Why Lionel Messi Isn’t Starting for Argentina vs. Honduras—International Friendly The Argentinian legend wasn’t on the pitch for the opening whistle against Honduras. Sports Illustrated · Jun 7
Argentina vs Honduras free streams: How to watch World Cup warm-up from anywhere in the world All the ways to watch Argentina vs Honduras live streams online and from anywhere in one of the last friendlies before the 2026 World Cup gets underway. TechRadar · Jun 6
Will Lionel Messi Play in Argentina’s Warm-Up Friendly vs. Honduras? Argentina has been left fearing the worst over Lionel Messi’s fitness. Sports Illustrated · Jun 6
How to Watch Argentina vs. Honduras on TV, Live Stream Argentina has won all three battles with Honduras, most recently triumphing in 2022. Sports Illustrated · Jun 6
If this is Messi’s last World Cup, could he eclipse Maradona and win it twice? After living in the Argentina idol’s shadow, the 39-year-old star of Qatar is still capable of a final glorious chapter The Guardian - UK · Jun 6
Lionel Messi Injury: Argentina Boss Reveals Return Date As World Cup Nears Messi limped out of Inter Miami’s final pre-World Cup match with a hamstring problem. Sports Illustrated · Jun 6
Argentina vs. Honduras—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Argentina begins preparations ahead of the defense of its World Cup crown. Sports Illustrated · Jun 6
Argentina boss provides update on Lionel Messi’s fitness ahead of World Cup Messi had given Argentina an injury fright when he suffered a muscle strain playing for Inter Miami The Independent UK · Jun 6
Spain and France headline the 2026 World Cup race as England and Argentina complete the favorites' quartet The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 with the tightest field at the top in recent memory. Three independent sources —the betting markets, artificial intelligence and FIFA's official ladder— paint, for the first time in years, the same map of power. And on that map, four flags share almost… Latin Times · Jun 6
BetMGM World Cup offer: Bet £10, get £40 in World Cup final free bets It’s the World Cup final on Sunday and the BetMGM welcome offer delivers free bets to use on the game Evening Standard · Jun 5
Lamine Yamal Breaks Jude Bellingham’s Incredible La Liga Record The remarkable Barcelona teenager continues to shatter records with incredible ease. Sports Illustrated · Jun 5
2026 MLS All-Star Game: First Picks Revealed as Messi, Son, USMNT Stars Headline Five of the first 11 MLS All-Stars will represent their countries at the World Cup this summer. Sports Illustrated · Jun 5
Lionel Messi’s Post-World Cup Future Teased by Argentina Boss Lionel Scaloni also revealed the incredible power wielded by Argentina’s star man. Sports Illustrated · Jun 5
World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football: Best XI, captain picks and tips for every budget World Cup 2026 has 104 matches – can you turn them all to your advantage and bank those fantasy football points? FourFourTwo · Jun 5
Kiplinger · Jun 5 World Cup Soccer Quotes to Live By: Messi vs Ronaldo Beyond their iconic pitch rivalry, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo share a surprisingly similar outlook on life. Here are 10 quotes that define their legendary careers.
The Independent UK · Jun 5 70ft Lionel Messi statue taken down due to safety fears months after unveiling A 70ft Lionel Messi statue erected in India has been taken down just months later due to safety concerns.
International Business Times UK · Jun 5 How a 1997 Simpsons Joke Became a Viral FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction Theory A 1997 Simpsons clip resurfaces online, fueling claims it predicted the FIFA World Cup 2026 final despite fact-checkers rejecting the theory
Latin Times · Jun 5 The World's Best Are Packing Their Bags — And the 2026 World Cup Hasn't Even Started Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and England have their base camps set and their rosters ready. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 in Mexico City, here's a look at where the tournament's top contenders are preparing — and what's at stake for each one.
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 Kim Kardashian's Alleged 'Soccer Curse' Threatens Global Squads With Gruesome Injuries, Lionel Messi Backlash Kim Kardashian faces scrutiny from football fans over a supposed 'soccer curse' as her match attendances coincide with injuries and defeats. Despite no evidence, the narrative gains traction online.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 4 The 10 Best Goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked These goalkeepers could prove absolutely vital to their teams’ chances at this summer’s World Cup.
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title Argentina, seeking back-to-back World Cup titles, faces fitness concerns for key players, including Lionel Messi, ahead of the 2026 tournament. Messi, nearing retirement from international soccer, aims to cap his career with another championship, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962.
Evening Standard · Jun 4 Pep Guardiola 'to reject Inter Miami offer' as Lionel Messi reunion snubbed Spaniard set to turn down sensational reunion with one of football’s all-time legends after leaving Manchester City
Radio France Internationale · Jun 4 Players to watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 39. In the third instalment of a five-part series on players expected to make a mark at the tournament, RFI profiles a striker who holds his country's record for goals and appearances.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 4 Old but Gold: How Ronaldo & Co. Defied Father Time to Reach Another World Cup Playing past 35 was once rare. But due to advances in nutrition and training, the sport’s top—and oldest—stars are set for the big stage.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 4 First contact: Jordan's rise to the global stage Jordan will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the final instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the team's voyage into history.