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Barcelona star Gavi picks Lionel Messi’s Argentina as 2026 World Cup favorites over Spain

Barcelona star Gavi has positioned Lionel Messi's Argentina as the top contender for the 2026 World Cup, even above Spain ...

Lionel Messi insists 'very special' Neymar 'deserves' Brazil World Cup call-up & claims ex-Barcelona team-mate 'will always be one of the best'

Lionel Messi has thrown his weight behind former team-mate Neymar, insisting the Santos superstar "deserves" to be part of ...

Players who played the most matches in FIFA World Cup history

The FIFA World Cup is football’s biggest tournament. Every player dreams of playing on that stage. But only a small number get the chance to do it. Even fewer return for multiple tournaments. Playing ...
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FIFA’s new patch twist could give Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal unique 2026 World Cup advantage, with Christian Pulisic and USMNT receiving different treatment

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup has already brought excitement around kits, stadiums, and superstar storylines, but a new ...

Bad Bunny, Messi, Yamal, Chalamet star in Adidas World Cup short film

Bad Bunny and soccer sensations, including Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, star in a new pre-World Cup short film, released ...