Lionel Messi turned 39 on Wednesday. But he keeps proving he is ageless, breaking records and propelling Argentina a little closer to a repeat World Cup championship. And a month from now, after the ...

At this point in his legendary career, Lionel Messi has scored over 900 goals. So many moments of sterling brilliance. So many individual displays of greatness that only he could be capable of. So ...

Argentina will face Austria in a marquee 2026 FIFA World Cup showdown on June 22, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. First place in Group J is on the line, after Argentina and Austria both won their ...

His left‑footed strike in the 38th minute — the 17th World Cup goal of his career — pushed him past Germany’s Miroslav Klose and eventually sent Argentina into the next round with its title defense ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Argentina is chasing the chance to become the first team in 64 years to win back‑to‑back World Cup titles — but the road toward that feat was never going to be free of the drama ...

In this, his last men's World Cup, Lionel Messi no longer really has anything to accomplish. From an individual perspective, Messi has the most Ballon d'Ors ever. Eight to be exact. No one else, not ...

Argentina star Lionel Messi has been cleared for his 200th cap as the defending champions begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already been underway for several ...

No matter the length of the game, shape of the field or size of the ball, there’s a universal sports truth: Repeating as champion is a difficult task. It’s Argentina’s time to confront the odds. As ...

No matter the length of the game, shape of the field or size of the ball, there’s a universal sports truth: Repeating as champion is a difficult task. It’s Argentina’s time to confront the odds. “We ...

Argentina invited media members and guests to watch a practice session ahead of the World Cup. The defending champions are one of four countries based in Kansas City for the international tournament.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N,J. (AP) — France's last World Cup match against Senegal set off dancing in the streets of Dakar. Les Bleus were the defending champions when the Lions of Teranga's 1-0 upset win in ...