Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub inArgentina's football icon Lionel Messi will start on the bench for their final group match against Jordan, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed. ...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Brazil protests disallowed Vinicius goal, urges FIFA to drop refereeBrazil has formally protested to FIFA after a Vinicius Jr. goal was disallowed in their World Cup win against Scotland. The Brazilian Footb...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Soccer: Neymar returns for Brazil but there's a new Junior in townNeymar made a comeback for Brazil after a long layoff, playing 20 minutes in their 3-0 World Cup win over Scotland. While his star has dimm...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: From Ghana to Cape Verde, how minnows are frustrating football’s attacking powersWhere Ghana’s phalanx wouldn’t admit England’s hyped attackers the pleasure of even a single breach. Where Cape Verde’s unyielding wall wit...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Momentum vs pressure: Which teams are peaking at the right time in 2026 FIFA World Cup?The FIFA World Cup knockout stage is here, with teams showing diverse forms. France, Brazil, and Spain are setting a strong pace with dynam...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi plays down 2030 World Cup talkLionel Messi, celebrating his 39th birthday, has indicated he'll continue playing as long as he's physically capable and contributing to hi...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
"Purely a sporting matter": FIFA President Infantino defends WC2026 hydration breaksFIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the new three-minute hydration breaks at the World Cup 2026, emphasizing their purely sporting...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Lionel Messi turns 39: A look at age-wise distribution of goals scored by Argentina iconLionel Messi, celebrating his 39th birthday, continues to shine in FIFA World Cup 2026 and for Inter Miami. He's now the FIFA World Cup's a...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Maybe they're good: FIFA to analyze use of hydration breaks at future World Cups, Infantino saysFIFA is considering retaining hydration breaks for future World Cups, with President Gianni Infantino defending their introduction this yea...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Srinagar cafe serves Bun Maska, Irani chai with a side of FIFA World CupDowntown Srinagar's Irani Cafe is buzzing with football fever, screening FIFA World Cup matches nightly. A couple, an aeronautical engineer...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
No AIIF or buts, FFBWill get our goalsThe All India Football Federation has humorously proposed a rebranding as the Football Federation of Bharat, perhaps believing that a name ...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroicsLionel Messi's move to Inter Miami appears a masterstroke as he leads Argentina towards a potential second World Cup title. Still performin...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Age against the machine: Messi & Vozinha, unlike Ronaldo so far, have shown that they can make a mountain out of ‘over-the-hill’Age is just a number for football legends as Lionel Messi, at 38, delivered a stunning World Cup hat-trick, proving his enduring magic. Mea...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Lionel Messi Juneteenth: “You cannot allow your desire to be… — Inspiring lessons on persistence, hard work, ambition, success and why you should never settle for lessQuote of the Day by Lionel Messi Juneteenth: Lionel Messi’s quote, “You cannot allow your desire to be a winner to be diminished by achievi...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi lights up the stage with hat-trick in opener vs Algeria, equals Klose’s all-time recordLionel Messi achieved a remarkable hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup debut against Algeria. This dominant performance saw the veteran play...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina is skilfully defending its title, and its fans are more obsessed than everArgentina's football champions are back on the World Cup stage. Dedicated fans have traveled thousands of miles, some by bicycle, to suppor...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo club, becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World CupsLionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. At 38, he joins...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST