Argentina
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to fire Argentina to the World Cup courtesy of a crucial 3-1 win over Ecuador.
| Current Group B Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Jamaica | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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Ernesto Valverde: 'Lionel Messi starting to look tired'
Ernesto Valverde admits that Lionel Messi "is tired after games" following a busy start to the season, but believes that he is still capable of hitting his top levels.Oct 15, 14:04
Javier Mascherano to quit Argentina duty next year
Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano targets World Cup success next summer with Argentina before retiring from international football.Oct 12, 16:41
Paulo Dybala: 'I'm lucky to see Lionel Messi up close'
Argentine forward Paulo Dybala describes himself as "lucky" to be able to see Lionel Messi up close.Oct 11, 17:31
World Cup 2018: Who has qualified for Russia?
Sports Mole rounds up who has qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia so far, and how they got there.Oct 11, 12:25
Argentina star Lionel Messi: 'Everything went perfectly for us'
Argentina hat-trick hero Lionel Messi says that "everything went perfectly" in a dramatic win over Ecuador, which resulted in qualification for the 2018 World Cup.Oct 11, 11:46
Result: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick to drag Argentina into World Cup finals
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to fire Argentina to the World Cup courtesy of a crucial 3-1 win over Ecuador.Oct 11, 02:24
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Argentina deserve to reach World Cup'
Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli believes that his nation "deserves" to be at the World Cup ahead of their pivotal final qualifier in Ecuador on Tuesday night.Oct 10, 20:36
Sergio Aguero back in light training at Manchester City
Sergio Aguero is back in light training with Manchester City less than two weeks after breaking a rib in a car crash in Amsterdam.Oct 10, 20:14
Jorge Sampaoli "still confident" of qualifying for World Cup
Jorge Sampaoli remains defiant following Argentina's goalless draw with Peru, claiming that he is "still confident" of booking a place in next year's World Cup.Oct 6, 20:58
Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay plan joint bid for 2030 World Cup
The presidents of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay announce their intention to make a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.Oct 4, 21:49
Sergio Aguero 'to miss six weeks with rib injury'
Argentina's team doctor Donato Villani believes that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will be sidelined for at least six weeks with his broken rib.Oct 3, 17:01
Report: Sergio Aguero sidelined for two to four weeks with rib injury
Sergio Aguero will reportedly be back from injury within two to four weeks after suffering a broken rib in a car crash in Amsterdam.Sep 29, 20:58
Barcelona clear Luis Suarez to play for Uruguay after injury return
Uruguay are handed a major boost ahead of their meeting with Argentina as Barcelona have given Luis Suarez the green light to feature after recovering from injury.Aug 31, 21:16
Hackers 'Fancy Bears' name footballers given TUEs for 2010 World Cup
Carlos Tevez, Dirk Kuyt and Gabriel Heinze are reportedly named by hackers 'Fancy Bears' as players who were allowed to use banned drugs during the 2010 World Cup.Aug 22, 12:21
Report: Erik Lamela to miss start of next season
A report claims that Erik Lamela could potentially be out of action until the winter, taking his time on the sidelines with a hip injury to a full calendar year.Jun 20, 16:08
Diego Maradona hits back at "idiot" Dani Alves
Argentina legend Diego Maradona brands Juventus full-back Dani Alves an "idiot" after he criticised the infamous 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup.Jun 20, 14:59
Result: Gabriel Mercado nets as Argentina beat Brazil in Melbourne
Sevilla defender Gabriel Mercado scores the only goal as Argentina record a 1-0 win over Brazil in Friday's showpiece international friendly in Melbourne.Jun 9, 13:07
Team News: Lionel Messi starts for Argentina against Brazil
Lionel Messi is named in Argentina's starting lineup for their friendly international with Brazil in Melbourne.Jun 9, 10:11
Live Commentary: Brazil 0-1 Argentina - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the international friendly between Brazil and Argentina in Melbourne, which ended in a 1-0 win for Argentina.Jun 9, 10:05
Jorge Sampaoli confirmed as Argentina boss
Argentina confirm Jorge Sampaoli as their new head coach, with the 57-year-old leaving Sevilla to take control of the international team.Jun 1, 19:26