Lionel Messi’s recent goal for Argentina has fans asking how the 2026 scoring race stands compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, who was absent from Portugal’s recent international fixtures.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has not yet confirmed if he will compete in the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina beats Mauritania 2-1 in a friendly as fans in Buenos Aires tried to encourage Lionel Messi to play in a sixth World Cup.

The atmosphere around Argentina is beginning to shift as Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni, and Rodrigo De Paul find themselves at the center of a growing debate ahead of the next global tournament.

With the confirmation of all 48 qualified teams, here’s how the 2026 World Cup could play out.

Lionel Messi has not yet decided whether he will play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scaloni says the choice is his, but hopes he will be there.

Messi scored in Argentina’s dominant win over Zambia, but uncertainty grows over whether fans have seen his final home appearance.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi's infectious smile has NFL great Chad Johnson questioning everything about "love."

U.S. president Donald Trump has many big tasks to handle in 2026, but he made time this week to meet with soccer legend Lionel Messi and the reigning MLS Cup champions. Recently, Trump has invited many athletes to the