If you thought Lionel Messi’s reign was over, think again. Argentina’s international hero came through again in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals, delivering two clutch assists in La Albiceleste’s 2-1 comeback win over the Three Lions on Wednesday. Argentina’s chances of advancing to back-to-back World Cup finals looked slim as it entered the 84th…
Following a 2-1 victory over England, defending champions Argentina secured their place in the World Cup final against European champions Spain, setting up a generational matchup between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. Although Sunday’s final in New Jersey marks the first time the 39-year-old Argentina veteran and the 19-year-old Spain winger will play against each…
ATLANTA STADIUM — Lionel Messi and Argentina are headed back to the World Cup final. Just when it looked as though the end of the road had arrived for the GOAT on the biggest stage in sports, the Albiceleste came back to win a World Cup semifinal for the ages 2-1 over England on late…
Yes, there’s a third-place game in the 2026 World Cup. Following its semifinal round loss to Spain on Tuesday, France will play in the World Cup Bronze matchup on Saturday afternoon. They’ll play the winner of Wednesday afternoon’s semifinal round showdown between Argentina and England. Prior to the semifinal round loss, France had won each…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Spain is awaiting the winner of Argentina-England in the championship match, while France is awaiting the loser in the third-place game. All that means is we still have some fabulous football left on the docket. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day…
England and Argentina will restore their historic rivalry when the two sides go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, and, for the first time ever, Lionel Messi will be part of it. As hard as it might be to believe, it’s true: Messi has never played a match,…
Is this Lionel Messi’s swan song? The 39-year-old superstar striker is in the midst of his sixth World Cup with Argentina (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026), with the country the defending World Cup (2022) and Copa América (2024) champions. Argentina is set to face off against England in the semifinal round of the…
England and Argentina meet Wednesday for a spot in the World Cup final, and it’s been a while coming. The two sides hadn’t played each other since 2005, but few rivalries carry as much history, from a Hand of God to a David Beckham red card to a David Beckham redemption. Here’s every match the…
England and Harry Kane take on Argentina and Lionel Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Tuesday, in Atlanta Stadium. It’s a battle between the defending champion and a team that has tried again and again to reach the top of the mountain – Messi and Argentina won the tournament in 2022 in…
Kylian Mbappe saw it for himself on the field: France simply didn’t play well enough to reach a third consecutive World Cup final. The France striker will have to settle for a third-place match and the continuing chase for another Golden Boot award in a tight race with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. Mbappé, one of…
