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Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss

It was not the homecoming Argentines had hoped for, four years after millions celebrated their team’s tournament victory in 2022
But fresh scenes of joyful chaos filled the street as they danced, sang and set off fireworks to thank the players

By AFP · 21 July 2026

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Tearful end does not take away from Messi’s greatness

By Ali Khaled · 20 July 2026

Islamabad holds public screening of FIFA World Cup final as fans celebrate Pakistan-made ball

By Waseem Abbasi - Kashaf Rehman · 19 July 2026

Why Argentina are the World Cup’s favorite villains

18 July 2026

Argentina’s Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race

By AFP · 17 July 2026

World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title

By AP · 17 July 2026

‘VARgentina’ reach semifinals under cloud of complaints

By Reuters · 14 July 2026

Messi takes on England for a place in the World Cup final

By AFP · 14 July 2026

Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina at World Cup?

By AFP · 10 July 2026

Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

By AFP · 07 July 2026

Messi returns ‘home’ to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami

By AFP · 01 July 2026

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day

By AP · 23 June 2026

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39 and counting: Messi is still making history as he celebrates birthday

By Mohammad Akkawi · 23 June 2026

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