With Lionel Messi’s Argentina among the winners and Kylian Mbappé’s France among the losers, the FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw has now mapped out each nation’s path through the tournament. The draw for the 2026 World Cup is complete,

Messi was asked to name his favorites to win the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and Ronaldo’s Portugal did not make his list.

Former PSG sporting director Leonardo opened up on Lionel Messi's time in France.

© Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty ImagesLionel Messi (L) of Argentina and Ousmane Dembele (R) of France. The Ballon d’Or, created in 1956 by France Football, is awarded ...

Argentine football icon, Lionel Messi has warned that defending Argentina’s World Cup title in 2026 will be a difficult task, while also revealing which nations he considers the main threats, excluding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Lionel Messi names five nations poised to dethrone Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stirring debate by excluding Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — All around the globe, eyes focused Friday on the stage where World Cup paths were sorted, nations' names chosen one by one in a draw that determined Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their title defense against Algeria and the U.

Argentina have managed to remain one of the national teams in the best shape, setting a winning pace that make them top contenders for the 2026 World Cup. However, Lionel Messi named the four national teams that could complicate their path,

Barcelona sporting director Deco has addressed transfer speculation linking club legend Lionel Messi with a return to the Catalan club.