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Ranking 14 best moments from 2026 World Cup, from Messi's opening hat trick to Scotland's Boston takeover

Here are the best moments that this year's tournament shared with the world.

Lionel Messi is Argentina star. And Inter Miami's. 5 reasons why.

Iconic Messi moments South Florida soccer fans likely hold dearest have been his exploits in Major League Soccer as captain and star of Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi earns ‘big moment player’ praise after Argentina reaches FIFA World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered another defining World Cup performance as Argentina defeated England 2-1 to reach the 2026 FIFA World ...

Messi Memes: The Funniest Lionel Messi Memes That Took Over the Internet

Lionel Messi has become the subject of countless internet memes throughout his career, but some have stood out far more than ...

Where does Messi’s World Cup hat trick rank among Arrowhead’s greatest moments?

Those attending the FIFA World Cup contest between Argentina and Algeria won’t soon forget Lionel Messi’s magical moment.

World Cup’s most controversial moments —VAR, Messi, Balogun and football’s biggest debates

For the last six weeks, the 2026 FIFA World Cup had breathtaking goals, sold-out stadiums and unforgettable superstars. Now ...
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Messi's top 10 World Cup moments

A veritable World Cup legend, Argentina's beloved No10 has been lighting up the biggest stage in football for 20 years.
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Messi ‘savouring every moment’ ahead of record sixth World Cup

Messi has said he’s “savouring every moment” as he embarks on a record sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain returned to action for the national team on Tuesday, coming off the bench and scoring ...

This beautiful data visualization shows how Spain obliterated Argentina in the World Cup final

The 1-0 score doesn’t reflect the overwhelming domination that Spain had over Messi and his cohorts. Spain dominated the ball ...