Messi's hat trick. Balogun and Mbappe's big plays. Haaland's breakthroughs.

Lionel Scaloni tends to be pensive about a lot of things, but especially when the subject turns to another Lionel — a much more famous one, arguably the most famous athlete in the world, and one the A...

Messi recorded the first hat trick in his World Cup career while simultaneously tying Miroslav Klose for the most goals in World Cup history.

The first 45 minutes were 45 minutes to forget for France, but Les Bleus officially started their 2026 FIFA World Cup in the second half against Senegal on Tuesday.

Senegal almost broke the deadlock twice in the first half when Nicolas Jackson’s effort smashed off a post and Ismaila Sarr fired over the bar on the cusp of half-time.

Because he was the top scorer at the tournament with eight goals, he has been granted the chance to wear a special Golden Boot patch on his kit this time around.