The International Football Association Board (IFAB) confirmed that the VAR process leading to a red card for Swiss forward Breel Embolo in their one-three loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals was not in accordance with current laws.
Kelci Rose, girlfriend of defender Marcos Senesi, shared a video unboxing World Cup 2026 souvenir bags, which included a mate thermos and cup set gifted by Lionel Messi to all Argentina players.
Despite Argentina's loss to Spain in the final and midfielder Rodri winning the World Cup 2026 Golden Ball, the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) still awarded the best player title to Lionel Messi.
Cristiano Ronaldo liked an Instagram post in which a journalist questioned whether FIFA rigged the 2026 World Cup for Lionel Messi and Argentina to reach the final.
Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos announced that Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul would receive indefinite leave and decide their return to the club, following their participation in the 2026 World Cup final with the Argentina national team.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi demanded referee and VAR intervention after Spain defender Marc Cucurella covered his mouth while speaking during the 2026 World Cup final.
At the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi increasingly drifts into spaces on the right wing, especially towards the end of matches, fully utilizing his favored diagonal passing trajectory.
More than 20 years after expressing his desire to play a World Cup final against Spain, Lionel Messi's dream is finally realized at the 2026 tournament.
Indulging in his favorite cheese pizza and carbonated soft drinks once caused Lionel Messi's performance to decline, leading to persistent injuries and bouts of vomiting on the field.
