Lionel Messi on 2026 World Cup: ‘I would like to be there’

Speaking with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Messi said he will see how his body feels next year before choosing whether to play.

Lionel Messi 'eager' to compete at 2026 World Cup, talks new Inter Miami deal, MLS growth, World Cup in USA

The World Cup winner extended his MLS contract with Inter Miami through 2028 — "I'm happy living in Miami, as is my family, ...

'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup

Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much ...

FIFPRO World 11 Shortlist: Ronaldo, Messi Join Other World Cup-Bound Stars

The two GOATs, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, are joined by Balon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona star Lamine ...

US Soccer generates $263.7 million in 2025 revenue, highest in eight years amid anticipation for 2026 World Cup

US Soccer generated $263.7 million in revenue during 2025, a 37-percent increase over 2024 and the highest in eight years, according to the federation's annual financial report. The 2017 totals were ...

U.S. Soccer, largely uninvolved in 2026 men’s World Cup, wants to help 2031 Women’s World Cup leave ‘legacy’

Cindy Parlow Cone, U.S. Soccer’s president, is targeting 'the legacy we will create' if the joint bidders are awarded the ...

Lionel Messi on his family support while playing for teams around the world

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, soccer legend Lionel Messi opens up about how important it’s been to him ...

15 Best Dribblers in World Soccer—Ranked

There are few sights in football more pleasing than a fleet-footed forward embarking on a one-man mission to weave past all ...
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MLS Cup 2025 format explained: How the U.S. soccer league’s playoffs work

This Friday, the playoffs of Major League Soccer will begin, featuring a format unlike most tournaments around the world.