Sachin Tendulkar presented a signed Team India jersey to Lionel Messi, capping off an unforgettable evening at Wankhede Stadium.| Sports News

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.

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.

Lionel Messi proceeded straight to the Leela Palace Hotel after landing in New Delhi, where he is scheduled to attend a closed-door meet-and-greet with a select group of guests as part of the final leg of his G.O.A.T India Tour. Lionel Messi India Tour Live: Messi arrives in Delhi

Messi, 38, had said during the 2022 World Cup that the tournament in Qatar, which Argentina went on to win, would be his last.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enter the 2026 World Cup with legendary resumes with plenty of similarities and some big differences.

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.

While it's likely he will be on hand to help the Albiceleste to defend their FIFA World Cup title in 2026, Lionel Messi is not a confirmed presence at the tournament.

Lionel Messi spoke about his place in the next World Cup, and his words set off a new wave of debate across football circles. His tone stayed calm and honest. He said that he still feels a strong

Kansas City will host six World Cup matches next summer. Reigning champion Argentina will play at Arrowhead Stadium during the first round of the tournament, as will Algeria, Austria, Curaçao, Ecuador,

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in a fascinating MLS Cup matchup at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.