Is Lionel Messi playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? That's the question on everyone's minds entering next summer's 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Argentina claimed their third World Cup in 2022, defeating France in a thrilling penalty shootout. The victory saw Messi, who bagged a brace in the final and took home the Golden Ball, finally lift the one trophy that eluded him throughout his legendary career.

The 2026 World Cup is still more than 180 days away, yet anticipation around Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has already sent the event into a frenzy.

The 2026 Word Cup is approaching next summer and most of the biggest soccer stars will arrive in the United States, Canada and Mexico to represent their national teams at the best tournament in the world that takes place every four years.

Messi, Beckham, Henry, and Steve Carell spark chaos in Lay’s hilarious World Cup ad about hosting the ultimate watch party.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off six months from Thursday. Here's a deep dive into how the tournament could shape up and the top teams to watch.

Some big names will be playing here, too, like Lionel Messi and Argentina and a star-studded Netherlands squad that should bring a big traveling fan base. While initial expectations were some 650,000 fans could travel to KC as part of the World Cup games, that number may now be bigger, representatives from KC2026 say.

Legal action taken by former employee against FIFA over 2022 World Cup final debacle when top chef Salt Bae sneaked onto the pitch and pestered Argentina legend Lionel Messi

Follow the live updates of the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T tour of India where the 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning captain of Argentina and an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will now stop in Mumbai.