Can the two GOATs meet? Lionel Messi is looking for his second World Cup title and his third appearance in a final of soccer’s biggest tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to reach his first ever final. Here’s how it can happen and where the potential clash could occur next summer. As winners of Group J,…
Another day, more superstars shining at the World Cup. Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his two goals, but two of the best strikers in the game scored two of their own. Kylian Mbappé, who one day might break Messi’s record of 18 World Cup goals, scored twice for France against Iraq, and…
I think you’re going to like these 2026 FIFA World Cup power rankings. But remember, these are my power rankings. You don’t like them? Get your own. They are fluid. They change as the tournament goes on. So, what’s changed from last week? Let’s see an example here. My FOX Sports colleague Rebecca Lowe would…
Every touch carried a sense of history. Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria on Monday to become the FIFA World Cup‘s all-time leading scorer, while leading an Argentina side that looks more dangerous and connected with each match. For the first time in his career, Messi is no longer weighed down by questions about winning…
History has been rewritten. Lionel Messi has cemented his legacy as the greatest to ever play the game, adding the ultimate goal-scoring crown to an already legendary résumé. After scoring against Austria on Monday afternoon, Messi recorded his 17th FIFA World Cup goal to become the all-time scoring leader in the men’s tournament. He’s officially…
Argentina will face Austria in a marquee 2026 FIFA World Cup showdown on June 22, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. First place in Group J is on the line, after Argentina and Austria both won their openers by multiple goals. Either nation will advance with a win on Monday, and each could win the…
Argentina and Austria meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second group stage match on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium. Argentina won their opening match with three goals scored and a clean sheet. Lionel Messi recorded a hat trick (his first at a World Cup) tying Miroslav Klose’s all-time…
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has predicted that he will eventually transition into a central role, following in the tactical footsteps of club legend Lionel Messi. The 18-year-old high-flyer is currently tearing up the wings for club and country but believes moving inside is inevitable to escape the constant triple-marking he faces. Mirroring The Messi Evolution…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The last time Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland took the pitch on the same day during this World Cup, they scored a combined seven goals. Will the superstar trio do it again? Here is what I’m eyeing ahead of Match…
From ageless wonders to breakout stars, the first week of the World Cup provided some outstanding performances. We’re to highlight, position by position, players who deserve some recognition after each of the 48 teams in the tournament have played a game. Matteo’s Top Performers Going with a 4-4-2 formation, there are plenty of recognizable names…
