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Lionel Messi

Messi’s Sixth World Cup: Argentina, Pochettino and the 2026 Picture

August 3, 2026 by James Whitmore

Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at a sixth World Cup in 2026. We examine what it means tactically, plus Pochettino’s USMNT situation and the tournament…

Categories Analysis Tags AC Milan, Argentina, Lionel Messi, Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT, World Cup, World Cup 2026

Lamine Yamal and the World Cup’s Generational Crossroads

July 26, 2026 by María Castellano

Lamine Yamal refuses to be the next Messi. As legends cling on at 2026’s World Cup, a new generation is ready to write its own story.

Categories Analysis Tags Barcelona, Generational Change, La Liga, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Spain, World Cup 2026

Messi Ties Klose’s World Cup Record: What It Means

July 14, 2026 by James Whitmore

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick against Algeria on his 200th cap ties Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup scoring record. A calm, tactical look at what happened.

Categories Analysis Tags Argentina, Group J, Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni, Miroslav Klose, World Cup 2026, World Cup records

Argentina’s Passport Leak: A Security Blunder Before the World Cup

July 4, 2026 by Daniel Hart

Argentina’s entire squad passport details were leaked before their Iceland friendly. What does the security blunder mean for football data governance ahead…

Categories News Tags Argentina, Data Security, FIFA, Football Governance, Lionel Messi, Transfers, World Cup 2026

Cape Verde’s First World Cup Goal and Day 13’s Defining Moments

June 23, 2026 by James Whitmore
Cape Verde’s First World Cup Goal and Day 13’s Defining Moments

Cape Verde scored their first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay, sending a fan wild on live BBC News. Plus Messi’s record, Mbappé, Haaland and more from…

Categories Analysis Tags Africa at the World Cup, Cape Verde, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, World Cup 2026, World Cup records

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World Cup 2026: A Guide to Football’s Biggest-Ever Tournament

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

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