Reigning World Cup champion Argentina arrived in Kansas City on Sunday to begin p reparing for its title defense, which starts with a match against Algeria on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium,

Before Lionel Messi, Argentina’s World Cup dreams were carried by Mario Kempes. In 1978, Kempes led La Albiceleste to their first-ever World Cup title, scoring twice in the final on home soil.

Former New York Cosmos star Andranik Eskandarian speaks to FIFA about Argentina 1978 and shutting down George Best in the NASL.

Ahead of the World Cup 2026, a chronological record of all winners since the first global tournament took place in 1930.

From Brazil to Argentina, several soccer giants have chased immortality on the FIFA World Cup stage. But repeating as champions is one of the sport’s toughest challenges—few nations have come close to achieving it.

Uruguay won the inaugural World Cup tournament in 1930. Find out more stats and the full list of winners now.

Lionel Messi is heading into what definitely feels like the final World Cup chapter of a career that already peaked with Argentina’s 2022 triumph. The 38-year-old was not always certain to be involved,

The biggest star in the world's biggest sport has arrived in Kansas City. Soccer legend Lionel Messi landed at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday. Messi's arrival came