Argentina's coach overseeing their 2026 World Cup defense with Lionel Messi as talisman.
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The Standard
… La Albiceleste will face Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta, but there were concerns for Lionel Scaloni on his 100th match in charge despite what appears a favourable draw. …
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16Citizen Digital
… We will give everything and then at the end of the game we will see." - 'Not here by accident' -Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who will mark his 100th game in charge of the South American giants in Friday's encounter, insists his team will not be taking their opponents lightly, …
David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World CupCitizen Digital
… Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni looks set to bring Messi back into his line-up after starting him on the bench in their last group match against Jordan. …
Cape Verde plot World Cup upset against Argentina to continue fairytale runThe Standard
… Mousa Al-Tamari pulled one back 10 minutes after half-time for Jordan, whose first World Cup was already over.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni made nine changes, retaining only goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and forward Lautaro Martinez from the Austria win. …
Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a highCitizen Digital
… Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it was "hard to explain" the genius of the veteran forward after their opening match in Kansas City. …
Golden Boot battle steals the show at World CupCitizen Digital
Messi's inexplicable feats no longer a surprise, says coach Scaloni By Reuters June 17, 2026 05:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's goalkeeper #23 Emiliano Martinez, forward #10 Lionel Messi and …
Messi's inexplicable feats no longer a surprise, says coach ScaloniCitizen Digital
… Lionel Scaloni's Argentina are seeking to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil managed the feat in 1962. …
Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina rompThe Standard
… Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the 38-year-old nucleus of his team "looks good" despite suffering a hamstring injury playing for club side Inter Miami in late May. …
France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World CupCitizen Digital
… tadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina players celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup REUTERS/Lee Smith Audio By Vocalize Argentina are contenders to successfully defend their World Cup crown but their chances will be undermined if coach Lionel Scaloni …
Loyalty could be fatal to Argentina's World Cup title defence, says BertoniCitizen Digital
… It will be a record sixth World Cup for Messi, and the decision to delay his retirement will have been a relief for coach Lionel Scaloni. …
Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time to reach the last 16, with the underdogs forcing the defending champions to work harder than expected in Miami heat.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time to reach the last 16, with the underdogs forcing the defending champions to work harder than expected in Miami heat.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, in their World Cup debut, advanced to the knockout stage after draws with Spain and Uruguay and will face reigning champion Argentina in the round of 32 on Friday. Assistant coach Humberto Bettencourt said the team has confidence in their ability to defy the odds.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth tournament goal as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, finishing Group J with maximum points ahead of their last-32 match against Cape Verde on July 3 in Miami.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The race for the World Cup Golden Boot has become a major talking point at the 2026 tournament, with Lionel Messi breaking the overall career record of 18 goals across six World Cups. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are chasing with four goals each, while the single-tournament record of 13 goals set by Just Fontaine in 1958 appears vulnerable.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored all three goals in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria, equaling the all-time men's World Cup scoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also earned his 200th cap and became the first man to compete in six World Cups and the oldest to score a hat-trick in tournament history.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Bradley Barcola also scoring. Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals move him level with Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Argentine footballer Daniel Bertoni warns that coach Lionel Scaloni should not rely too heavily on the players who won the 2022 World Cup, as loyalty to that squad could undermine Argentina's chances of successfully defending their title in the 2026 tournament.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup, continues as Argentina's talisman as they attempt to retain the trophy in North America after his 2022 Qatar triumph.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →