Lionel Messi already had the perfect ending at the 2022 World Cup. What does the magician have up his sleeve in 2026?

Lamine Yamal led Spain to the European championship at 16. Now, 18, can the Barcelona superstar take the throne at the World ...

Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar ...

The remarkable Barcelona teenager continues to shatter records with incredible ease.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the top of the game for the past 20 years, BBC Sport looks at a rivalry that ...

Will Messi and Neymar be at the World Cup? They are a part of a group of high-profile players who had injuries ahead of the ...

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ promises to be historic, not only because of its new expanded format, but also because of the number ...

Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

With the friendlies well underway, the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially around the corner, and how better to get ready than by paying close attention to the young stars poised to steal ...