ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on July 4.

Diego Maradona has declared that Lionel Messi did not deserve to be chosen as the best player of the 2014 World Cup, suggesting the Argentina forward won the award for marketing reasons.

Cabo Verde defender Pico Lopes said that Lionel Messi took 'exception' to a foul on him by Lopes during Argentina's 3-2 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 win in extra time over the competition debutants

Outside of being left-footed forwards playing in the MLS, it turns out Lionel Messi and Miguel Almiron perhaps should have had more in common. Or so fans believe after they spotted the Argentine legend covering his mouth during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi's goal against Jordan made him the first player ever to score in seven straight World Cup matches.

The latest officiating controversy has sparked another heated debate across social media, and many fans are not buying the excuses. Folarin Balogun was shown a red card for stepping on defender Tarik Muharemović’s right ankle on Wednesday night’s Round of 32 game against Bosnia.

Kylian Mbappe strikes again at the FIFA World Cup, propelling France past Paraguay and into the quarterfinals with another goal