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Record-equalling Messi inspires Argentina

Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi made World Cup history as the defending champions ran out comfortable winners against Algeria.

Watch Messi's stunning World Cup goals in Argentina vs. Algeria

Lionel Messi needed less than 20 minutes to score his 14th career World Cup goal. Then he scored two more. Watch highlights ...

Argentina's Messi, Portugal's Ronaldo and Mexico's Ochoa highlight final FIFA World Cup rosters

A record 1,248 players representing 48 nations are on the final World Cup rosters released by FIFA on Tuesday. The rosters include Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and ...

Eternal youth? Ronaldo and Messi highlight new age trend

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are once again being celebrated for World Cup records and along with the likes of Manuel Neuer and Luka Modrić symbolize a new age trend in elite football. Whereas ...
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Scaloni, Otamendi highlight Messi's importance for World Cup defence

Ahead of their World Cup opener, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi praised Lionel Messi, calling ...
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Messi, Mbappe and Yamal highlight biggest stars competing in 2026 World Cup

With 48 teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the stars will be out in full force. Here are the biggest names to watch.

Lionel Messi Says Father Jorge Is Experiencing 'Health-Related Situation' Amid 2026 World Cup

The father of Argentina star Lionel Messi is "currently going through a health-related situation" as the 2026 World Cup is ...