Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals
Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived…
Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt
Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal,…
Cape Verde’s historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's…
Onto the knockout round: 4 takeaways from the FIFA World Cup so far
The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to…
There’s a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two…
Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record
Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making…