Argentina claimed their third World Cup in 2022, defeating France in a thrilling penalty shootout. The victory saw Messi, who bagged a brace in the final and took home the Golden Ball, finally lift ...

The defending World Cup champions are hoping for a strong defense of its title next summer despite still not having a ...

The debate is no longer just about whether Messi can play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — it is about whether the stage itself ...

As the soccer world looks ahead to 2026, questions continue to swirl around Lionel Messi and whether the sport’s most ...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros of The Cooligans look ahead to next summer’s tournament and discuss the outlook for two of soccer’s brightest stars. Check out the full conversation on the “The ...

FIFA World Ranking: 35 How they got here: CAF Group G winners World Cup history: 4 previous appearances; one Round of 16 Key players: Riyad Mahrez (F), Mohamed Amoura (F), Rayan Aït-Nouri (D) Coach: ...

MLS and Argentina star Lionel Messi stopped short of confirming he will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in an interview Thursday with ESPN. The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward said he wants to ...

Messi and Ronaldo could meet in a 2026 World Cup quarterfinal at Arrowhead. Both players may end international careers there, amplifying global interest. Scenario depends on group wins and knockout ...

Between the MLS Cup Final and the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is a lot of buzz in the American soccer community this week. Global superstar Lionel Messi is expected to factor into both ...

Argentina and Lionel Messi, the defending champions and one of the biggest draws in the World Cup next summer as it comes to North America, won’t be appearing at Northern California’s Levi’s Stadium ...

Lionel Messi will be playing his sixth FIFA World Cup tournament next year. Nobody else has achieved this landmark. In the sport of football, goalkeepers, whose job is less tiring and therefore lasts ...

Lionel Messi added another trophy to his cabinet on Saturday, when Inter Miami CF beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to win their first-ever MLS Cup final. Messi is now one of the few players to have ...