Lionel Messi career achievements span Argentina, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. He retires from international football with a World Cup, two Copa America titles, 125 Argentina goals, eight Ballon d'Or awards and records that reshaped the modern game. Lionel Messi's retirement from international football closes one of the most accomplished national-tea

Lionel Messi retirement from international football closes a 21-year Argentina career that delivered the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles. The 39-year-old leaves as Argentina’s record scorer and appearance-maker but will continue his club career with Inter Miami. Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year senior career with Argentina. The 39-year-old confirmed the decisi

Trump repeated same message to World Cup players during the FIFA World Cup 2026 medal ceremony, according to a professional lip reader. The claim emerged after Spain defeated Argentina in the final, with the US President joining FIFA officials and world leaders on the presentation podium at New York New Jersey Stadium. Trump Repeated Same Message to World Cup Players, Lip Reader Claims   Trump World Cup Medal Ceremony

Lionel Messi reflects on Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain, describing the defeat as deeply painful while praising his team’s second straight final. Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain won 1-0 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

BTS delivered one of the biggest entertainment moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final by performing their global hit "Dynamite" during the tournament's first-ever halftime show. The performance quickly became a worldwide talking point as fans celebrated the group's appearance on football's biggest stage. BTS FIFA World Cup Halftime Show creates history

Lionel Messi’s final World Cup appearance ended in heartbreak as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Ferran Torres scored the winner, but the night belonged equally to Messi’s farewell and the closing of an extraordinary football era. Lionel Messi final World Cup ends in heartbreak Football spent almost two decades learning that Lionel Messi could make the impossible appear routi

Argentina and Spain will meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium, with both teams chasing historic achievements. Here are the kickoff time, live telecast, ZEE5 streaming, match officials and ceremony details. Argentina and Spain Chase World Cup History Defending champions Argentina will face European champions Spain in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The match marks

Lionel Messi once again proved why he remains one of football's greatest players as Argentina booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta. Although the Argentine captain did not score, his two assists transformed the match and kept the defending champions on course for consecutive World Cup titles. Argentina will now face Spain in the final on July 19 in New Jersey.

England captain Harry Kane admitted he was devastated after England's World Cup dream ended with a painful semifinal defeat to Argentina. Despite taking the lead early in the second half, England could not withstand Argentina's late comeback, leaving the Three Lions one step short of reaching their first FIFA World Cup final in six decades. Anthony Gordon Gives England Hope

World Cup quarterfinals are taking shape, with France, Morocco, Norway and England confirmed in the last eight as the knockout stage moves closer to the semifinals. The confirmed World Cup quarterfinals include France vs. Morocco and Norway vs. England, while four remaining last-16 matchups will decide the other two places in the bracket. World Cup quarterfinals: France vs. Morocco confirmed France will face Morocco in one of the first confirme

Belgium is challenging FIFA’s decision to clear U.S. forward Folarin Balogun for the United States’ World Cup match against Belgium, escalating a disciplinary dispute before a knockout game with a quarterfinal place at stake. FIFA suspended Balogun’s one-match ban after he received a red card in the United States’ previous World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Seattle. Reuters reported that FIFA cited

Mbappe's four-word post follows France win over Paraguay France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after battling past Paraguay 1-0 in a tightly contested Round of 16 encounter. Kylian Mbappe once again proved to be the difference, converting a second-half penalty before sharing a simple four-word message on social media that quickly went viral: "A day at work." The victory was far fro

The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarterfinal win over England, remembered for Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal, is heading back to auction as one of soccer’s most famous collectibles returns to the market. Heritage Auctions has listed the ball with a starting bid of $2.5 million. The same ball previously sold for nearly $2.4 million in 2022, while Maradona’s shirt from the match sold that year for about $9.2 million, setting a major benchmark for soccer

Ronaldo shuts down retirement talk after World Cup knockout drama in Toronto Cristiano Ronaldo has cooled intense speculation over his international future after Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in a tense knockout clash at the

Balogun red card overshadows USA’s knockout win over Bosnia The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between United States men's national soccer team and Bosnia and Herzegovina ended 2-0 in favor of the USA, but the result was heavily overshadowed by a VAR-driven red card

A dramatic turnaround in Seattle Belgium produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the World Cup 2026 as they defeated Senegal in a tense Round of 32 clash that swung wildly until the final moments. Trailing 2-0 deep into the second half, Belgium looked on the verge of elimination before a stunning late revival changed the course of the match entirely.

High-intensity start at a charged Azteca Mexico produced a controlled and aggressive opening phase at Estadio Azteca, using high pressing and quick transitions to force Ecuador deep into their half from the first whistle. The atmosphere in Mexico City was intense, with a capacity crowd driving early momentum despite a brief weather interruption that paused rhythm and

Paraguay deliver shock elimination in Round of 32 On June 29, 2026, Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw across 120 minutes in the Round of 32 at Foxborough Stadium, Boston. The result ended Germany’s campaign earlier than expected and marked a historic knockout victory for Paraguay. Germany controlled possession for long stretches and dictated the tempo of the match, but their inability to convert dominance into goals proved costly. Paraguay stayed compact, defending deep and relying on structured transitions. Their breakthrough came in the first half through Julio Enciso, who finished a sharp attacking move despite carrying an injury concern into the match. Germany responded later through Kai Havertz, restoring balance but failing to break Paraguay’s resistance in normal and extra time. The match turned controversial in extra time when Germany briefly believed they had scored through Jonathan Tah. However, after a VAR review, the goal was disallowed due to a foul in the buildup involving obstruction on goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The decision shifted momentum again and kept Paraguay alive until penalties. Orlando Gill decisive as Germany collapse in shootout The penalty shootout became the defining phase of the contest. Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill delivered a standout performance, saving crucial attempts and applying pressure on German takers throughout the sequence. Germany, despite having experienced players including Manuel Neuer, struggled with execution under pressure. The decisive moment came when Jonathan Tah sent his penalty over the crossbar, sealing Germany’s elimination. Jose Canale converted the final kick to complete Paraguay’s 4-3 shootout victory and send them into the Round of 16. The result highlights two contrasting trends in modern tournament football: Germany’s repeated struggles in knockout finishing efficiency, and Paraguay’s disciplined, defensive structure combined with clinical execution at key moments. For Paraguay, June 29, 2026 will be remembered as a landmark night that redefined their World Cup legacy.

The 2026 World Cup Texas schedule brings major knockout matches to Houston and Arlington, with Brazil, Japan, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire, Australia, Egypt and Canada all appearing in the state. The first Texas knockout match is Brazil vs. Japan at 12:00 PM CDT on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Houston Stadium. The game falls exactly 68 years after Brazil won its first World Cup championship against Sweden on June 29, 1958. Pelé, then 17, scored five goals across the semifinal and final of

Cape Verde’s World Cup run reached the knockout stage after the tournament debutant secured a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. The Blue Sharks finished the group stage unbeaten with three points from three draws and advanced to the round of 32. Cape Verde World Cup run secured by Vozinha Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, made several decisive saves as Saudi Arabia pushed for the victory it needed. He stopped Mohamed Kanno’s header in first-half stoppage t