Tag: Argentina
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Norway calls for Infantino to resign as Mexico, Argentina back FIFA president
By Sunday Ameh Norway’s football federation has called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, saying it no longer has confidence in his leadership amid growing criticism of the world football governing body. The Norwegian federation president, Lise Klaveness, made the call after a meeting on Thursday, declaring that Infantino’s time as FIFA president “should…
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Leaked: Infantino’s Personal Message to Argentina After World Cup Final Defeat
By Opeyemi Adelakun A congratulatory letter reportedly sent by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the Argentine Football Association following Argentina’s defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has surfaced online. Argentina finished runners-up after suffering a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive…
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Spain Defeat Argentina To Win Second FIFA World Cup Title
By Paul Joseph Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a dominant final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. The European champions controlled much of the contest from start to finish but were repeatedly frustrated by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, whose…
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Argentina Stun England to Book Back-to-Back World Cup Final Berth
By Opeyemi Adelakun Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday night, securing a second successive FIFA World Cup final appearance after overturning a one-goal deficit in the closing stages of their semi-final clash at the Atlanta Stadium. The defending champions looked destined for elimination after Anthony Gordon fired England ahead…
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Egypt Coach Alleges Bias, Says Argentina Were Favoured After World Cup Exit
By Opeyemi Adelakun Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has accused match officials of denying his side a place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, claiming Argentina benefited from controversial decisions in their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory. A visibly frustrated Hassan, speaking after Tuesday’s Round of 16 defeat, alleged that key officiating calls, including VAR interventions,…
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Messi Inspires Argentina Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
By Opeyemi Adelakun Argentina captain Lionel Messi once again delivered on the biggest stage, scoring a crucial equaliser before his side completed a dramatic comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The defending champions appeared to be heading for a shock exit at Mercedes-Benz…
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Argentina Beat Algeria 3-0 as Messi Hits Hat-Trick
By Paul Joseph Lionel Messi moved within one goal of becoming the outright highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring a brilliant hat-trick to lead Argentina national football team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria national football team in their opening Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory…
