Messi ready to face ‘powerhouse’ England in World Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi labels England ‘a powerhouse’ ahead of unprecedented World Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi is ready for a “special” World Cup semi-final against England, who he feels are a “powerhouse” despite never having played them.

Admiration for Messi, aim for self-betterment: Yamal speaks ahead of FIFA WC quarterfinal against Belgium

Tennessee [US], July 9 (ANI): Young Spanish star Lamine Yamal expressed admiration for Argentina legend Lionel Messi, saying that he feels 'incredible' to see the World Cup-winning icon 'still playing at such a high level'. Messi, aged 39, is leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals to his name, with a hat-trick against Algeria, his first-ever in the World Cup and a goal and assist in Argentina's comeback w

2026 World Cup: What Ronaldo said about Yamal ahead of Spain vs Portugal clash

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hailed Spain’s Lamine Yamal as a player with “a very bright future” ahead of their meeting at the 2026 World Cup. The two countries will face off in the last 32 of the tournament. Ronaldo was asked for his thoughts on Yamal during the pre-match press conference. The 41-year-old was [] 2026 World Cup: What Ronaldo said about Yamal ahead of Spain vs Portugal clash

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Lionel Messi back in front in star-studded race for Golden Boot

England’s saviour is in hot pursuit of France superstar

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Top Scorers with Assists

Stay updated with the thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race! As of July 2, 2026, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are neck-and-neck at the top, both with 6 goals. They are closely followed by formidable contenders Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, each with 5 goals. This comprehensive article provides the full list of top goal scorers and assist.

Pick your England XI for World Cup semi-final

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?

World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal reacts to facing Ronaldo in Round of 16

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has spoken ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Portugal, saying it would be an honour to face Cristiano Ronaldo. The post World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal reacts to facing Ronaldo in Round of 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Unrepentant Lamine Yamal has no intention of changing his lifestyle: ‘I have the power to do whatever I want with my life’

Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal is the best young footballer in the world and is enjoying the trappings of his fame

World Cup guide: Lamine Yamal leads Spain as Ronaldo and Modric face final run

World Cup guide: Lamine Yamal leads Spain as Ronaldo and Modric face final run

Lionel Messi makes England "powerhouse" claim ahead of "special" World Cup semi-final

Argentina captain Lionel Messi makes England powerhouse claim ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

Argentina are led by the ageless wonder that is Lionel Messi and his supporting cast is more than just a rump of faceless grunts... here's what England have to overcome in huge semi-final, writes OLIVER HOLT

Argentina are led by the ageless wonder that is Lionel Messi and his supporting cast is more than just a rump of faceless grunts... here's what England have to overcome in huge semi-final, writes OLIVER HOLT

Lionel Messi Surpasses Miroslav Klose as Historic World Cup Winner and Scorer

The Argentinean captain Lionel Messi became this Monday the all-time top scorer and player with the most victories in World Cup history after scoring a decisive brace against Austria in Dallas. On June 22, the current World Champion Argentina secured qualification for the World Cup 2026 round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0 in Dallas, []

BREAKING NEWS: Messi Becomes Leading Goal Scorer in World Cup History!

Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. On W News Extra, host Leigh-Ann Gerrans speaks with Alex Malouf, founder of Riyadh-based communications consultancy Narrative Shapers, and broadcaster and journalist Jono Hayes about Messi's record-breaking achievement and the latest action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #Messi #LionelMessi #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #Argentina #Football #FIFAWorldCup #Soccer #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaEnglish #WNewsExtra

World Cup 2026 stats: Who’s hit more shots than Mbappe? Who’s run further than Kane? Who’s tackled more than Anderson?

Lionel Messi, Youri Tielemans and Pedri all stand out among the numbers at the 2026 World Cup so far

Mbappé Is The Best Player In The World. Another World Cup Would Make It Undeniable.

Lionel Messi is magical. Erling Haaland is dominant. Harry Kane is world-class. Kylian Mbappé is the whole package.

The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham & more…

Messi is one behind a Brazilian legend. The post The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham more appeared first on Planet Football.

Cristiano Ronaldo praises Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup showdown: ‘Has a bright future’

Cristiano Ronaldo has tipped FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal for a ‘bright future’ ahead of the massive World Cup Round of 16 clash between Spain and Portugal on Monday. The Portuguese captain...

Fans celebrate Messi after record-breaking Argentina victory

Argentine soccer fans at home and abroad celebrate Lionel Messi's historic performance as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #argentina #lionelmessi #austria #fifa #fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2026 Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4g0FNrF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Messi and Mbappe both on 6 goals: The FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race is now a thriller with 5 contenders

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied on 6 goals in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race, with Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr and Ousmane Dembele still in contention. The battle for football's biggest individual prize is just heating up.

Revealed: What Lionel Messi said after breaking Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup top scorer record

Lionel Messi reflects on becoming the World Cup all-time top scorer with 18 goals after a match against Austria, celebrating team success and future prospects.

Mesin gol pamer bisa

LOS ANGELES: Pentas Piala Dunia 2026 menjadi medan Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, dan Erling Haaland mempamerkan sentuhan berbisa untuk membantu pasukan masing-masing mengharungi kempen awal kejohanan dengan cemerlang. Tumpuan utama sudah tentu terarah kepada Messi,39, yang telah mengumpul lima gol selepas dua perlawanan, dengan terbaharu meledak dua gol ketika Argentina menewaskan Austria 2-0 dalam aksi ... Read more The post Mesin gol pamer bisa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Messi or Ronaldo? Study links preference to political leanings

Messi or Ronaldo? Study links preference to political leanings

2026 World Cup Golden Boot odds: Lionel Messi retakes lead and favored betting role entering quarterfinals

Lionel Messi is back in front for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

Lionel Messi makes history, becomes all-time leading World Cup goalscorer

He's done it: Lionel Messi is officially the top goalscorer in World Cup history.

👀 Brazil discover rival for first World Cup knockout tie

Brazil already know who they will face in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the tournament. Japan finished second...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal watches Messi-led Argentina in action; RR shares pictures

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 2 (ANI): India and Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Yashasvi Jaiswal attended Argentina's FIFA World Cup final league stage clash against Jordan. Taking to their official Instagram page, Jaiswal's IPL franchise posted some pics of the dashing left-hander in the stadium watching the match while wearing the iconic white and blue striped number 10 Lionel Messi jersey of the defending ch

World Cup 2026 Top Scorers: Messi, Haaland & Most Goals in Race for Golden Boot

List of the top goalscorers at World Cup 2026, including Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and more