In their two most recent knockout matches at the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi both missed penalties before scoring and assisting to help France and Argentina advance.
In an interview with Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport, former coach Fabio Capello stated that Lionel Messi is the greatest among the great players, while also assessing other strikers shining at the 2026 World Cup.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has intensified pressure on FIFA, declaring it "cannot remain silent" about referee decisions in their round of 16 World Cup 2026 loss to Argentina.
According to former star Rivaldo, no words can describe what Lionel Messi achieved in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
According to coach Lionel Scaloni, 39-year-old forward Lionel Messi demonstrated true leadership qualities by bouncing back after a missed penalty, continuing to fight, and inspiring Argentina to a comeback victory against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina's 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 was overshadowed by a series of contentious decisions from French referee Francois Letexier.
Lionel Messi becomes the first player to miss two penalties in a single World Cup tournament after failing to beat goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir in Argentina's round of 16 match against Egypt.
Coach Lionel Scaloni hopes Argentina reaches this year's World Cup final and faces Spain, to make up for the canceled intercontinental Super Cup match.
Witnessing his wife's pregnancy helped Argentina national team defender Lisandro Martinez abandon thoughts of retirement, allowing him to participate in his second consecutive World Cup.
With just a few brief remarks to female reporter Sofia Martinez, the Argentina captain indirectly refuted years of rumors surrounding an alleged extramarital relationship between them.
Goalkeeper and captain Vozinha proud as Cape Verde twice equalized against Argentina, only losing in extra time in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina's third goal was ruled an own goal, costing Lionel Messi an assist in their 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Captain Lionel Messi admitted Argentina played below their potential despite a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde, emphasizing the balance among teams at the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi continues to rewrite World Cup history with a series of new milestones, even as Argentina was held to a 1-1 draw by Cape Verde in the round of 16 in Miami.
Defender Sidny Lopes Cabral wants to swap jerseys with former teammate Nicolas Otamendi instead of Lionel Messi after cape verde faces argentina in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.
Cape Verde president Jose Maria Neves believes the national team is capable of surprising reigning champions Argentina in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.
