evidence of which Argentina players are ready to shoulder greater responsibility once their captain steps away. Julián Álvarez Álvarez delivered the decisive moment of Argentina’s quarterfinal…
While the FIFA World Cup 2026 has delivered historic sporting moments, several off-field issues have generated real controversy, even as the tournament’s success on the pitch has dominated headlines. Ticket Pricing and Investigations Reports that final tickets reached more than…
England has not won the World Cup since its home triumph in 1966, and this tournament has offered the clearest sign yet that manager Thomas Tuchel’s side may be capable of ending that wait. A Historic Win Over Mexico England’s…
With the tournament now in the quarterfinals, enough evidence has emerged to form a clearer picture of how the FIFA World Cup 2026 could conclude on July 19. Path to the Final France has already secured its semifinal place with…
Much of the conversation around Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign has focused on Lionel Messi’s age, but the team’s actual vulnerabilities exposed throughout the knockout rounds point to a different, more structural issue. A Pattern of Slow Starts Argentina has…
Since taking charge in 2018, Lionel Scaloni has transformed Argentina from a talented but often disjointed collection of stars into one of international football’s most consistently successful teams, culminating in the 2026 World Cup semifinal against England. A Squad Built…
