Yashasvi Jaiswal at the New York New Jersey Stadium NEW DELHI: Amid the rising football fever during the ongoing FIFA season, India cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal was spotted enjoying the France vs Sweden Round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.The Instagram reel was captioned “Bucket List”, highlighting the cricketer’s … Read more
Alright, familia. Clear your calendars, stock up the fridge and get ready for the World Cup’s newly formatted Round of 32!  I am particularly excited about these matches because this is a brand new, expanded round – meaning that the thrill of knockout, win-or-go home football will come in 16 matches. The chances of dramatic … Read more
Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan on Saturday night. Messi scored on a free kick after being taken down just outside the penalty box in the 80th minute. The low … Read more
Group play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its end, and there weren’t many surprises as we head toward the knockout stage. But does that mean the favorites entering the tournament should remain the favorites ahead of the knockout stage? That’s what “First Things First’s” Nick Wright believes. As we’re nearly complete with … Read more
Lionel Messi and Argentina now know who they will face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32. Argentina clinched the top spot in Group J with two wins in its first two matches. While it has yet to play its final group stage match, its opponent has now been set following Friday’s round … Read more
Lionel Messi might not get a chance to extend his FIFA World Cup goals record when Argentina takes on Jordan in its final match of Group J play. The superstar forward won’t star in Argentina’s match against Jordan on Saturday (10 p.m. ET on FOX, the FOX Sports app and FOX One), coach Lionel Scaloni … Read more
Lionel Messi is continuing to defy the laws of physics and time at the 2026 World Cup, leaving even his former team-mates in awe of his longevity. As the veteran superstar leads Argentina’s charge for a second consecutive global crown, Spain sensation Pedri has opened up on why his former Barcelona colleague remains the most … Read more
Lionel Messi continues to remind the football world that he’s the greatest player of all time, with one GOAT move after another. Now, he’s the all-time leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer — and will only extend his mark with every goal. Thanks to his hat trick against Algeria, Messi broke multiple records in his first … Read more
Can the two GOATs meet? Lionel Messi is looking for his second World Cup title and his third appearance in a final of soccer’s biggest tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to reach his first ever final. Here’s how it can happen and where the potential clash could occur next summer. As winners of Group J, … Read more
U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (Irvine, Calif.) — As he walked to his spot in front of the microphones and cameras before the USA’s Monday morning practice session, Folarin Balogun trailed the incomparable Lionel Messi and two other players by a single goal as the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By … Read more