Lionel Messi, Argentina and World Cup

Lionel Messi tipped to play at 2026 World Cup by former teammate
Lionel Messi added one of the football trophies he had never won to his incredible resume in December 2022 when he and his Argentina teammates won the World Cup in Qatar.
Messi's coach Lionel Scaloni reveals he 'almost left' Argentina national team after 2022 World Cup
Despite claiming the top of world soccer alongside Lionel Messi, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni highly considered leaving the team.
Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for 2 matches during break in MLS Cup Playoffs
Messi will be 39 when the United States, Canada and Mexico jointly host the World Cup. “I don't know. They ask me a lot, especially in Argentina,” Messi said during a recent interview with 433, a soccer content creation company. “I hope to finish ...
Will Lionel Messi play in the 2026 World Cup?
The Argentine striker spoke exclusively with soccer insider Fabrizio Romano about the possibility of suiting up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to play preseason match in Tampa
The GOAT is coming to Tampa. No, not that one. Lionel Messi, regarded by many as the best soccer player of all time, is anticipated to take the pitch at Raymond James Stadium with his MLS team, Inter Miami FC,
Lionel Messi recovers key Argentina teammates for November World Cup Qualifiers
Argentina's final double-header of the year of World Cup Qualifiers against Peru and Paraguay will be marked by the return of key players to support Lionel Messi. The Argentina national team, led by Lionel Messi,
Hong Kong government calls out Inter Miami over Lionel Messi missing friendly
Lionel Messi travelled to Hong Kong with his Inter Miami teammates for a friendly against the Hong Kong XI but the Argentine do not play and the hosts are not happy
Soccer-Australia drop teen Irankunda, recall old guard for World Cup qualifiers
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia coach Tony Popovic has dropped teenager Nestory Irankunda and called up experienced campaigners ...
How a Trump presidency could impact the 2026 World Cup
By the time much of America awoke to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday, the ...
Club World Cup rules let FIFA solve disputes between teams who want to select same player
FIFA will judge any disputes between Club World Cup teams who each want to take the same player to the tournament in the ...
Donald Trump, Jared Kushner and the race to host the 2026 World Cup
The bidding process and lobbying efforts for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by neighbours Canada and Mexico, took place during Trump’s previous presidency, from 2016-20, and as one of the ...
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Guardiola uses NBA analogy to highlight Club World Cup's demanding schedule
The 2025 Club World Cup‘s expanded format continues to spark controversy ... blamed a slow start to the 2024/25 season on ...
Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group
Spain and England have been drawn together in a group for the 2025 Women's Nations League that will repeat their 2023 Women’s ...
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Canada Soccer studying drone-spying review, says it shows past 'unacceptable culture'
He also took the Canadian men to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Herdman took over the women's team in 2011 and switched to ...
2025 Club World Cup Cements Florida As A Global Sports Hub
Florida is home to 3 of the stadiums for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. And Orlando could use this as a springboard for events like the Olympics or European soccer games ...
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Soccer-Determined Palestine continue to battle the odds in World Cup quest
Palestine's quest to qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time underlines the determination to overcome the ...