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The Most Expensive Squads at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Some of the world’s most expensive players will be on show this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup

When the U.S. last hosted the World Cup in 1994, the event drew unexpectedly large crowds. At that time, soccer wasn’t as popular among Americans as it is now, so expectations for attendance had been fairly low.

The Conversation

Argentina 2026 World Cup Shirt Numbers: Messi Jersey, Full List Revealed

History will be made if Messi, as expected, turns out at his sixth World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

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Tom's Guide to the World Cup

Everything you need to know about watching every FIFA World Cup 2026 game, plus tips, advice and deals on the best TVs, soundbars and more.

Tom’s Guide

Battle of football influencers delivers Australia’s Kai Trewin 100k Instagram followers

Socceroos defender subject of viral campaign to make him ‘Cristiano Ronaldo of World Cup’ as New Zealand’s Tim Payne surpasses All Blacks

The Guardian - AU

Why Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the World Cup’s old guard just can’t say goodbye

A combination of factors means that plenty of players are ploughing on towards, or beyond, 40 – and could play huge roles at this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

No Payne, big gain: Socceroo's social media boost

Days after Tim Payne became the talking point of world football after his low profile went viral, Socceroo Kai Trewin is experiencing his own social media rise.

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Steve Clarke praises the SFA for splashing the cash, as he defends 'difficult' call

Arriving in Miami in 2023, Messi, the world’s greatest footballer, set about sprinkling a little of his magic dust.

The National (Scotland)

‘My Goal’—Lamine Yamal Eyes Messi, Ronaldo Benchmark Ahead of World Cup Debut

Although battling a hamstring injury, the teenage Spanish prodigy is expected to make his World Cup debut this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Voices: Fans pick their own World Cup legends after The Independent’s top 50 sparks debate

YOUR VIEWS: In response to our World Cup top 50, readers have been debating the rankings, questioning omissions and putting forward their own picks for the game’s greatest players

The Independent UK

Giant Lionel Messi statue dismantled in Kolkata

A 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata has been removed less than a year after its unveiling due to safety fears over its stability in strong winds.

Euronews

Miami: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city

With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.

Euronews

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot odds: Kylian Mbappe up against Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi

The game’s greatest goalscorers line up for tournament’s top individual honour

Evening Standard

Argentina World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player and odds

Lionel Messi shrugs off late injury scare to lead defending champions at his sixth World Cup finals

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The Greatest Soccer No. 9s of All Time—Ranked

These 20 No. 9s rank among the greatest pure finishers in soccer history.

The Economic Times

The champions have arrived: Messi’s Argentina begin FIFA World Cup defence in America

World Cup champions Argentina have landed in Kansas City for their title defense preparations. The team arrived Sunday for their opening match against Algeria on June 16. Lionel Messi leads the squad, which includes 17 players from their previous triumph. Argentina is the first of four national teams to make…

The Economic Times

Messi India Tour organiser Satadru Dutta files FIR against Aroop Biswas over alleged ticket diversion, intimidation

In his complaint, Dutta alleged that Biswas, who was the Sports Minister at the time of the event, repeatedly demanded a large number of complimentary tickets, accreditation cards and close-proximity passes and exerted pressure on the organisers.

The Guardian - UK

Creaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at World Cup is more a curse than a blessing

Veterans such as Messi and Modric are much in evidence at the finals, but an obsession with celebrity may undermine Portugal

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‘Lionel Messi has been fundamental to football’s growth in the US. He’s a benchmark for the opponents in MLS, as they discover what it means to truly compete’ Mauricio Pochettino on how Messi is raising the standard stateside

The Argentine icon joined Inter Miami in 2023

Sports Illustrated

Barcelona’s 10 Most Expensive Signings of All Time

Barcelona have never been scared of spending big in the transfer market despite a mixed bag of results.

Sports Illustrated

Why Julian Alvarez Would Be the Perfect Fit at Barcelona

Barcelona’s pursuit of Julián Alvarez could become the biggest story of the summer transfer window.

FourFourTwo

‘Lionel Messi plus Neymar plus Kylian Mbappe made everyone anticipate an enhanced version of all three, but you need a structure behind them. They were all born to be number one’ Mauricio Pochettino on his key Paris Saint-Germain challenge

Despite having three of the world’s best attackers in his Paris Saint-Germain side, Pochettino could not deliver the Champions League

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Chasing 64 Years of History After World Cup Call-Up

Messi’s Argentina is out to achieve what only two nations have ever accomplished in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

Supercomputer Predicts Argentina’s World Cup Chances After Roster Revealed

Lionel Messi is heading to his sixth World Cup tournament.

FourFourTwo

NEW ISSUE: Battle for the World Cup! Jeremy Doku and Mikel Merino exclusives, Joe Cole & Ashley Cole’s World Cup memories, Roberto Martinez on Cristiano Ronaldo, Javier Zanetti on Lionel Messi, plus USA '94, Guus Hiddink and Youri Djorkaeff Q&A

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday June 4

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