June 17, 2026
Messi, who turns 39 next week, capped a historic night in which he became the first man to play in six World Cups
The showpiece event has produced early shocks across continents
The stoppages are disrupting the flow of matches, van Dijk says
The referee remains in the spotlight after being turned away on arrival in Miami
The 32-year-old footballer faces allegations of rape and sexual assault in Britain
FIFA says it cannot dictate host nations' immigration decisions, despite prior promises
Eight teams from the continent are looking to make their mark on football’s biggest stage
They jumped two spots from No. 3 after World Cup tune-up victories over Iceland and Honduras
