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World Cup. "For me, Messi is the best player in history and Cristiano is the greatest
Messi, take to the stage. After winning the [Qatar World Cup in 2022](/sports/2022/12/18/qatar-2022-timeline-how-argentina-came-to-lift-the-world-cup) in one of the most dramatic games in history
Messi scored the first two goals of his international career that day. History also favours the South Americans. Argentina have won each of their last six World Cup
World Cup. He smiled and said "Yes". What makes Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal genuinely remarkable is not merely the praise being heaped upon him; it is the composure with which he carries
history of fitness issues, a series of injuries and mounting age (he would be 38 by the 2030 World Cup), what looks more certain is that this could be Neymar’s fourth and final
Messi, Kane? Eusebio, Gary Lineker and Ronaldo (the Brazilian one) – the list of [World Cup Golden Boot winners](/sports/2026/5/18/world-cup-golden-boot-which-players-have-top-scored-at-each-tournament) reads like a who’s who of attacking greats. But no player has ever
Messi Achieves World Cup Glory **3. Ronaldo, Brazil, World Cup winner 1994 & 2002** A tale famously of redemption. Like Cafu, striker Ronaldo was in the squad when Brazil won the World Cup
history has won as many World Cups as him.  Pele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after he and Brazil won their third World Cup title on June
World Cup in Brazil. On Saturday, Lopez is set to play in a Women's Champions League final for the first time when Barcelona face Lyon in Oslo, live on BBC Two and iPlayer
history suggests it is unlikely the 2026 Golden Boot will be won by somebody aged 30 or above. It has only happened once, when Davor Suker scored six goals aged 30 at France
history to this day. Despite its success, soccer's American fanbase didn't grow overnight. "Soccer's growth isn't linear," writer Davis said. Two years later, the professional Major League Soccer (MLS) launched. Around
Messi to Cape Verde’s Laros Duarte, our sports desk have made an [amazing guide](https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-complete-player-guide) to all 1,248 players at the 2026 **World Cup**. ***Patrick*** - I‘m a huge admirer
history for his country and in style, too. His finish was superb after he showed pace and power to create the opening in the 27th minute against Turkey in the Group D clash. "It doesn
history](/sports/2026/6/11/who-are-julian-quinones-and-raul-jimenez-mexicos-opening-match-scorers) by scoring the first goal of the 2026 World Cup, joining a list of players that includes Pele. Born in Colombia, the 29-year-old played for the country’s youth teams
history, only eight teams have ever won: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, Uruguay, England and Spain. All of these countries (with the exception of Italy, which didn't qualify this year) are considered major contenders
Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AP26131781003576-1779196260.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo is popular on and off the field [File
history, it will be jointly hosted by three countries - Mexico, Canada and the United States. The opening match will be played in Mexico City on 11 June. And the final is in the US state
Messi scored seven goals for Argentina as they lifted the World Cup trophy for the first time in 36 years at the Qatar 2022 tournament. The captain scored his team’s first goal in regulation
World Cup against South Africa in the Azteca - if he can find a starting berth in Aguirre's side. Spanish-born Alvaro Fidalgo's decision in February to represent Mexico rather than wait
history - to beat the San Antonio Spurs. It served as a reminder of what global football's most prestigious tournament is up against in the USA as the country's national team prepares to kick