- Messi demands Argentina improvement Argentina captain Lionel Messi believes they need to improve if they are to stand a chance of winning next year's World Cup in Russia. Dec 7
- Messi lobbies for Higuain Argentina return Lionel Messi has given his backing to out-of-favour Argentina teammate Gonzalo Higuain and said the Juventus forward should be recalled to the national side in time for next year's World Cup finals.. Dec 6
- Mascherano to retire from Argentina side Javier Mascherano has announced he will retire from international football after next year's World Cup. Oct 12
- World Cup needs Messi: Argentina coach Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has asked his players to step up and help Lionel Messi win the World Cup after their 3-1 comeback victory over Ecuador to qualify for the 2018 showpiece.. Oct 11
- Argentina head to Ecuador under pressure Argentina flew to Ecuador on Sunday for their most important World Cup qualifier in years, shut off from the press but knowing a win will keep them in the running for a place at next year's soccer World Cup.. Oct 8
- Higuain dropped for decisive WC qualifiers Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain has been dropped by Argentina for two crucial South American World Cup qualifiers. Aug 11
- Dumped Bauza keeps faith in Argentina bid Sacked Argentina head coach Edgardo Bauza believes they will still qualify for the World Cup. Apr 11
- Argentina soccer boss Edgardo Bauza sacked Argentina have sacked coach Edgardo Bauza after a string of poor results in South American qualifying left them struggling to reach the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia.. Apr 10
- Aguero and Rojo return for Argentina Sergio Aguero has been reinstated to the Argentina attack and Marcos Rojo will stand in for the suspended Ramiro Funes Mori in their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Chile at El Monumental on Thursday (Friday AEDT).. Mar 22
- Argentina players continue media ban Argentina's players, who have been arriving in Buenos Aires for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia, are sticking to a decision dating back to November not to talk to the media.. Mar 20
- Argentina spirits remain high despite loss Argentine coach Edgardo Bauza was unbowed after a 3-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Brazil and a fourth game without a win, but promised his misfiring team still have qualification for the 2018 finals in Russia in their own hands.. Nov 10
- Big guns missing for Argentina An injury to talisman Lionel Messi and suspensions of his defenders have created some serious thinking about Argentina's lineup for coach Edgardo Bauza ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at home to Paraguay in Cordoba.. Oct 10
- Messi injured, could miss WC18 qualifier Lionel Messi's triumphant Argentina comeback has been tempered by a hint he might not be fit to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Venezuela. Sep 2
- Messi in doubt for World Cup qualifiers Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has returned home to Argentina but remains doubtful for World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela with his club confirming the 29-year-old is struggling with a sore left hamstring.. Aug 30
- Messi set to appear for 2018 qualifiers Lionel Messi, who has made a brilliant start to the year for Barcelona, will play his first 2018 World Cup qualifiers this month after being named in a 29-man Argentina squad on Tuesday.. Mar 8
- Argentina, Brazil in thrilling 1-1 draw South American football giants Argentina and Brazil have had a 1-1 draw in Buenos Aires, in a World Cup qualifier that was postponed for 24 hours over heavy rain.. Nov 14
- Sabella close to decision on tenure Alejandro Sabella has not yet decided if he will remain as coach of World Cup runners-up Argentina, local media reported on Wednesday. Jul 23
- Thousands welcome Argentina home Thousands of people have greeted a crestfallen Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentina team after the squad flew home to Buenos Aires following their World Cup final defeat to Germany.. Jul 14
- Messi wins Golden Ball, Rodriguez claims Golden Boot Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Lionel Messi fell short in his bid to capture the World Cup, but he still managed to leave Brazil with another accolade as the Argentina star won the Golden Ball, given to the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.. Jul 13
- Sabella rues missed Argentina chances Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella was left ruing his side's failure to take their chances after the 1-0 World Cup final defeat by Germany. Jul 13
