Buenos Aires, July 9 -- Defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina marked the country's 210th Independence Day with a heartfelt message to supporters on Thursday, as Lionel Scaloni's side continues its quest to retain the world title at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Argentina national football team shared a post on X wishing the nation, "Happy Independence Day," joining millions of Argentines celebrating one of the country's most significant national occasions.

Argentina celebrates Independence Day every year on July 9, commemorating the declaration of independence from the Spanish Monarchy by the Congress of Tucuman in 1816. The historic declaration was signed in the northern city of San Miguel de Tucuman at the home of Francisca Baza...