Ecuador secured a place in the round of 32 after a shock win over Germany, while Paraguay’s goalless draw with Australia leaves its fate hanging on other results

From missed penalties to unbreakable records, the first time the World Cup arrived in the US proved an iconic tournament

Brazil secured first place in Group E with a 3-0 win over Scotland, while hosts Mexico advanced with a perfect record and bid farewell to veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa

The Cafeteros became the third Latin American team to book their spot, but their next opponents are still up in the air

As with Carlos Gardel’s birthplace, the answer depends on who you ask — and what exactly you’re counting.

The Argentine national team captain is celebrating his 39th birthday. If you haven’t picked up anything for him yet, we have some ideas for you

With 10 representatives across the singles’ draws, Albiceleste hopes arrive at a high to London

Fans across the country sing ‘Happy Birthday’ in unison to the Argentina captain, while Google celebrates his World Cup goalscoring record

The Argentina men’s national football team captain admitted he’s thrilled to have ‘a quieter week’ after securing qualification to the World Cup 2026 knockout stages

Argentine captain Lionel Messi scored twice and became the all-time leading goalscorer in the World Cup’s history