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Josimar José Évora Dias ( Vozinha ) and Lionel Messi. TBS collage.

Can Argentina break Vozinha's wall?

On paper, this is a mismatch. In practice, Argentina face a team that have not lost once at this tournament, built around a goalkeeper who has made a habit of saying no

A young girl wearing an Argentine jersey displays a heart sign next to a mural depicting Argentine player Angel Di Maria, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The art of soccer: World Cup murals around the world

In Teknaf, hundreds of Brazil supporters brought the Marine Drive area alive with a motorcycle rally, carrying green and yellow flags, wearing jerseys and chanting “Brazil, Brazil” through the streets. Photo: Collected

Rural Bangladesh catches the World Cup bug as cities pipe down

Photo: Reuters

Messi's last dance? Not yet. The magic still lives at 39

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Argentina against Austria during a Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his brace secured a 2-0 victory and a place in the knockout stage. Photo: Reuters

Argentina won World Cups during hyperinflation. Can Messi end the myth?

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Most red cards in Fifa World Cup history

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Argentina against Austria during a Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his brace secured a 2-0 victory and a place in the knockout stage. Photo: Reuters

The man who swallowed time

Illustration: TBS

Toffee faces subscriber backlash after Argentina match streaming disruption

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring their first goal in their Group J match against Austria during the Fifa World Cup 2026 at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Messi sets new World Cup record, becomes highest scorer with 18 goals

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal to complete a hat-trick against Algeria on 17 June 2026. Photo: Jay Biggerstaff/Reuters

Messi's Argentina eye knockout spot as Austria pose stern test

Photo: Rajib Dhar

Beyond football: Who has stronger economic ties with Bangladesh – Brazil or Argentina?

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Highest-scoring teams in World Cup history