Reigning champions Argentina narrowly avoided one of the all-time great upsets as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in one of the best matches in recent World Cup history.

Another effort like this may have the defending World Cup champs home earlier than they expect.

Messi’s goal in the 29th minute against Cape Verde was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two goals ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list.

France and Paraguay are level in the opening half of their 2026 World Cup last-16 clash in Philadelphia.

Mbappe's second-half penalty settled a scrappy contest played in furnace-like conditions, sending France through to face Morocco after Paraguay ​repeatedly disrupted the game with fouls and provocatio...

Two goals from Azzedine Ounahi in the 50th and 82nd minutes and one from Soufiane Rahimi at the death made the difference for the Atlas Lions, who will go on to play the winner of France and Paraguay ...

Argentina has spent most of the 2026 World Cup as the No. 1 overall team in the FIFA World Ranking.

The expanded 48-team format at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced unprecedented drama, and the round of 32 has already sprung a few surprises.