Lionel Messi has faced criticism ahead of 2026 World Cup from a former Argentina goalkeeper, who remarked, "Today he's one less," while also questioning the competitive level of MLS.

The Mexican goalkeeper aims to break the record by playing in the 2026 tournament, acknowledging the challenge posed by his age and current lack of playing time.

The question of Lionel Messi’s participation in the 2026 World Cup has sparked intrigue among fans, pundits, and legends alike.

In a historic move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that nine to ten nations in Africa will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. It will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the 54-year-old announced during the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Addis […]

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament's history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the […]

FOX has set itself as the home of international soccer in the United States with media rights for the men's and women's World Cup. The broadcaster has the rights to the men's World Cup through the 2026 tournament, which shapes up to be historic for those in the United States. However, after that, there is […]

After 10 years with Les Bleus, Antoine Griezmann has decided to retire from the France national team. He retires as a World Cup winner, UEFA Nations League champion, and one of the best French players of all time. With 137 appearances for France, Griezmann is the nation’s third most capped player. He is fourth on […]

A shocking development has put Egypt, one of the most successful African countries, in the dark about potentially being excluded from the 2026 World Cup. This situation stems from a legal conflict between the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and a Switzerland-based company responsible for organizing international friendly matches. Failure to resolve this dispute could result […]

Italia 90 top scorer Salvatore Schillaci was admitted to the hospital over the weekend, raising concerns across the soccer world. Schillaci netted six goals to become one of the tournament's breakout stars. Schillaci, who is nicknamed ‘Totò,' had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022. The former Italian soccer player's family provided a positive brief […]

Brighton's Joao Pedro has been selected to represent Brazil in their next 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Paraguay and Ecuador. The 22-year-old striker was summoned at the eleventh hour after a devastating knee injury sustained by Pedro, during a training session in Curitiba. Interestingly, he has been Flamengo's current league-leading scorer. According to the Brazilian […]

Alexis Mac Allister has reignited the debate on whether Lionel Messi will participate in the 2026 World Cup. Despite Messi's recent struggles with injury, Mac Allister's comments suggest that the legendary forward may still have a role to play in Argentina's quest for glory in the next World Cup. Lionel Messi has been sidelined since […]

What do David Beckham, the USA, the World Cup, and Lionel Messi have in common? If you're Beckham, it's the formula to winning a World Cup. On this week’s Hot Ones Wings Challenge broadcast, David Beckham has shared his stunning prediction of USMNT winning the World Cup at some point. The global superstar has been […]

FIFA unveiled Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive bid to host the largest-ever edition of the World Cup in a single country. This announcement came shortly after the Kingdom submitted its official bid book titled “Growing Together” during a ceremony in Paris on Monday. The bid, backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outlines extensive plans and […]

The long-awaited announcement of the price for Venu Sports, the new streaming bundle that will launch in the fall of 2024, has been revealed. At $42.99 per month, it’s a sticker shock for sports fans. But specifically for soccer, is it worth the price? We take a closer look. It was previously revealed back in […]

FIFA has settled on the venues for the 2030 World Cup in Spain, and there are some notable omissions to that group. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) initially proposed 13 venues. However, after discussions with FIFA, the Ministry for Sport, and RFEF, the final list was pared down to 11. This decision followed the […]