The Albiceleste is leading the 2026 World Cup with a record of 3 wins and 0 losses, 9 points in the classification, and 5 points of advantage over Austria. In their last match, the Argentine team lost to Spain with a score of 1-0 on July 19, 2026. However, Argentine President Javier Milei has launched a strong criticism of the Albiceleste players for raising the Malvinas Islands flag after their victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Milei argues that football and politics should be kept separate and that players should not get involved in political issues. The Argentine president also emphasized the importance of keeping calm and not letting emotions take control. The Albiceleste has a record of 8 goals for and 1 against in the season, with a +7 advantage in the classification. The Argentine team is leading the classification with a record of 4 wins and 0 losses in their last 5 matches.