BUENOS AIRES, July 9 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's words echoed through Buenos Aires Cathedral on Thursday as Archbishop Jorge Garcia Cuerva quoted Argentina's captain during a Mass marking the country's Independence Day with the national team preparing for a World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland.

While Argentine supporters have paid tribute to the legendary soccer player in a number of ways, Argentine law prohibits turning Messi's surname into a first name.

Antonela Roccuzzo and her three sons have been supporting Lionel Messi and the Argentina national soccer team during the World Cup, with the influencer praising her husband online

Ahead of Spain’s highly anticipated showdown against Belgium, star midfielder Gavi spoke with reporters during a training session, revealing a 2026 World Cup dream facing Lionel Messi and Argentina.

By Gabriel Araujo KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 9 (Reuters) - Argentina and Switzerland meet again in the World Cup knockout stage on Saturday carrying memories of a tense match 12 years ago in Brazil,

Lionel Messi continued his incredible 2026 FIFA World Cup, coming from behind to beat Egypt and passing Diego Maradona in history.

Messi delivered a fantastic goal for Argentina. See the stunning World Cup strike vs Egypt.

ATLANTA (AP) — Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The crest has a vertical shield with laurel branches symbolizing victory and glory at the bottom and three stars at the top representing the team’s three World Cup titles.