The top ten positions remain unchanged, with Argentina leading the pack, followed by France, Spain, England, Brazil, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Colombia, and Italy.

It was another clinical victory for the reigning world champions.

The reigning world champions will also be without Angel Di Maria after the veteran winger's international retirement.

Scaloni's charges are set to clash against Chile on 6 September before taking on Colombia on 10 September.

The bitterness between the two nations increased earlier this month after a video posted by Argentina's Enzo Fernandez following their Copa America title that featured a song sung by some members of the squad about France's players of African descent.

From the depths of despair to the heights of glory, Argentina's redemption story is a testament to perseverance and the indomitable spirit of camaraderie.

The final promises to be a fitting culmination to a tournament filled with drama, skill, and the enduring passion of South American football.

Playing against aging stars like Messi and Angel Di Maria, Valencia thinks Colombia have an advantage.

Can Los Cafetoeros etch their name in football folklore once again?

The Argentina captain also revealed the light-hearted conversation he had with Martinez before the match.

It’s a huge relief for the Inter Milan marksman, who had experienced a miserable 18 months.

Scaloni said the surface made it difficult for his team to play their normal game and take the tactical approach he prefers.

Scaloni, 46, caused a stir when he said he was considering stepping down after Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in November.

Argentine captain and Rosario-born Lionel Messi was also threatened in a letter last year after unidentified gunmen attacked a supermarket owned by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo's family.

The 26-year-old Maffeo, born to an Argentine mother, is joined by Olympiakos left-back Francisco Ortega as newcomers for the World Cup champions' home game against Uruguay on Thursday and their trip to Brazil five days later.

Brazil vs Argentina is a hot debate in Bangladesh for sure, but another debate outweighs every other — Messi or Ronaldo? Whether you are just a seasonal football fan enjoying the matches after your four-year hiatus or a regular fan that burns the midnight oil to follow the domestic leagues, Messi vs Ronaldo debate is one that is prevalent in both.

With flags flying everywhere and people putting on football shirts, it’s a magical time. But nobody makes the most of this time like Argentina or Brazil fans. It is said often that Bengalis are a passionate lot and it certainly shows when the World Cup begins.

One person died Thursday when violent unrest near a Buenos Aires soccer match between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima spilled into the stadium and onto the pitch, authorities said.

Manchester United have reached a deal with Eredivisie champions Ajax Amsterdam to sign Argentine central defender Lisandro Martinez for 45 million pounds ($53 million), the BBC reported on Saturday.

Former Argentine football star Carlos Tevez began his coaching career on Friday with a 1-0 defeat at home to Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.