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 · Jun 1
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 Evening Standard · Jun 1
The Greatest Soccer No. 9s of All Time—Ranked These 20 No. 9s rank among the greatest pure finishers in soccer history. Sports Illustrated · May 31
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 · May 31
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 Economic Times · May 31
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 The Guardian - UK · May 30
‘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 FourFourTwo · May 30
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 · May 30
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. Sports Illustrated · May 30
‘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 FourFourTwo · May 30
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 · May 29
Supercomputer Predicts Argentina’s World Cup Chances After Roster Revealed Lionel Messi is heading to his sixth World Cup tournament. Sports Illustrated · May 29
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 FourFourTwo · May 29
Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad for sixth World Cup after shaking off injury scare Messi will captain Lionel Scaloni’s side as they bid to defend their World Cup crown The Independent UK · May 29
Latin Times · May 29 The U.S. Post Office Just Said 'Goooooal' — USPS Releases Soccer Forever Stamp as 2026 World Cup Approaches With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just two weeks away, the U.S. Postal Service has issued a North American Soccer Forever stamp celebrating the sport's history in America — and the iconic 'goooooal' call that Latin America gave the world.
The Economic Times · May 29 Messi set for sixth FIFA appearance as Argentina names World Cup squad Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed the 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Captain Lionel Messi will lead the team in his sixth World Cup appearance. The defending champions will play warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland. Argentina is in Group J and begins its campaign against Algeria.…
The Economic Times · May 29 Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup? Lionel Messi, at 39, is set to play in his sixth World Cup as he leads Argentina, the reigning champions, in North America. Messi continues to be a key player for his country, recently winning the Copa America and topping South American World Cup qualifiers. He is also nearing 200…
Bangkok Post · May 29 Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup BUENOS AIRES - Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced on Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.
AAP · May 28 Lionel Messi to lead Argentina at sixth World Cup Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the World Cup again after the 38-year-old superstar was confirmed in the defending champions' 26-man squad on Thursday.
Sports Illustrated · May 28 Argentina 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Messi Makes History Argentina is looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in over half a century.
Sports Illustrated · May 28 Six Potential Destinations for USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino After 2026 World Cup Pochettino, whose contract is up after the World Cup, has already been linked with several major European clubs.
The Independent UK · May 28 70ft Lionel Messi statue in India taken down for safety reasons after swaying in the wind IN FULL
Sports Illustrated · May 28 Lionel Messi Injury: Argentina Boss Reveals Next Steps As World Cup Roster Looms The global soccer community holds its collective breath ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The Guardian - UK · May 27 To all USMNT rejects, Mauricio Pochettino hopes this email finds you well In today’s Football Daily: USMNT and a personal touch, plus Andrea Pirlo’s ill-advised trip to Moscow
AAP · May 27 Lamar Hunt's legacy: World Cup adventures with sons Clark and Dan, and the foundation of US soccer The late businessman Lamar Hunt was instrumental in bringing professional soccer to the U.S., founding the North American Soccer League and later Major League Soccer