reigning World Cup champion Lionel Messi and the U.S. men’s national soccer team to be among those playing major roles in driving attention to the sport and the tournament during the next 500 days.

The 2026 World Cup presents a significant factor in Messi’s decision. As the reigning World Cup champions, Argentina will participate, and Messi remains a key member of the national team. Staying in ...

The best in the world is Leo (Messi).” Despite being sidelined due to injury ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Lo Celso has remained a key player for Argentina under coach Lionel Scaloni. The midfielder ...

In 500 days, the men’s 2026 World Cup ... a men’s World Cup final after Geoff Hurst during England’s win in 1966) was enough to take the match, which ended 3-3 and saw Messi score twice ...

Inter Miami are preparing for frigid temperatures in their official 2025 debut, and while that will still involve Lionel Messi ... calendar after the 2026 World Cup In October, The Athletic ...

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Champions Cup match against Sporting Kansas City has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions, including heavy snowfall, the North American soccer body CONCACAF ...

As much as the Manchester United legend and Inter Miami co-owner wants Messi to stay in Miami, a return to Barcelona seems inevitable. Jan 18, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Inter Miami CF forward ...

3 countries banned from qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026 ... playing 2026 World Cup “My six-year-old asks me why they don’t want me in Argentina” - When Lionel Messi hit back at ...

Latorre reveals that Europe is a more likely stop for Messi when he bids farewell to Florida. The World Cup winner has expressed a desire to extend his journey in MLS beyond this year, but Latorre ...

This year is a big one for Messi and Miami, who will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer. Meanwhile, preparations for the 2025 MLS season, which begins in February ...