MYSTERIOUS: 4 | Mind Blowing Facts

Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal: Veteran genius vs teenage prodigy

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal face off in a generational football comparison. Messi boasts over 800 career goals and consistent elite performance for years. Yamal, a young prodigy, shows remarkable achievements and potential for greatness. Messi has a stellar FIFA World Cup record, while Yamal scored one goal. This contest…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 all records so far: Top scorers, goals, assists, clean sheets and historic milestones

FIFA World Cup 2026 records so far: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen numerous records shattered across its expanded format. Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer and assist provider in men's World Cup history. Spain's Unai Simon set a new record for consecutive clean sheet minutes in goal.…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

FIFA World Cup Golden Boot 2026: Third-place playoff reshapes race as Lionel Messi falls behind

FIFA world cup golden boot 2026: Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer and moved ahead of Lionel Messi. He scored twice in France's 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff. Mbappe's brace took his tournament tally to ten goals, two more than Messi's eight. England built…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final tickets: Ticket price, booking, where to buy Argentina vs Spain tickets; Check latest sale details

FIFA World Cup Final ticket prices: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final tickets remain in high demand ahead of Argentina vs Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium. Here's how fans can still buy tickets, the official booking options, latest ticket prices, categories and important details before the title clash.

The Economic Times · Jul 18

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi hails Lamine Yamal as 'truly amazing' ahead of Spain's final

Lionel Messi acknowledged Lamine Yamal as an amazing player before the World Cup final. Argentina aims to prevent the young Spanish sensation from achieving a historic milestone. Defending champions Argentina secured a thrilling comeback win against England in their semifinal. Spain reached the FIFA World Cup final after defeating France…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Post Malone tells fans he hasn’t forgotten ‘ole Stoney’ as rap comeback gathers pace

The chart-topping musician has teased unreleased music that appears to revisit his hip-hop roots following the success of his country debut and ahead of a major FIFA World Cup performance.

BANG Premier · Jul 17

FIFA World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

In the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade, according to the Brewers Association, a trade group for craft brewers. Canada has seen a similar decline, according to the national statistics agency. The Brewers of Europe trade association says the story is the same in the European Union.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Been played by deep play? How FIFA World Cup 2026 shapes the modern football fan

Despite the shadow of controversy, numerous football enthusiasts engaged with this year's Fifa World Cup. The expanded format highlighted both rising nations and well-known athletes. Yet, dubious officiating and VAR's implementation sparked intense debates and anger among fans. Ultimately, the final showdown between Spain and Argentina reinforced the excellence of…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

All About the 2026 FIFA World Cup's Final Weekend: Schedule, Stadiums and Star-Studded Music Performances

The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to an end this weekend with two matches that will decide the final standings of the tournament, along with an unprecedented entertainment lineup featuring some of the biggest names in music and Hollywood.

Latin Times · Jul 17

Pele's 1958 FIFA World Cup final jersey sold for a whopping $5 million at US auction house

Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt fetched USD 4.9 million at auction. This iconic jersey was worn during Brazil's first World Cup victory. The shirt is now the second most expensive football jersey ever sold. It trails only Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup shirt. Pele, a three-time World Cup winner,…

The Economic Times · Jul 17