Overlooked, underestimated, yet once again decisive when it mattered most, the Brazilian star left Jeddah with a trophy in his hands and a message that would soon echo far beyond the stadium.

While fans debate prices and access, one thing is already clear: the appetite for this World Cup has reached a level soccer has never seen before.

With only a few goals away, Germany legend Miroslav Klose weighed in on the chances Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have to break his World Cup record in 2026.

To keep on boosting Lionel Messi's squad, Inter Miami are nearing the return of an Argentine MLS Cup winner in a move for $4.5M.

Lionel Messi is reportedly facing a setback in Inter Miami’s pursuit of Giovani Lo Celso, as the midfielder has made a decision about his future with the 2026 World Cup in mind.

A teammate of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami could be headed to Europe.

As the face of the United States men's national soccer team, Christian Pulisic is set to lead his nation into the 2026 World Cup carrying massive expectations.

When one of the most prestigious individual honors in American soccer was announced, the outcome sent a ripple of surprise through the USMNT landscape.

Although Mike Maignan remains one of AC Milan's best players, his future with the team is not entirely certain. Now, his contract renewal has reportedly suffered a major setback, which could see him leave the team ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United could come face to face during the March FIFA break.

With Pulisic at the center of the debate, Massimiliano Allegri and Fabio Capello have both weighed in—one with blunt realism, the other with cutting comparison—after a frustrating night that left AC Milan feeling they had dropped precious points.

Cesc Fabregas, now fully settled into his role on the touchline, has been studying AC Milan closely — and he believes he has found a way to disrupt a run that has quietly become one of the most impressive in Italy.

Although Al Nassr have improved compared to last season, they have not managed to find stability. For this reason, Cristiano Ronaldo's team is reportedly interested in signing a Juventus star to strengthen their midfield for the 2026-27 season.

Colombia star James Rodriguez could follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and join Major League Soccer.

While Michael Carrick has recently been appointed as interim manager, Manchester United still consider Thomas Tuchel their top choice for manager for the 2026-27 season. However, the German faces now stiff competition, as the Red Devils have added another strong candidate.