reigning World Cup champion Lionel Messi and the U.S. men’s national soccer team to be among those playing major roles in driving attention to the sport and the tournament during the next 500 days.

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Argentina great Lionel Messi wants to play in the 2026 World Cup, but is too early to make any official announcements, his national coach Lionel Scaloni said on Thursday.

What can we expect from Argentina World Cup winner, soccer star and national team captain Lionel Messi in 2025? The legend will turn 38 years old on June 24th, but millions across the globe will ...

This summer, the inaugural edition of the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be held in the United States. Featuring 32 teams, the competition is poised to become one of the most significant ...

Argentina great Lionel Messi wants to play in the 2026 World Cup, but is too early to make any official announcements, his national coach Lionel Scaloni said on Thursday. Scaloni, who led ...

BUENOS AIRES - Argentina great Lionel Messi wants to play in the 2026 World Cup, but is too early to make any official announcements, his national coach Lionel Scaloni said on Jan 30. Scaloni ...

The only major concern will be how Messi fairs in the international window which takes place prior to this year's Club World Cup. Messi's Argentina are involved in two World Cup qualifiers on June 4 ...

Now, the MLS club is reportedly planning to extend Messi’s contract, but also allowing him to return to Europe and help Argentina national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi’s current contract ...

"They made Messi world champion" - Bruno Alves asks Portugal stars to emulate Argentina players and help Cristiano Ronaldo lift World Cup "The expectation is big" - Neymar vows to 'give his life ...

Marcelo Endelli/Getty ImagesLionel Messi reacts during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru Paredes has strong reasons for his opinion. He was Neymar’s ...

The possibility of a return to Barcelona holds immense appeal for Messi. He expressed a strong desire to return to the club where he achieved so much success. However, the possibility of a return to ...