Marcotti’s best XI of World Cup group stage: Messi, Mbappé and who else?
[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — The group stage is done, which means we’ve played 72 games (with 32 to go!) and whittled 48 teams down to 32.…
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Lionel Messi scores again to seal perfect group stage for Argentina
[ad_1] ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute of Argentina’s World Cup group stage finale against Jordan, celebrating his…
World Cup Daily LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s new golden boots, Argentina rest Messi as final groups decided
[ad_1] Jun 27, 2026, 01:17 PM ET Here we are. It’s the final day of World Cup group stage games and Cristiano Ronaldo will be…
What’s it like to face a young phenom like Messi, Bellingham?
[ad_1] We all remember the most talented kid from our hometown. You might have heard tales of their triumphs in classrooms and playgrounds, or perhaps…
World Cup Daily: Messi turns 39 with midnight workout, as three groups to be decided
[ad_1] Jun 24, 2026, 10:23 AM ET All 48 teams have now played two matches each, so we are down to the final round of…
Messi shows why he’s the GOAT with record-breaking goals
[ad_1] DALLAS — Every time he touched the ball, you could feel the stadium bracing for his historic moment. Supporters inside Dallas Stadium stood up…
Messi, Haaland, Mbappé, Kane: Who will be the World Cup’s top scorer?
[ad_1] Jun 21, 2026, 02:50 AM ET We’re more than a week into the 2026 World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot —…
Messi nets hat trick to tie Klose record with 16th World Cup goal
[ad_1] KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying Miroslav Klose’s record for most men’s World Cup goals at 16 after…
On the World Cup’s day of stars, Messi towers over Haaland and Mbappe
[ad_1] It was the day the FIFA World Cup superstars came out to play — and score — but the biggest star of them all…
World Cup Daily: Messi with a historic hat trick; Mbappé and Haaland also score
[ad_1] Jun 16, 2026, 11:43 PM ET The 2026 World Cup has already seen stars such as Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Júnior and Virgil van Dijk.…