In a sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, could the pair finally face each other in the tournament?

India, June 9 -- The reigning champions, Argentina, are gearing up to face Iceland in their last warm-up ahead of the FIFA World Cup. With the legendary Lionel Messi in charge, Argentina will kick off their title defence against Algeria on June 17.

With World Cup 2026 kicking off June 11, here are all the global players you should look out for at the soccer tournament—from veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to newcomer Lamine Yamal.

Stay tuned here for all the sights and sounds from Argentina and Iceland's World Cup friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi unveils a new project ahead of Argentina’s World Cup opener.

For years, Lionel Messi earned millions playing for Barcelona, where he spent more than a decade as one of the The How Lionel Messi Built His Billion-Dollar Fortune first appeared on The Blast

India, June 9 -- FIFA World Cup 2026, 3 Days To Go: The Golden Ball goes to the finest player in the FIFA World Cup who has made a significant impact on the tournament, not necessarily the top scorer.

Lionel Scaloni pushed back on Roberto Martínez’s comments about Lionel Messi as Argentina begins the defense of its FIFA World Cup crown on June 16.