FIFA World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi added two more milestones to his legendary FIFA World Cup career after Argentina's 3-2 win over Cabo Verde, equalling Diego Maradona's record for most World Cup assists by an Argentine. The 39-year-old also became the first player to score in eight consecutive World Cup matches as Argentina progressed to the Round of 16.

Icons such as Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Bukayo Saka have demonstrated how a stronger left foot can become a major tactical weapon

Messi put Argentina in front with sublime control and a high finish, yet the Blue Sharks refused to fade away.

Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Lamine Yamal are among football's biggest left-footed stars, but is their dominant foot giving them a competitive edge? According to a report, left-footed players are overrepresented in elite football because of the unique tactical advantages they bring to the pitch.

Designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga for the 1974 tournament, the 36.5-centimeter-tall trophy weighs 6.175 kg. Because it is crafted from 18-carat gold, roughly 4.93 kg of that total weight is pure, fine gold.

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The final day of the group stage also saw both stars add to their World Cup legacies.

The giant monument stands in the town of Cutral Co in Argentina's Neuquén province and was unveiled during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026

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Using different pairs of loaded dice for each fixture, the researchers simulated every match under the official tournament draw and FIFA rules, including extra time and penalty shootouts