Argentina

“Don't forget, I neutralized the Ghanaian witch doctor who put a voodoo curse on Harry Kane, and I used my powers to help England knock out Norway,” Geller told The Jerusalem Post. 

"We played like heroes, but Israel - meaning FIFA and the referees - had something to say about it, and we couldn't overcome these circumstances," said Egyptian commentator Mohammed Nour.

Argentina’s comeback put Messi in the spotlight again, but Rosario never left him. A route, murals and Messi-inspired ice cream made it a destination.

Fifty years later, the crest remains largely unchanged and is one of the most widely worn team logos in the world, with Messi jerseys popular worldwide.

Online platforms accounted for 62% of Argentina’s antisemitic incidents in 2025, most of them appearing on social media, DAIA found.

According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.

As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.

The US Geological Survey estimated more than 10,000 deaths were possible from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which would place them among Latin America's deadliest of the last century.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer after netting a brace in Argentina’s win, surpassing Germany legend Miroslav Klose.