The three veterans are all on course to achieve something no player has ever managed before, but a unique circumstance surrounding the tournament schedule could allow one of them to claim a place in the record books ahead of the others.

Lionel Scaloni tested a lineup for Argentina's match against Honduras without Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.

The economist who predicted the last three World Cup winners projected a Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo and a new champion.

Pablo Zabaleta shared his thoughts on the role he expects Lionel Messi to play for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Son Heung-min are headlining a historic World Cup for Major League Soccer, as a record-breaking contingent pushes MLS to seventh among all global leagues in player representation.

The 2026 Princesa de Asturias Sports Award has been awarded to Lionel Messi.

Argentina's medical staff is working intensely with six players dealing with various physical issues, a list headlined by Lionel Messi, just 13 days before their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria.

Lamine Yamal said who are his brother's favorite players in a list plagued of Barcelona player like Neymar but also Cristiano Ronaldo, but not Lionel Messi.

Uruguay icon Diego Lugano made a bold World Cup prediction on Portugal, claiming that "Cristiano Ronaldo will get penalties like Lionel Messi in Qatar."

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have reportedly taken the decision to leave Guillermo Hoyos as the head coach until the end of the 2026 MLS season.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni addressed Lionel Messi's physical condition following his recent injury with Inter Miami and detailed how the staff plans to manage his minutes during the 2026 World Cup.

After a historic spell at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola decided to step aside and leave the club. In light of this move, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF reportedly approached him with a contract offer, but the Spanish manager opted for a professional break.

With Argentina completing its first World Cup training session, Lionel Messi has been reportedly sidelined from the main group of players, following an specific recovering program.

Reports have surfaced announcing Benjamin Cremaschi's permanent departure from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to continue his career in the Italian Serie A.

Mirroring Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal has been assigned with the number 19 for his first World Cup, leaving Spain's number 10 to another star teammate.