In world soccer, size doesn’t always translate to success. Some nations boast millions, even billions, of people, yet have never seen their flag fly at the FIFA World Cup.

As the dust begins to settle on the penultimate stage of the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, a staggering revelation has emerged — four of the world’s five most populated nations will not feature at next year’s finals.

After an outstanding season, Ousmane Dembele secured the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Riding high on this achievement, the French star has now set a specific condition for his upcoming contract renewal with PSG.

Lionel Scaloni spoke about the role that Franco Mastantuono and Nicolas Paz currently have with the Argentina national team — a situation in which Lionel Messi plays a significant part.

On the same historic day when Cristiano Ronaldo achieved history with Portugal, Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, continued to rewrite soccer’s record books even at 38.

Raphinha has established himself as one of Barcelona's best players, leaving behind his difficult start. The Brazilian, however, shared insights into a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia that he chose to decline.

At 38, Lionel Messi continues to redefine greatness, creating historic moments for Argentina against Puerto Rico and surpassing legends like Neymar and Landon Donovan.

Ben Harburg becomes the first foreign owner in Saudi Pro League history, taking over Al-Kholood and competing in a league with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, and Karim Benzema.

Despite his 38 years, Lionel Messi still ranks among the world's elite players, surprising with his all-around impact. Yet, the Inter Miami star is vocal about the top 10 rising talents in soccer, notably excluding Lamine Yamal and Franco Mastantuono.

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, scores twice in Portugal’s 2-2 draw with Hungary to reach another historic milestone — then delivers a powerful 10-word message to the world.

While Mauricio Pochettino later confirmed that Pulisic had suffered a hamstring problem, the uncertainty surrounding its severity has left both club and country on edge.

Following the draw against Hungary in the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered an optimistic 11-word message to his Portugal teammates.

The USMNT and AC Milan have been dealt with a major setback as star Christian Pulisic has been forced off from the game against Australia due to an injury.

The halftime between Argentina and Puerto Rico will be extended, as a show will be held by one of Latin America’s most iconic music stars.

Harry Kane led England to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a brace against Latvia.