Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi scores vs Jordan: Argentina captain makes new World Cup record with record-extending goal

Argentina star forward Lionel Messi created a new World Cup record with a record-extending goal on Sunday in the match against Jordan after coming on from the bench.

Lionel Messi benched by Argentina: Why Argentina left him out of starting XI vs Jordan game?

Lionel Messi found himself on the bench as Argentina announced the starting XI for the World Cup 2026 final group-stage match against Jordan. Messi has scored all the goal for Argentina so far in the tournament.

Messi vs Ronaldo one last time? How the two icons could meet in FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are likely making their final appearance at the FIFA World Cup this year and have headlined victories for Argentina and Portugal respectively so far. Here's how the two superstars could have one 'Last Dance' in the knockout stage.

Lionel Messi celebrates 39th birthday in the gym as Argentina star prepares for Jordan showdown | Watch

Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday, 24 June, two days after scoring a brace in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in their FIFA World Cup Group J match in Dallas. Here's how the star forward celebrated the special day.

Stop and sing: Argentina's unusual plan to celebrate Lionel Messi's 39th birthday

Don't be surprised if at one particular time you see all the people in Argentina singing one same song on 24 June. That would be a special tribute to Lionel Messi who turns 39 on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo ignores Lionel Messi question, labels another 'pointless' after Portugal win: WATCH

Cristiano Ronaldo was in no mood to discuss Lionel Messi after he ended his major tournament goal drought with a brace in Portugal's 5-0 FIFA World Cup 2026 victory over Uzbekistan.

Messi silences age debate after becoming World Cup's greatest goalscorer: 'I'm not spending time...'

Lionel Messi refused to entertain questions over him soon turning 39 as he surpassed Miroslav Klose on Monday to become the highest goalscorer in the World Cup history.

Argentina vs Austria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi brace seals Round of 32 spot for La Albiceleste

Argentina vs Austria Highlights (Argentina national football team vs Austria national football team): Lionel Messi struck twice to help Argentina register a 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas on Monday. With the second win at this edition, Argentina have qualified for the Round of 32.

Lionel Messi makes FIFA World Cup history with goal in Argentina-Austria clash: Watch

Iconic forward Lionel Messi added another world record to his impressive collection after scoring in Argentina's FIFA World Cup Group J clash against Austria in Dallas on Monday, 22 June.

Algeria lodge official complaint over controversial tackle involving Lionel Messi: 'Deserved a red card'

Algeria have lodged an official complaint with FIFA over refereeing decisions during their 3-0 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026, citing controversial incidents involving Lionel Messi.