Lionel Scaloni will mark his 100th match in charge of Argentina on Friday when the defending champions face Cape Verde in the World Cup round of 32, a major milestone in one of the most ​successful eras in the national team's history.

Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes, who plays for League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers, says it will be a "surreal feeling" to come up against Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina in the last-32 knockout stage of the World Cup.

Lionel Messi and the Argentina men's national team know its path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it's not going to be easy for the defending champions. Argentina won Group J by going undefeated with wins over Algeria,

Two Argentine YouTubers face felony charges after allegedly bypassing security at a World Cup match using bogus credentials at Hard Rock Stadium.

Before we look ahead to World Cup knockout round, here's a look at players who have stood out so far. The usual suspects and some surprises.