amid the excitement, a cryptic comment from the Argentine veteran has sparked unease, leaving many wondering whether the duel that defined an era of international soccer could be interrupted on the sport’s biggest stage.

With Lionel Messi’s Argentina among the winners and Kylian Mbappé’s France among the losers, the FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw has now mapped out each nation’s path through the tournament.

With Lamine Yamal set to endure his first World Cup in 2026, Spain's rival and route in the competition has been revealed, with a clash against Lionel Messi's Argentina potentially happening early in the torunament.

With Argentina and Portugal drawn in the 2026 World Cup, questions rise on when could legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could meet at the competition.

Argentina’s national team has been pulling top young talent away from Spain — including Lionel Messi himself — and a World Cup champion with La Albiceleste took a jab at La Roja over the situation.

Argentina have managed to remain one of the national teams in the best shape, setting a winning pace that make them top contenders for the 2026 World Cup. However, Lionel Messi named the four national teams that could complicate their path, leaving out Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

Although Lionel Messi remains at plein form with Inter Miami, his presence with Argentina for the Finalissima against Lamine Yamal’s Spain is still in doubt. Nonetheless, the veteran star decided to break the silence on his participation, hinting a key detail.

Lionel Messi's Argentina has continued to assert itself as one of the top national teams globally following their 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite this impressive achievement, legend Wesley Sneijder surprisingly left them out, opting to highlight four other national teams instead.

The build-up to the MLS Cup Final has taken an unexpected twist as an ex-Argentina international has openly invited Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to make a move for him.

Lionel Messi's time in the national team is running out now that he's 38, and an Argentina star has addressed his desire of turning into the next captain of La Albiceleste.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested in young Argentine prospects, in situations similar to that of Franco Mastantuono.

An iconic figure in Argentine soccer shared harsh opinions about the current form of Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer.

A player from the Argentina national team recalled a curious story involving Lionel Messi in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi will see his squad boosted for the 2026 season as Inter Miami are reportedly closing in the signing of another Argentina teammate.

Kylian Mbappé is set to receive a major boost at Real Madrid, as the club is reportedly closing in on the signing of one of Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammates ahead of the January transfer window.