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Inside Brazil's Main Training Camp for FIFA World Cup 2026

Klopp is particularly eager for one World Cup fixture

Jürgen Klopp has revealed which match at this summer’s World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico he is most looking forward to.

Argentina Training Session and Press Conference

Messi to lose his mentor? Real 'make contact' with Argentina boss Scaloni

Lionel Messi could be set to lose his long-term mentor with the Argentina national team, as Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Lionel Scaloni over the prospect of replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. The World Cup winner is being lined up to take over at the Santiago Bernabeu if Los Blancos part ways with Arbeloa.

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

Puerto Rico v Argentina - International Friendly

Messi, Argentina sued for failing to appear in Venezuela friendly

A Miami-based events company has filed a suit against Lionel Messi and the Argentine football federation after the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was rested in a friendly last year. Messi opted not to play in the exhibition against Venezuela, and VID Music Group claim that Messi promised to play a minimum of 30 minutes in the fixture - unless he was injured.

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy

How to buy Argentina World Cup 2026 tickets

Here’s how you can see the current World Cup champions in action

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How Messi completed football at the 2022 World Cup

In the winter of 2022, under the lights of Lusail, Lionel Messi finally realised the dream he'd carried with him his entire life. After years of unrelenting pressure, bitter heartbreak and agonising near-misses, Argentina’s captain rose above expectation on football’s grandest stage to deliver his country the perfect ending - and to fulfill his own destiny. Welcome to the latest episode of Icons - a GOAL podcast that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life.

"He burst into tears"... Argentina star faces World Cup absence

The tournament is scheduled for next summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper believes Ronaldo will be a liability for Portugal at the World Cup-unlike Messi

Portuguese star faces fresh criticism ahead of the World Cup

Netflix to release animated film on Argentina keeper Martinez

Netflix has confirmed the release of an animated film dedicated to Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez. The project will tell the story of his rise from Mar del Plata to global fame, blending animation, interviews and archival footage to explore the journey behind one of football’s most iconic modern goalkeepers.

After just three months in the Saudi Arabian spotlight, Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest performances are already casting a shadow over Lionel Messi and Al-Hilal’s domestic supremacy. Th

Will the Portuguese star leave through the front door? The question echoes around the stadium and beyond. Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential departure from Manchester United is the talking point of the football world. Having arrived in 2003 as a raw teenager with a mohawk and departed a decade later as a Ballon d’Or winner, he returned in 2021 eager to add more silverware to his collection. Yet here we are, less than two years on, with rumours swirling that he could once again walk out of Old Trafford. So what does it mean to “leave through the front door”? In football parlance, it is a phrase that suggests departing on good terms, head held high, reputation intact. It implies gratitude for the memories, respect for the club and its supporters, and a clear path to the next challenge. For a player of Ronaldo’s stature, it also means acknowledging his own legacy while leaving room for the next generation to flourish. The alternative—slinking out the back way—is unthinkable for a man who has b

Messi given 'unstoppable' billing by Formula 1 superstar Verstappen

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has joined the long list of sporting icons left in awe of Lionel Messi’s genius on the pitch. The Red Bull driver believes the Argentina and Inter Miami maestro possesses a unique ability to read the game that renders tactical preparation almost useless.

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Before the US and Iran… historic clashes that took place at World Cup stadiums

Doubts surround Iran's participation in the World Cup

Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Enzo Fernández’s agent: Rossini’s decision is unfair… and a move away is a possibility after the World Cup

Real Madrid's interest has linked the Argentine star with Chelsea

European national team... 'Opta' predicts the 2026 World Cup winner

Opta's computer prediction shocks Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappé

Fernandez opens up on how mental health help 'changed his life'

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has opened up about his journey with his mental health, revealing how professional support transformed his career shortly before the 2022 World Cup. He is now using his platform to encourage the next generation to prioritise their psychological well-being.

Nicolò Tresoldi offers a luxurious choice of three top-tier countries

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He also likes to score "lucky goals": could this rising star be Book's first BVB signing?

U21 international striker Nicolo Tresoldi could play for as many as three major footballing nations and is reportedly looking to move clubs again this summer. Which national team manager will be the first to call him? And what’s the situation with BVB?

Paulo Dybala could sign for a club outside Europe in three months’ time

Spain are top of the rankings… and Morocco are the 11th favourites to win the World Cup

Fierce competition is expected on the world stage

Argentina v Zambia - International Friendly

Messi wins the sympathy of the football world with his tears

He scored a brilliant goal and set up another against Zambia

Scaloni: Messi will reach his 1,000th goal without any trouble

Argentina's manager says: 'I'll sit down with La Pulga in this situation'

Video: Fan storms into Argentina coach’s press conference and surprises him with a warning message

Scaloni faces an extraordinary situation following the 5-0 win over Zambia

WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

Scaloni backs Messi for 1,000 career goals and World Cup last dance

Lionel Scaloni has thrown his support behind Lionel Messi to potentially reach the historic 1,000 career goals milestone, while insisting the Argentina captain does have the "desire" to play at the 2026 World Cup. Speaking after a dominant friendly victory against Zambia, the Albiceleste boss emphasized that the Inter Miami star still possesses the hunger to compete at the very highest level despite already achieving his ultimate dream in Qatar.

Messi shines as Argentina thrash Zambia in emotional La Bombonera farewell

Lionel Messi delivered a vintage performance at La Bombonera, recording a goal and an assist as Argentina dismantled Zambia 5-0 in their final home fixture before the 2026 World Cup. The Inter Miami icon captained the world champions to a dominant victory in what is expected to be the last home game he plays for his country.

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World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

Frequently asked questions

: West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.
: British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).
: West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.
: The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.
: West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.
: West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.
: Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.
: With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.
: Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.
: Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.
: West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.

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