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Football Spirit: Samba vs modern dynasty - South American giants battle for the throne

South American football is experiencing a pivotal moment, and the third episode of the Football Spirit series offers a fascinating look at its two greatest rivals, Brazil and Argentina. While the Canaries are desperately searching for their lost football soul, Argentina are trying to defend what seems indefensible and confirm their status as a modern dynasty. The video reveals tactical changes, internal crises, and immense emotions that accompany both South American giants as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

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World Cup Group J Preview: Holders Argentina headline but Austria & Algeria pose danger

The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with the hosts, Mexico, facing South Africa. In the coming days, Flashscore will present an in-depth preview of each group, starting with this piece analysing Group J.

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Messi-less Argentina kick off World Cup preparations with win over Honduras

Holders Argentina got preparations for their defence of the FIFA World Cup (WC) off to a perfect start with a 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras at Kyle Field despite Lionel Messi not being risked due to muscle fatigue.

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Argentina lose defender Leonardo Balerdi for World Cup due to calf injury

Argentina ⁠defender Leonardo Balerdi will ‌miss the World ‌Cup ‌after suffering ‌a calf injury ‌in his right ‌leg, the ⁠team announced ‌on Saturday.

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Messi doing 'much better' in recovery as Argentina prepare for friendlies

Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday.

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Lionel Messi named in line-up for MLS All-Star game next month

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi of Argentina was among the first 11 players named on Friday to the MLS squad for next month's MLS All-Star Game at Charlotte, North Carolina.

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One of the World Cup favourites will have no players in the Champions League final

A candidate to defend their World Cup crown in Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, Argentina will have no representatives in the final of the UEFA Champions League in Budapest this weekend, except for Gabriel Heinze, who will be sitting on the Arsenal bench.

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Nicolas Otamendi and Lionel Messi headline Argentina's squad for World Cup

Argentina, the current World Cup holders, released late Thursday night the final list of 26 players called up by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup.

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Argentina boss Scaloni encouraged by Messi injury news ahead of World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi's fitness "is not that bad" and hopes further examinations will confirm that diagnosis with the World Cup just a fortnight away.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ezequiel Garay on Real Madrid, Mourinho's return & Argentina's World Cup defence

Former Real Madrid and Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay has spoken exclusively to Flashscore, looking back on his football career, Los Blancos, and his expectations for the Argentina national team at the World Cup.

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De Zerbi wants Spurs to play with 'blood, character, spirit' in final survival battle

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi brushed aside injured captain Cristian Romero's decision to depart ⁠for Argentina ahead of Sunday's relegation decider against Everton, instead demanding his team play with "blood, character and spirit".

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Cristian Romero set to miss crucial Spurs clash in favour of joining national team

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has made the remarkable decision to skip their final game of the season in favour of a return to Argentina.

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EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Costa dreams of Brazil and Argentina final at World Cup

From his surprising experience in Serie D with Chievo Verona to Ancelotti's Brazil and Neymar, passing through Juventus and Guardiola, whom he calls "the greatest coach in history", Douglas Costa opens up to Flashscore in this exclusive interview.

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EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Costa dreams of Brazil and Argentina final at World Cup

from his surprising experience in Serie D with Chievo Verona to Ancelotti's Brazil and Neymar, passing through Juventus and Guardiola, whom he calls "the greatest coach in history", Douglas Costa opens up to Flashscore in this exclusive interview.

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From holders Argentina to favourites Spain: The top nations heading into the World Cup

The world's top nations are getting ready to take centre stage at the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

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Football icons Messi and Ronaldo preparing for sixth and final World Cup

Lionel Messi's career seemed complete after he led Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup, but the motivation to keep playing is still there for him and his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the duo prepare to make history at this year's tournament in North America.

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Nicolas Otamendi and Moises Caicedo cleared by FIFA to play opening World Cup games

FIFA has amended its World Cup disciplinary rules to ensure that minor suspensions picked ⁠up in qualifiers are no longer carried over into the 2026 finals, clearing Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi and Ecuador ‌midfielder Moises Caicedo for their sides’ opening matches.

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee ‌extends Gianluca Prestianni ban to have worldwide effect

Argentina winger Gianluca Prestianni faces the prospect of ⁠missing his country's opening World Cup matches after FIFA extended his six-game ‌suspension for homophobic conduct on Wednesday to have ‌worldwide effect.

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New trial to start in Argentina over death of football legend Diego Maradona

A new trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona begins Tuesday a year after a scandal involving a judge caused the first trial to collapse.

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Ronaldo, Messi, Vinicius Junior and Mbappe join forces for World Cup LEGO promotion

With just a few months left before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, four of the biggest names in football, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentina's Lionel Messi, and Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, have joined forces for a LEGO promotion.

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Argentina secure 5-0 defeat of Zambia at home in international friendly

Argentina have now won eight of their last 10 games against African opposition, following a 5-0 friendly success over Zambia in Buenos Aires that was nonetheless tinged with some sadness at the potential swansong of a world-class icon.

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Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off game against Zambia

Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.

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Enzo on target as Argentina battle to unconvincing friendly win over Mauritania

Argentina still have not been beaten in Buenos Aires since losing to Uruguay in November 2023, following their 2-1 win over Mauritania at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando.

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Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico says back-to-back World Cup titles would be a 'dream'

Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico says becoming the first team to successfully defend the World Cup title in 64 years would be a "dream" for the three-time world champions.