Messi has scored 13 goals in 26 World Cup appearances. He has the most goal contributions and most minutes played in World Cup history. During the 2022 World Cup, he scored seven goals and provided three assists en route to lifting the crown for the third time in Argentina’s history.

Lionel Messi is looking for his second World Cup title and his third appearance in a final of soccer's biggest tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to reach his first ever final. Here's how it can happen and where the potential clash could occur next summer.

Lionel Messi will not be on the pitch this Saturday, July 26, when Inter Miami faces FC Cincinnati — and the reason is sparking backlash across the soccer world and opening up the doors for a throughout examination of how we view and expect from high ...

With a career spanning more than 21 years, since making his professional debut in October 2004 with F.C. Barcelona, Lionel Messi has shared teams, games, and anecdotes with several

Already there are fixtures to capture the imagination, but for those serious about lifting the World Cup trophy in July, there is now thought being given to the potential routes that lead all the way through to the final at MetLife Stadium.

Take a look at the potential fixtures of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals including Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal facing Lionel Messi's Argentina.