Thousands of Israelis and members of Argentina's Jewish community expected at sold-out match as Israeli team tries to continue dream run

South Americans beat US to earn place in last four; South Korea downs Nigeria, will play against Italy in second semifinal

Team took the lead with a goal from Dor Turgeman, but Colombia fights back to win 2-1; favorites Brazil and Senegal also lose opening games

Tournament to be held in Argentina after Indonesia was stripped of hosting rights following anti-Israel protests; squad welcomed by Jewish community: 'We came to win the trophy'

Buenos Aires concerned system being exploited by women seeking passports; in last year 21,757 Russian citizens entered Argentina, including around 10,500 pregnant women

National soccer team ditches bus for helicopters due to what president's spokesman calls 'explosion of people’s happiness,' as fans try to catch glimpse of Messi, rest of squad

Fans swamp highway as victorious players clutching cherished trophy make their way to Buenos Aires; president declares national holiday so country can celebrate

Prominent soccer announcer Andres Cantor responds to team's game-winning penalty shot with his signature elongated 'Gooooooool' in video clip that has gone viral

Fans wave flags, blue-and-white Argentine shirts to celebrate stunning victory over France in unforgettable finale game

Qatari emir drapes traditional cloak, a bisht, over Argentine captain in what some saw as sign of respect; others complained it obscured the team shirt in an iconic moment