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'A machine': Scaloni not surprised by Messi's form at 39

The Inter Miami forward, who turned 39 ​last month, arrived in the tournament with questions over his fitness after recently recovering from ​a muscle strain.

Here Videla is seen presenting the World Cup trophy to national football team captain Daniel Passarella after Argentina beat the Netherlands in the final on 25 June 1978. Photo: BBC

The 1978 World Cup: How a military dictatorship turned a trophy into an alibi

Infantino and Tapia. Photo: Collected

FBI investigates Argentine Football Association over alleged money laundering

Argentina's Lionel Messi is thrown in the air in celebration by teammates after the match as Argentina qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US on 7 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Argentina's greatest weapon? A team that never stops believing

The crossed-arms “X” is not an ordinary protest sign. Fifa introduced the “No Racism” gesture in 2024, allowing players, referees and team officials to signal directly when they believe racist abuse has occurred. Photo: Collected

Messi exchange under scanner after Egypt coach's anti-racism gesture in Argentina's controversial win

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Argentina v Egypt. Photo: Reuters

Egypt lodge complaint to Fifa over refereeing in World Cup defeat to Argentina

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Argentina v Egypt. Photo: Reuters

'Penalty ruled out, goal disallowed': Egypt coach blasts referee after Argentina defeat

Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim scores their first goal during their Round of 16 match against Argentina on 7 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

From collapse to comeback: Argentina edge Egypt in five-goal World Cup thriller

Egypt and Mohamed Salah will try to stop Lionel Messi and Argentina. Photo:Collected

Can Egypt shock Messi's Argentina to reach first-ever World Cup quarter-finals?

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni during a press conference. Photo:Reuters.

Brazil's World Cup exit a warning before Egypt clash, says Scaloni

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026 England fans celebrate after the match.

What's in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums

Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Argentina v Cabo Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Argentina's Cristian Romero scores their third goal REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Argentina's hard-fought win over Cabo Verde raises questions

Diney Borges. Photo: Collected

Diney Borges' own goal against Argentina entered the World Cup history books