History of FIFA World Cup

Messi, World Cup

Who has most goals in World Cup history? Lionel Messi ascends to top spot of all time, Kylian Mbappé on his heels

Already considered by many as the greatest of all time, Messi has now scored more goals than any other player in World Cup history.

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Most goals in World Cup history: List of all-time top scorers in FIFA men's soccer tournament as Messi moves past Klose

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Lionel Messi’s responds to breaking all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record

Iraq, 2026 World Cup

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World Cup 2026 live updates: Mbappe puts France ahead 1-0 on Iraq at halftime; Argentina’s Messi makes history with 2-0 win vs. Austria

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Argentina, France and Norway play with Messi, Mbappé and Haaland looking to score again.

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How to live stream France vs Iraq: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel

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How to watch the 2026 World Cup with Sling TV: TV channels, game schedule, and streaming deals

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Switzerland vs. Canada at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups

Switzerland face Canada at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday evening in a game to decide who will top Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Where to watch 2026 U.S. Championship live: Final round TV coverage, channel and streaming guide for Sunday

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Where to watch Wimbledon qualifying 2026: Full schedule, TV channel and live stream

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Colombia vs. Congo DR at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups

Colombia sit atop the group after a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in their World Cup opener, although the scoreline flattered the South American side.

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World Cup Schedule Today: Times & Channel For Monday’s Matches, Plus Latest Group Stage Standings

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England vs. Ghana at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch in UK, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups

Sweden, World Cup and Netherlands

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A Brief History Of USMNT Wins At The FIFA World Cup

Since competing in the very first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, the Americans have recorded 10 victories in 38 matches.

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Netherlands make World Cup history with stunning 5-1 demolition of Sweden

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Netherlands’ rout of Sweden breaks crazy World Cup record

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Five-star Netherlands take off in Houston

On Saturday night (IST), the Dutch team brimming with talent and seen as dark horses for the title, didn’t have to call upon individual footwork to entertain.

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Netherlands thump Sweden in Houston to get World Cup liftoff

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FIFA WC 2026: Gakpo, Brobbey hit double each as Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1

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Forty years after Diego Maradona's hand of God, Lionel Messi writes his own FIFA World Cup legend

The FIFA World Cup has seen Argentina's football legends, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, create historic moments on the same date, June 22.

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FIFA World Cup all-time leading scorers

Lionel Messi, Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Pele, Gerd Muller and Just Fontaine among the many greats to feature. Ever since its inception in 1930, the FIFA World Cup™ has brought together the globe's greatest players in a celebration of the ...

Fact-check: Trump says the 2026 World Cup is the ‘most successful' in history

President Donald Trump on June 10 touted this year's World Cup as the "most successful World Cup they've ever had," citing FIFA's ticket sales. But the raw number conceals other realities about this year’s sales.

1,000 matches later, World Cup history belongs to Japan and Tunisia

Japan vs Tunisia is significant outside the group standings. The match will break history as the World Cup's 1000th.Here's what to know.