Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a ...

Messi’s first goal in the 2026 World Cup was an absolute beauty.

On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing of the guard in world soccer seemed at hand, Lionel Messi sent a message ...

Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record for the most goals scored in men’s FIFA World Cup history after producing a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday night. The ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after ...

Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying the record for most men's World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Klose after scoring a hat trick and staking Argentina to a 3-0 lead over Algeria before ...

Kylian Mbappe has scored 14 goals in just 15 games at the World Cup after netting twice against Senegal on Tuesday. At just 27, Mbappe has established himself as one of the most impactful players in ...

There are few things more basic than turning towards a screen and expecting Lionel Messi to score. It is why spectators fill MLS stadiums on the regular, like clockwork, a drilled-in habit rather than ...

The stars shined on Tuesday at the World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all shining.

Lionel Messi opened Argentina's World Cup defense run with a special hat trick, his first ever in the tournament in a 3-0 win vs. Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi scores his first World Cup hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose's career World Cup scoring record.

Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an ...