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Messi vs Mbappe: World Cup 2026 could deliver the ultimate trilogy

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 11:14 IST

Between the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe shared a dressing room at Paris Saint-Germain.

Messi's magical night marred by controversy, rash tackle sparks red card debate

Lionel Messi committed a rash foul on Aissa Mandi.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 08:38 IST

'Messi reminded us why he is who he is': Henry, Ibrahimovic left gobsmacked

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 07:53 IST

Germany's training session at FIFA World Cup hampered by ‘snakes

Joshua Kimmich said his teammates came up against a snake at their World Cup training base

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 06:32 IST

The last dance? Lionel Messi is playing like he never wants the music to stop

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 06:02 IST

Haaland bows down to ‘madman’ Messi after record-breaking WC hat-trick

Erling Haaland tipped his hat to Lionel Messi

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 05:41 IST

Snake in the camp! German football team deals with problem of a venomous kind at World Cup

Snake in the camp! German football team deals with problem of a venomous kind at World Cup

Published on Jun 17, 2026 05:15 IST

Messi breaks down after sensational goal, admits enduring ‘difficult days’

Lionel Messi had tears in his eyes after scoring the opening goal vs Algeria.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 05:34 IST

Messi equals Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record with historic hat-trick

Lionel Messi scripted history in World Cup with a hat-trick against Algeria.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 03:30 IST

Mbappé breaks France's goal record in win over Senegal

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring their third goal during their World Cup match against Senegal on June 16. (AP)

Published on Jun 17, 2026 01:10 IST

$3 Million statement from Kylian Mbappe: French captain kills Senegals' hopes

Kylian Mbappe delivered a great show in the France vs Senegal match.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 24:33 IST

Haaland scores twice, adds assist in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1

Erling Haaland was sensational on his FIFA World Cup debut

Published on Jun 17, 2026 24:29 IST

Messi scripts history, becomes first-ever player to play in six FIFA World Cups

Lionel Messi scripted history against Algeria.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 24:35 IST

Argentina vs Algeria Highlights: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick to script history

Argentina vs Algeria Live Score FIFA World Cup 2026: Follow Latest Updates

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 03:32 IST

In Baturina, Croatia have found a successor to Luka: Stimac

Croatia's Luka Modric scores his side's second goal from a penalty spot during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Czech Republic at the Opus Arena in Osijek, Croatia. (AP Photo)

Published on Jun 16, 2026 21:36 IST

Mbappe's double denies Senegal fairytale as France launch WC 2026 bid with win

Kylian Mbappe delivered a stunning performance in the France vs Senegal match.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 21:36 IST

France vs Senegal Highlights: Mbappe dazzles in France's opening

France vs Senegal Live Score: Kylian Mbappe scored the first goal for France against Senegal.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 21:31 IST

Gianni Infantino meets Iran players as visa fiasco mars 'disaster' WC campaign

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former player George Weah in the stands during the match

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 16:07 IST

FIFA clears Australian VAR official accused of white supremacist hand gesture

FIFA has cleared Shaun Evans of any code of conduct breach.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 14:21 IST

Mohamed Salah rolls back the years as Egypt's new-look attack shakes Belgium

Mohamed Salah during the match vs Belgium.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 13:48 IST

Brazil suffer major Neymar blow, return now expected only in knockouts

Neymar Jr #10 of Brazil arrives before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 10:48 IST

Messi remains football's biggest attraction: Scaloni's 'whole planet' verdict

Lionel Scaloni heaped praises on Lionel Messi.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 08:12 IST

Vozinha, Cape Verde goalkeeper, plays in Portugal’s second division

Vozinha #1 of Cabo Verde makes a save during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cabo Verde.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 07:39 IST

North America’s World Cup Feels Like Three Different Tournaments

The lead-up to the tournament was punctuated by squabbles over trade, security and harsh immigration policies in the U.S.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 07:12 IST

Tunisia axe Lamouchi after one World Cup 2026 match, turn to Argentina conqueror

Tunisia axe Sabri Lamouchi after one World Cup 2026 match

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 06:55 IST

Meet Elijah Just: Chinese-origin winger scored brace for New Zealand vs Iran

New Zealand fans will remember the name Elijah Just for a long, long time.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 06:33 IST

Spain lose their identity, stray from blueprint of success with baffling tactics

Spain drift away from their blueprint of success as Luis de la Fuente's selection calls blunt their attack.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 05:57 IST

FIFA WC 2026: Lukaku shows why good, old centre forwards still matter

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates his team’s goal on Monday. (Reuters)

Published on Jun 16, 2026 05:50 IST

Iran ordered to ‘leave USA immediately’ after FIFA WC match against New Zealand

Iran's football coach revealed that the team were told to ‘leave the US immediately’

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 08:17 IST

Vozinha reveals US visa problems kept his mother from watching him

Cape Verde's Vozinha celebrates after the match against Spain.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 05:05 IST

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