Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken shape during the 2026 World Cup through two striking tributes: a giant statue in Patagonia and a mural created by more than 1,300 fans

Héctor Chávez, known as Caramelo, is a beloved figure among Mexican soccer fans

FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score a goal in six different World Cup tournaments

Jordan’s state news agency reports that one person has died and eight others have been injured in a stampede in central Amman

Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal

The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who’s in, who’s out and what’s needed to advance to the next round

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria