Argentina

Argentina has imposed currency controls in an attempt to stabilise markets as the country faces a deepening financial crisis.

Teenage forward’s awe-inspiring display for France against Argentina evoked memories of a young Michael Owen and anything seems possible for him at this World Cup
 

A stunning two-goal performance from teenager Kylian Mbappe fired France into the World Cup quarter-finals as they beat Argentina 4-3 in a pulsating encounter in Kazan.

Marcus Rojo’s stunning finish four minutes from time kept Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive to see off Nigeria 2-1 on Tuesday and set up a last 16 meeting with France.

Signals have been detected that are thought to have come from an Argentine submarine that went missing with 44 crew on board, officials say.

- The draw with Peru has left Sampaoli's team in a difficult position
- Next week they play Ecuador in the final round of qualifiers

Lionel Messi continued to make himself at home in this one-off tournament to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the South American championship.