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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team after the 2024 World Cup final, citing personal loss and a desire to step back after two decades of service.
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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team after the 2024 World Cup final, citing personal loss and a desire to step back after two decades of service.

From 2010 to 2017, nutrition coach Holger Stromberg transformed the German national soccer team’s relationship with food, turning dietary guidance into a narrative that blended culinary artistry with athletic performance.

Spain edged Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim the 2026 World Cup, a victory that capped a tournament reshaped by a 48‑team format, record attendances and the emergence of fresh talents alongside the farewells of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kylian Mbappé has become the all‑time leading scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals, overtaking Lionel Messi’s 21‑goal record and cementing his place among the game’s greatest marksmen.

In a dramatic finish to the World Cup third‑place match, Kylian Mbappé’s brace not only secured victory over England but also reshaped the all‑time scoring rankings, pushing the French star ahead of Lionel Messi.

Kylian Mbappe’s brace in the third‑place match not only secured a podium finish but also reshaped the all‑time World Cup scorer chart, edging past Lionel Messi.

Mbappé's latest goal propels him to the summit of World Cup scoring history, rewriting the record books.

Kylian Mbappé's 22 World Cup goals have pushed Lionel Messi to second place, reshaping the tournament's legendary scorer hierarchy.

In a rare interview, Germany's 2014 World Cup captain Philipp Lahm details the unassuming daily rituals that anchored the team, the strategic substitutions that shaped the final, and the emotional weight of ending a long‑awaited championship drought.
The 2026 World Cup final will pit Argentina against Spain at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, a match that promises historic storylines, prestigious awards and a showcase of football’s greatest talents.

Mbappé's 10 goals in the 2026 tournament eclipse Messi's eight, while four players reached the seven‑goal mark. The achievement also reshapes all‑time scoring charts, with Mbappé and Messi surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose.

FIFA is weighing a 64‑team format for the 2030 World Cup to mark its 100th anniversary, balancing financial incentives and global inclusion against concerns over competitive integrity and player welfare.

With three wins needed to lift the trophy, England's star‑studded lineup features Harry Kane's Bayern Munich resurgence and Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid breakthrough, while a host of Premier League talents prepare for a showdown against Norway in Miami.

England's roster blends Premier League stars with Europe's biggest clubs, boasting record‑breaking transfer values and a goal‑scoring duo that have already accounted for ten of the team's eleven goals this summer.

A look at the unprecedented dominance of superstar players, the blend of science and tradition, and the surprising underdog moments that defined this World Cup.

Kylian Mbappé broke a historic tie in knockout‑stage scoring, moving to 17 career World Cup goals while Lionel Messi remains atop the Golden Boot race.

After a 15‑year international stint that included a 2014 World Cup triumph, Manuel Neuer confirmed he will no longer wear the German shirt, ending a chapter that placed him among the nation's most iconic players.
Hundreds of soccer enthusiasts gathered at Zócalo Food Truck Park in Milwaukee to watch Mexico’s match against Czechia, turning the venue into a bustling celebration of food, music, and camaraderie.

A retrospective ranking of the ten greatest World Cup performers, celebrating feats that have become part of football lore.

The 2026 World Cup's mandatory hydration breaks have divided supporters, yet the tournament's high‑scoring matches and innovative tweaks hint at a lasting evolution in how soccer adapts to extreme conditions.

Cristiano Ronaldo's brace against Uzbekistan highlighted his historic World Cup milestone and a massive fan turnout in Houston.

A thunderstorm delay tested both teams, but France emerged victorious with a 3‑0 result, featuring Mbappe's record‑tying goals and a glimpse of Messi's all‑time scoring milestone.

A thunderstorm that halted play for nearly two hours gave way to a dramatic finish as France edged Iraq 3‑0, with Mbappe moving to within one goal of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.

Lionel Messi's second goal in stoppage time gave Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria, marking his 18th World Cup goal and extending his record of scoring in six consecutive tournaments.