Argentina Football Team

Tickets sell for $680 (Rs 55,000) to see Argentina vs Australia in China

Tickets ranging from 580 yuan ($82) to 4,800 yuan will go on sale in two batches, on 5 and 8 June, organisers said.

Lionel Messi 'madness' in Argentina as world champions play first match

A party atmosphere is expected in Buenos Aires for Argentina's competitive homecoming as world champions - against Panama

World Cup champions Argentina move up to second in FIFA rankings, Brazil stay top

France, who were vying to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win successive World Cups, have moved up a place to third.

Argentina lauds World Cup-winning footballers in divided, crisis-driven country

Years of economic crisis weighs heavily on the daily lives of people in a country where some 40 percent live in poverty as inflation and depreciating currency have decimated people's savings

FIFA World Cup: Local fans prepare to welcome back triumphant Argentina in Buenos Aires

"Crowned with glory," read a banner on a newspaper kiosk in Buenos Aires, while Clarin and La Prensa dailies both sent a huge "Thank you" to Lionel Messi and his team-mates for winning the country's third world title, and first in 36 years.

FIFA World Cup, Argentina’s road to title: Messi and Co’s superb turnaround after losing opener

Argentina defeated France 4-2 in the penalty shootout after the two sides finished level at 3-3 at the end of extra time, helping Lionel Messi end his long wait for a World Cup victory

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi revels in 'crazy' success as Argentina reach final

"I'm enjoying it with all these people (fans in Qatar) and all the Argentines that are in our country," Lionel Messi said.

FIFA World Cup: Lautaro Martinez struggles as high-flying Argentina thrive in Qatar

Lautaro Martinez was on the teamsheet for Argentina's first two FIFA World Cup group games in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi goal keeps Argentina alive in tournament with 2-0 win over Mexico

Lionel Messi's goal meant he tied fellow Argentine icon, the late Diego Maradona, on eight goals and 21 appearances at the World Cup for Argentina.

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi cautious over Argentina's title chances

Argentina will play a final friendly on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi against the UAE as Lionel Messi focusses on his team finding rhythm ahead of the group opener against Saudi Arabia on 22 November.