Benfica defender Nicolás Otamendi has said he doesn't expect Argentina teammate Lionel Messi to miss the 2026 World Cup. Messi was the most valuable player at the last World Cup but has yet to confirm if he intends to play in next year's tournament.

The first iteration of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup had many in the soccer world wondering what interest in the product would be like. So far, it’s safe to say it has been mixed results. The competition itself drew lukewarm interest in the form of ticket sales,

A day before his 38th birthday, Lionel Messi led Inter Miami into the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16. They'll face Paris Saint-Germain, his old team.