Palacios upbeat on Argentina's World Cup hopes

BUENOS AIRES, Sep. 1 (Xinhua) - Argentine midfielder Exequiel Palacios said Thursday that the Albiceleste have the talent and self-belief to win this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Argentina ended an 18-year wait for a major trophy by winning last year's Copa America in Brazil - a feat Palacios believes could kick-start a period of sustained success for the two-time World Cup winners.

"I have confidence