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Messi fitness boost for Argentina ahead of 2026 World Cup

Argentina fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as Lionel Scaloni has provided a positive fitness update on Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Inter Miami superstar is set to return to action in a final warm-up fixture following a brief spell on the sidelines with a muscle complaint.

Not an insult! Lineker explains why Messi is better than Ronaldo

Former Barcelona and England striker Gary Lineker has once again weighed in on the eternal Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate, insisting that placing the Argentine above the Portuguese is simply a matter of footballing fact rather than a personal insult. Lineker also revealed how his unwavering stance on the GOAT debate caused a personal rift with the Al-Nassr and Portugal superstar.

Messi and adidas get nostalgic with World Cup 2026 collection

Celebrating Messi's last dance on the biggest stage of them all.

adidas drops retro-inspired World Cup 2026 goalkeeper kits

Nostalgia is taking over the penalty box.

'We're going to beat Messi!' - Algeria star fires World Cup warning to Argentina

Algeria attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza has confidently targeted a historic victory over Argentina in their upcoming 2026 World Cup opening match. The 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen prospect arrived in the United States ahead of the tournament and immediately shared his fearless ambitions, dismissive of the reigning world champions' psychological tactics.

LEGACY: Messi-mania - How Leo cracked America

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This week, we dive into the rise of the Lionel Messi in the United States, the emotional connection that transformed Miami, his seismic impact on U.S. soccer, and the possibility that the upcoming World Cup might offer him the most fitting stage of his career - one built around comfort, belonging, and a crowd that treats him like their own hero.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Real Sociedad	30	20	6	4	61	27	34	66	W L W W W
4	CD Tenerife	30	14	12	4	49	22	27	54	W D L D W
5	Atletico Madrid Femenino	30	14	9	7	63	39	24	51	L D L W W
6	Granada Femenino	30	13	6	11	36	42	-6	45	L L L D W
7	Athletic Bilbao	30	12	8	10	35	44	-9	44	W W L W L

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