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 ...

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 ...

The list of players and coaches who have declared Lionel Messi the best they’ve ever seen is virtually endless. Among them are many of the Argentine national team players who won the 2022 World Cup ...

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 ...

World Chess Champion D Gukesh said his laptop wallpaper until a few years ago was a collage of former world champions. FIDE shared the comment from Gukesh after he became the 18th World Chess Champion ...

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 ...

What are Covers’ free World Cup picks and predictions? Covers’ expert soccer betting analysts have more than 25 years of experience making smart soccer picks, and the 2022 World Cup is no ...

There's another world cup before the World Cup coming to the United States this summer. Cities across the country are set to host games for the 2025 Club World Cup beginning in June, and this year ...