Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Argentina survived an almighty scare last time out, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in one of the best games of the tournament.

In the biggest edition of the World Cup yet, we've already seen more goals than ever before — and we've already witnessed some bangers and golazos as we're in the round of 16. Lionel Messi continued to do what he does best and make history,

It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The tournament in the U.S., Mexico and Canada has been one of the highest-scoring in history.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player to score in six World Cups.

Harry Kane was named England captain shortly before 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and has led by example ever since. The striker claimed the adidas Golden Boot at those finals with six goals, and went on to add another four strikes across Qatar 2022 and England's first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

For weeks, the United States made its home World Cup feel like something in motion: louder with each city, more crowded with each win. It ended with a thud on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were ousted in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 by Spain. Here are the star's career statistics at the tournament.