Is Lionel Messi playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? That's the question on everyone's minds entering next summer's 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Messi, who will turn 39 ...

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 and Argentina are officially headed to North Texas next summer. The defending World Cup champions, featuring one of the best players in soccer history, will play two group matches at ...

Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria. (AP video by Ronald Blum) Republicans unveil health care plan to ...

Attendees cheer for their favorite teams during the World Cup draw watch party on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Fort Worth. Christine Vo / Staff Photographer FORT WORTH — As soon as he learned Lionel Messi ...

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 ...

World Cup draw assigns Kansas City three group-stage matches and two knockout ties. Group J will feature Argentina and Messi; Groups E and F list top-ranked European teams. Kansas City will host ...

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: ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — With eyes across the globe focused on 48 balls being plucked from four bowls, next year’s World Cup came into focus Friday when a draw determined Argentina and Lionel Messi will ...

Lionel Messi set up Lautaro Martínez’s winner in Argentina’s 2–0 win over Angola on Friday, adding another entry to his personal record books. The Argentine’s perfectly weighted pass in the 43rd ...

Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi scored and Argentina downed Angola 2-0 in a friendly that closed their 2025 campaign on Friday. Angola reportedly paid $12 million to attract world champion Argentina ...

Italy is yet to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Italians are at least assured of a playoff berth. Italy trails Group I leaders Norway by three points through seven group matches. Gennaro ...