The tournament, held at three countries for the first time, will be the largest in history
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The Argentine captain became the oldest man to score for the national team in the last friendly before the World Cup
Mexico’s most iconic ground, it was the venue for the exploits of Pelé and Maradona, and it’ll host a record third tournament opening game
Argentina’s last World Cup prep match is coming: Everything you need to know
The team coached by Lionel Scaloni won on their first tryout, but with new injuries and players returning, the next one could be crucial
Fans and collectors are lighting up chat rooms and social media while also turning an iconic park into a trading battlefield
Argentina’s captain and star goalkeeper have joined preparations in the United States, quietly stepping up their work after suffering injuries
With 10 days to the World Cup, these are the injured stars worrying Argentina
Lionel Messi and Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez are among the Albiceleste players who are racing to recover in time for the tournament. Here’s all you need to know.
40 years on from Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century’, revisiting Mexico 1986
On the anniversary of the infamous match against England, we explore the tournament that cemented Maradona’s place in football history and Argentina’s memory
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne goes viral after Argentine influencer backs ‘least-known’ World Cup player
The defender said he was stunned after his Instagram following jumped from 5,000 to 1.7 million in three days, thanking Argentines for the unexpected wave of support