Lionel Messi and Argentina have been warned by coach Lionel Scaloni ahead of the 2026 World CUp clash against Cape Verde: "They'll make life difficult for us."

Despite already being 39 years old, Lionel Messi has once again become one of the best players at the 2026 World Cup. Following his latest goal, he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo by breaking the record of scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

After the group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot table of top scorers.

Argentina take on Jordan in Matchday 3 of Group J at the 2026 World Cup, where Lionel Messi will not be in the starting lineup.

Lionel Messi extended his record as World Cup top goalscorer to 18 with a stunning free kick goal in Argentina's 3-1 win against Jordan.

Argentina is closing its participation in Group J against Jordan in the 2026 World Cup, with questions rising regarding the presence of star Lionel Messi in the game.

Beyond the roar of the international crowds, the Brazilian had been making major moves of his own, reportedly stepping away from the negotiating table of a possible highly anticipated MLS reunion with Lionel Messi.

The Mexican shot-stopper's historic campaign took a sudden swerve when an unexpected FIFA ruling on a special accolade capped off his tournament with a memorable and deeply emotional highlight.

Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa has matched Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the most World Cup call-ups in history, drawing high praise from Mexico manager Javier Aguirre.

Lionel Messi turns 39 today as the World Cup's all-time top scorer. Having led Argentina to the Round of 32, discover the final 3 records he can still break.

Already qualified to the next round, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is planning several changes in Lionel Messi's squad for the last World Cup group stage game against Jordan.

With a 20-year span between their first and last World Cup goals, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are tied in an astonishing longevity record.

In his last World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo welcomes the chances of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in the competition: "It'd be top."

Stepping up when it matters most, Cristiano Ronaldo struck against Uzbekistan in a tense Group K showdown, cementing a historic World Cup scoring streak that even Messi cannot equal.

Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into soccer history, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has now weighed in with a remarkable assessment following the Argentina captain's latest World Cup heroics.