When Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup above his head three and a half years ago, at the golden age of 35, the narrative inevitably followed that this would be his final moment on the global stage.

The 38-year-old became the leading scorer in the showpiece's history as he smashed a brace against Austria.

June 22 : Twenty years after Lionel Messi first stepped onto a World Cup stage, Argentina are still being pulled along by the same irresistible force.The question before the…

The Argentinian showed why he is perhaps the greatest player in history by delivering another World Cup masterclass - just two days before his 39th birthday.

Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by two vastly different characters -- Diego Maradona and…

BUENOS AIRES, June 23 — Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by two vastly different characters...

Lionel Messi has been truly brilliant in the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far, scoring five goals in two games. | Football News

Spektakel und Superlative: Lionel Messi glänzt. Er könnte die WM prägen wie noch nie ein Spieler zuvor in seinem Alter. Doch wenn es so weitergeht, bekommen die argentinischen…

Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken shape during the 2026 World Cup through two striking tributes: a giant statue in Patagonia and a mural created by more than 1,300…

Lionel Messi added another historic World Cup milestone for Argentina days after an emotional update involving his family.

BUENOS AIRES (AP) -- Argentina's passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the 2026 World Cup : A statue stands 26 meters tall in a remote town

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EXCLUSIVE: Lionel Messi is currently seeking to land a second World Cup and the Argentine ace has set his sights on the Olympics in Los Angeles to wave goodbye to his…

A small act of adoration sheds light on what may be the secret to Argentina’s World Cup success.

When Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup above his head three and a half years ago, at the golden age of 35, the narrative inevitably followed that this would be his final moment on…

The Argentinian soccer legend has been honored — or dishonored — with an 85-foot monument in Patagonia.