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Messi evolution: Argentine GOAT ‘reinvented himself five times’

Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene. While most elite stars adapt to decline, the Inter Miami talisman has spent two decades adapting to stay ahead of the game.

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Mbappe or CR7? Madrid & France superstar asked who will score the most goals at World Cup

Real Madrid's star Kylian Mbappe has set the stage for a thrilling 2026 World Cup by making a series of bold predictions regarding the tournament's top marksmen. The France captain, who is looking to banish the memories of a painful final defeat in Qatar, has weighed in on the eternal debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi while asserting his own dominance.

Where to watch Argentina today?

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Six biggest selection debates facing the World Cup favourites

We are now just days away, and World Cup fever is gripping the globe as teams from 48 countries descend on the United States, Mexico and Canada for the biggest tournament FIFA have ever staged. Managers are making their final plans ahead of the opening round of group games, but for some there are still massive decisions to be made.

Yamal, Haaland & 10 stars making their World Cup debuts

We're now less than a week away from the start of the 2026 World Cup, with teams currently making their final preparations ahead of the big kick-off in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday. This is the biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams having qualified, meaning there are a whole host of players making their first appearance on the global stage.

How to get tickets to watch Lionel Messi at the World Cup

Here’s how you can see Lionel Messi and Argentina in World Cup 2026 action

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Al Ahli U18	34	15	6	13	56	54	2	51	W W W W W
9	AlUla U18	34	14	6	14	59	51	8	48	W W L W D
10	Al Raed U18	34	10	11	13	32	46	-14	41	W L L W W
11	Al Fayha U18	34	10	8	16	42	49	-7	38	L D L L L
12	Al Hazem U18	34	10	8	16	35	46	-11	38	L W W L L

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