https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:48:53 +0200 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:48:53 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/argentina-sues-israeli-oil-firm-as-ben-gvir-urges-netanyahu-to-back-its-falklands-claim https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/argentina-sues-israeli-oil-firm-as-ben-gvir-urges-netanyahu-to-back-its-falklands-claim Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:41:47 +0200 Argentina is to file criminal charges against several companies linked to Israeli oil firm Navitas for operating without authorisation in the Falklands, as Milei steps up his offensive against the Sea Lion project with new sanctions and measures to bolster territorial defence. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/milei-touts-winds-of-change-as-he-reasserts-argentinas-claim-to-the-falklands https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/milei-touts-winds-of-change-as-he-reasserts-argentinas-claim-to-the-falklands Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:38:51 +0200 US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on US support for the UK in a potential conflict over the territory, pointing to Britain's lack of backing in the Iran war. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/02/strictly-successful-greeces-naima-gerassopoulou-claims-world-tango-champion-title https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/02/strictly-successful-greeces-naima-gerassopoulou-claims-world-tango-champion-title Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:03:06 +0200 Top Tango triumph was shared by Greece's Naima Gerassopoulou and her Argentine dance partner Lucas Gauto who burst into tears on claiming the prestigious world title in his homeland. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/argentina-great-lionel-messi-announces-retirement-from-international-football https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/argentina-great-lionel-messi-announces-retirement-from-international-football Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:38:10 +0200 The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player to consider his future. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/31/buenos-aires-welcomes-800-couples-for-tango-ba-world-championship https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/31/buenos-aires-welcomes-800-couples-for-tango-ba-world-championship Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:24:32 +0200 Tango BA brings 800 couples from 47 countries to Buenos Aires, with world championship finals taking place at the Teatro Gran Rex. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/fifa-hands-argentinas-paredes-a-10-match-ban-over-world-cup-final-brawl https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/fifa-hands-argentinas-paredes-a-10-match-ban-over-world-cup-final-brawl Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:44:23 +0200 FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/i-really-doubt-ill-carry-on-messis-stark-words-in-farewell-to-his-father https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/i-really-doubt-ill-carry-on-messis-stark-words-in-farewell-to-his-father Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:38:23 +0200 The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/09/messi-says-farewell-to-his-father-in-hometown-rosario https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/09/messi-says-farewell-to-his-father-in-hometown-rosario Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:58:58 +0200 Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/brazil-argentina-diplomatic-relations-downgrade-to-charge-daffaires https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/brazil-argentina-diplomatic-relations-downgrade-to-charge-daffaires Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:14:09 +0200 Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d'Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/milei-authorises-expulsion-of-foreigners-over-anti-argentina-hate-speech https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/milei-authorises-expulsion-of-foreigners-over-anti-argentina-hate-speech Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:26:25 +0200 The government said the changes were a response to what it described as "recent displays of hostility towards the Argentine Republic and Argentinians," although it did not cite specific examples. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/seven-dead-after-helicopter-crashes-during-firefighting-mission-in-argentina https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/seven-dead-after-helicopter-crashes-during-firefighting-mission-in-argentina Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:48:36 +0200 Seven people, including four senior officials from San Juan, were killed when a Bell 412 helicopter crashed during wildfire training en route to La Rioja. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/fifa-opens-disciplinary-cases-against-argentina-for-world-cup-final-scuffle-and-malvinas-b https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/fifa-opens-disciplinary-cases-against-argentina-for-world-cup-final-scuffle-and-malvinas-b Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:19:48 +0200 Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/conspiracy-theories-abound-after-spain-argentina-world-cup-final https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/conspiracy-theories-abound-after-spain-argentina-world-cup-final Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:42:54 +0200 A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/26/weekend-newsletter-the-world-cup-conspiracy-argentina-cant-let-go https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/26/weekend-newsletter-the-world-cup-conspiracy-argentina-cant-let-go Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:47:28 +0200 Every weekend, Euronews Editor-in-Chief Maria Tadeo unpacks the stories shaping the zeitgeist in her newsletter, 'Off the Record'. This week: the viral conspiracy theories claiming Argentina was cheated out of the World Cup - and what they reveal about the post-truth debate. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/24/boycotts-and-apologies-argentina-row-over-rosalia-and-patti-smith-after-world-cup https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/24/boycotts-and-apologies-argentina-row-over-rosalia-and-patti-smith-after-world-cup Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:08:55 +0200 Messages of support for Spain from Rosalía and Patti Smith sparked a backlash in Argentina after the World Cup final, with online criticism, boycott calls and a cancelled tribute concert. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-coach-slams-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-as-unacceptable https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-coach-slams-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-as-unacceptable Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:05:46 +0200 Argentina's antics following the final whistle in the World Cup final have prompted FIFA to launch a disciplinary investigation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/more-than-80700-sign-petition-demanding-world-cup-final-replay https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/more-than-80700-sign-petition-demanding-world-cup-final-replay Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:46:27 +0200 The petition alleges that Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic delivered a "controversial and corrupt" performance and calls on FIFA to review several of his decisions during the match. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/ferran-torres-sparks-controversy-with-make-spain-great-again-cap-at-world-cup-parade https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/ferran-torres-sparks-controversy-with-make-spain-great-again-cap-at-world-cup-parade Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:16 +0200 The striker walked around Madrid wearing a red cap with Donald Trump’s slogan, tweaked for Spain, hours after scoring La Roja’s World Cup winner. Cucurella has faced criticism from Argentina over a song. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/no-self-criticism-over-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-expert-says https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/no-self-criticism-over-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-expert-says Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:05:27 +0200 Journalist Michael Reid says Argentinians "assume" opponents will resort to "dirty tricks" and have a "hidden agenda", which helps explain their behaviour on the pitch. Reid also believes FIFA will not impose "any severe sanctions" over the incidents during the World Cup final or the Malvinas banner https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/messis-strange-pre-final-video-puzzles-world-cup-fans https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/messis-strange-pre-final-video-puzzles-world-cup-fans Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:13:10 +0200 Messi’s team talk before the 2026 World Cup final sparked theories online. Journalist Eduardo Feinmann relayed claims that Messi’s call to 'forget everything' was linked to rumours circulating before the match, although this has not been confirmed. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/fifa-opens-investigation-into-argentina-over-post-world-cup-final-incidents https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/fifa-opens-investigation-into-argentina-over-post-world-cup-final-incidents Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:29:39 +0200 Football's governing body has appointed a prosecutor to assess the clashes between Argentine and Spanish players at the full-time whistle at the Metlife Stadium as well as the banner held by players after the semi-final with England. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/21/kick-them-out-argentina-face-punishment-penalty-as-fan-fury-erupts-online https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/21/kick-them-out-argentina-face-punishment-penalty-as-fan-fury-erupts-online Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:27:09 +0200 FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation into the “disgusting” scenes at the end of the World Cup final. The team has gone viral for all the wrong reasons at this year’s tournament. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/after-the-whistle-ai-videos-false-quotes-and-the-world-cups-biggest-viral-fakes https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/after-the-whistle-ai-videos-false-quotes-and-the-world-cups-biggest-viral-fakes Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:46:55 +0200 From fake clips of Norway's Erling Haaland to fabricated images used to allege that Argentina rigged the tournament, misinformation spread alongside some of the 2026 World Cup’s biggest matches. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/20/chaos-erupts-in-buenos-aires-after-argentinas-world-cup-final-defeat https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/20/chaos-erupts-in-buenos-aires-after-argentinas-world-cup-final-defeat Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:59:45 +0200 Riot police use water cannon in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as protests break out in the capital. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/spain-win-world-cup-for-second-time-after-thrilling-final-against-argentina https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/spain-win-world-cup-for-second-time-after-thrilling-final-against-argentina Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:02:54 +0200 A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/19/shakira-leads-first-world-cup-half-time-show-that-briefly-steals-the-spotlight https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/19/shakira-leads-first-world-cup-half-time-show-that-briefly-steals-the-spotlight Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:31:17 +0200 The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football's biggest match into a global entertainment event. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/rodri-reveals-the-secret-behind-spains-run-to-the-world-cup-final https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/rodri-reveals-the-secret-behind-spains-run-to-the-world-cup-final Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:28:21 +0200 Spain's captain says La Roja owe their success to the bond between coach De la Fuente and the squad, and warns Argentina are 'the team to beat', 'much more than Messi'. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/new-world-cup-champions-51-million-prize https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/new-world-cup-champions-51-million-prize Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:09 +0200 The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/spain-and-argentina-meet-in-new-york-to-dance-the-2026-world-cup-final-in-spanish https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/spain-and-argentina-meet-in-new-york-to-dance-the-2026-world-cup-final-in-spanish Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:03:25 +0200 "Por la mañana café, por la tarde, gol." Argentina look to defend their crown, add a fourth star and make Spain dance to Messi’s tango, while La Roja dream of another South Africa and making Scaloni’s men dance Rodri’s sevillanas. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/spain-strongest-team-eu-sport-commissioner-backs-la-roja https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/spain-strongest-team-eu-sport-commissioner-backs-la-roja Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:11:50 +0200 Glenn Micallef, EU sport commissioner, says the expanded World Cup format "worked" ahead of Sunday's final. Micallef says the tournament reflects the improvement of football worldwide, but insists the "best talent and best football is still being played in Europe", making him "proud". https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/when-messi-met-yamal-the-master-and-apprentice-story-behind-the-world-cup-final https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/when-messi-met-yamal-the-master-and-apprentice-story-behind-the-world-cup-final Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:34:07 +0200 In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/16/argentina-erupts-after-late-win-over-england-to-reach-world-cup-final https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/16/argentina-erupts-after-late-win-over-england-to-reach-world-cup-final Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:29:05 +0200 Tens of thousands celebrate in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England sends them to the World Cup final against Spain. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/argentina-risk-fifa-fine-for-las-malvinas-banner https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/argentina-risk-fifa-fine-for-las-malvinas-banner Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:17:42 +0200 During post-match celebrations Wednesday in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans, reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” — “The Malvinas are Argentine.” https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/16/buenos-aires-erupts-as-argentina-reach-world-cup-final https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/16/buenos-aires-erupts-as-argentina-reach-world-cup-final Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:26:10 +0200 Fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires in celebration after Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/12/argentina-fans-erupt-as-messis-men-reach-world-cup-semifinal https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/12/argentina-fans-erupt-as-messis-men-reach-world-cup-semifinal Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:02:17 +0200 Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/12/england-battle-past-norway-as-argentina-beat-10-man-switzerland-in-world-cup-quarterfinals https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/12/england-battle-past-norway-as-argentina-beat-10-man-switzerland-in-world-cup-quarterfinals Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:06:10 +0200 England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:44:30 +0200 Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regular time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/argentina-fans-sing-and-dance-after-dramatic-world-cup-comeback-against-egypt https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/argentina-fans-sing-and-dance-after-dramatic-world-cup-comeback-against-egypt Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:30:56 +0200 Argentina fans erupted in celebration after the defending champions came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/argentina-mount-epic-comeback-to-beat-egypt-as-they-move-into-quarterfinals https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/argentina-mount-epic-comeback-to-beat-egypt-as-they-move-into-quarterfinals Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:01 +0200 Argentina trailed 2-0 with around 11 minutes to play. A late Enzo Fernández header saw them snatch a 3-2 victory and move into the quarterfinals. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/argentina-fans-gather-in-atlanta-for-traditional-world-cup-banderazo https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/07/argentina-fans-gather-in-atlanta-for-traditional-world-cup-banderazo Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:37 +0200 Hundreds of Argentina supporters gathered in Atlanta for a traditional banderazo rally ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Egypt. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/argentina-survive-major-world-cup-scare-as-egypt-edge-past-australia https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/argentina-survive-major-world-cup-scare-as-egypt-edge-past-australia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:56:36 +0200 World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/03/this-passion-makes-me-feel-alive-tango-finds-an-unexpected-welcome-in-azerbaijans-capital- https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/03/this-passion-makes-me-feel-alive-tango-finds-an-unexpected-welcome-in-azerbaijans-capital- Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:31:03 +0200 You might not expect to feel the pulse of Argentinian music echoing through the narrow streets of Baku, but the Azerbaijan capital's inner city, Icherisheher, has been transformed by a Tango-loving dance troupe https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/03/dogs-don-argentina-shirts-as-world-cup-fever-grips-buenos-aires https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/03/dogs-don-argentina-shirts-as-world-cup-fever-grips-buenos-aires Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:11:47 +0200 A dog walker in Buenos Aires leads dogs dressed in Argentina jerseys through the city as World Cup fever grows and fans celebrate in the streets. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/messi-extends-world-cup-goal-record-in-win-over-austria-as-france-norway-advance-to-knocko https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/messi-extends-world-cup-goal-record-in-win-over-austria-as-france-norway-advance-to-knocko Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:40:36 +0200 Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/messi-hat-trick-fuels-argentinas-world-cup-title-hopes https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/messi-hat-trick-fuels-argentinas-world-cup-title-hopes Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:08:04 +0200 Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-klose-for-most-world-cup-goals-as-argentina-cruise-past-algeria https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-klose-for-most-world-cup-goals-as-argentina-cruise-past-algeria Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:05:37 +0200 France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/is-hantavirus-a-threat-to-europe-climate-change-and-habitat-destruction-are-increasing-the https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/is-hantavirus-a-threat-to-europe-climate-change-and-habitat-destruction-are-increasing-the Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:18 +0200 Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk? https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/12/smear-campaign-ushuaia-rejects-claims-it-was-ground-zero-for-hantavirus-outbreak https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/12/smear-campaign-ushuaia-rejects-claims-it-was-ground-zero-for-hantavirus-outbreak Tue, 12 May 2026 13:59:02 +0200 A landfill in Ushuaia, Argentina, is suspected to be the source of the hantavirus outbreak. Local authorities reject the theory, saying the province never recorded a case of the hantavirus. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/11/from-messi-to-mbappe-argentinas-world-cup-sticker-obsession-returns https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/11/from-messi-to-mbappe-argentinas-world-cup-sticker-obsession-returns Mon, 11 May 2026 18:24:05 +0200 Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/19/argentina-buenos-aires-mixes-faith-and-techno-in-tribute-to-pope-francis https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/19/argentina-buenos-aires-mixes-faith-and-techno-in-tribute-to-pope-francis Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:38:45 +0200 Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.