Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enter the 2026 World Cup with legendary resumes with plenty of similarities and some big differences.

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.

Argentina could play two group matches in North Texas in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and even have its base camp in D-FW.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi works out during a training session, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of Saturday's of the MLS Cup soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Credit: AP/Darryl Dyck BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi isn't saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has explained what he expects from the 2026 World Cup from his national team.

El capitán de la selección argentina Lionel Messi aseguró que el equipo va a luchar al máximo para defender su título de campeón del mundo