
Messi Eyes Fourth World Cup Final in New Jersey
Lionel Messi, the Argentine icon, is set to feature in a fourth World Cup final, aiming to cement his legacy while his club future extends to 2028.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Pelé across Soccer, Football.

Lionel Messi, the Argentine icon, is set to feature in a fourth World Cup final, aiming to cement his legacy while his club future extends to 2028.

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina's 2016 Copa America final loss, yet the 35‑year‑old will line up for one more World Cup final, this time at the venue now known as MetLife Stadium, which has been rebranded as the New York‑New Jersey Stadium.

Lionel Messi is set to feature in a second World Cup final at the same venue where he announced his international retirement, a testament to his enduring impact on Argentina’s recent successes.

Lionel Messi is set to feature in a World Cup final at the stadium where he once announced his retirement, reflecting on his influence, recent triumphs and future with Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is set to play in the World Cup final at the very stadium where he announced his international retirement in 2016, a moment that underscores his lasting influence on Argentina’s recent successes.

Lionel Messi, who announced his international retirement after the 2016 Copa America final, is set to play in another World Cup final at the same venue where he made that declaration, seeking a crowning achievement for his nation.

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 high‑octane third‑place match in Miami, England surged to a 6‑4 win over France. Mbappé’s brace secured the Golden Boot, while Deschamps’ final game marked the end of an era.

England finished third in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France, highlighted by Kylian Mbappe's record‑breaking performance and a hat‑trick from Bukayo Saka.

England edged France 6-4 in a high-scoring third-place match, with Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick and Kylian Mbappe’s 22nd goal of the tournament headline the action.

In a high‑scoring clash in Miami, England secured third place with a 6‑4 win, while Kylian Mbappe cemented his status as the tournament’s all‑time leading scorer.

A 6‑4 victory over France in Miami saw Bukayo Saka net a hat‑trick, Kylian Mbappe add two goals and finish with 22 for the tournament, while Didier Deschamps oversaw his last match in charge.

A dramatic third-place showdown in Miami saw England outgun France 6-4, highlighted by Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick and Kylian Mbappé’s record-breaking tally.

England secured third place in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France, a match that saw Bukayo Saka net a hat-trick and Kylian Mbappe become the tournament's all‑time leading scorer.

A high‑scoring encounter in the United States saw England edge past France 6‑4, with Mbappé breaking records and Deschamps bidding farewell to the national team.

England surged to a four-goal lead before France rallied, with Kylian Mbappé matching Gerd Müller's record, Michael Olise rewriting assist history, and Dayot Upamecano anchoring a defensive comeback.

The world cup final will see Argentina's Lionel Messi play his last match for his nation, facing Spain's rising star Lamine Yamal and a Spanish side eager to cement its dominance. The encounter also brings together coaches Luis de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, defensive stalwarts Rodri and Emiliano Martinez, and even a trophy presentation by Donald Trump, all set against a backdrop of geopolitical tension.

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.

At 19, Lamine Yamal stands on the brink of World Cup history as Spain prepares to meet Argentina in the final, seeking to join an exclusive club of teenage scorers and cement his place in football lore.

In a recent interview, veteran coach Kenny Cooper shares his emotional recollections of the England versus Croatia World Cup match, his formative years playing alongside Pele, and his lifelong commitment to nurturing soccer talent in Baltimore and beyond.

An exploration of how soccer inspires personal expression, from vibrant nail art to grassroots coaching, amid the excitement and controversy of the 2026 World Cup.