reigning World Cup champion Lionel Messi and the U.S. men’s national soccer team to be among those playing major roles in driving attention to the sport and the tournament during the next 500 days.

The 2026 World Cup presents a significant factor in Messi’s decision. As the reigning World Cup champions, Argentina will participate, and Messi remains a key member of the national team. Staying in ...

Joining other star players like Messi and Suárez, and contributing to the growth of MLS ahead of the 2026 World Cup, adds significant appeal to a potential move. De Bruyne's preference revealed: ...

Soccer legend Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday, but he did not show up to the White House in person to receive the medal from President Biden. Messi was one ...

"They made Messi world champion" - Bruno Alves asks Portugal stars to emulate Argentina players and help Cristiano Ronaldo lift World Cup "The expectation is big" - Neymar vows to 'give his life ...

Mexico in World Cups ... Nonetheless, Messi's goal means he's now scored a goal in 21 consecutive years as expectations will be for Miami to win MLS Cup later this year after falling well short ...

The world’s richest athlete is worth a staggering £3 billion - more than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo combined. While the debate regarding who the greatest athlete of all time will ...

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning star striker Lionel Messi will be receiving the highly-coveted Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden, confirmed the White House on Saturday ...

How much are Real Madrid tickets for the Club World Cup? Despite being the most expensive tickets in the tournament—ranging from $291 to $1,169—they are already scarce. Madrid will wrap up the ...

Apple TV+'s latest documentary, Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, recounts the 2022 tournament in Qatar that Argentina won dramatically. The series debuts on Apple TV+ on Wednesday ...

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Argentina and Peru(AFP) The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest ...