Top 10 players of the 2026 World Cup
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The World Cup, at its best, provides a moment for people to come together behind their national teams, collectives united under a common flag and shared dreams of trophy-raising triumph. But it’s also a global stage for the best soccer players to imprint themselves in memory — a la Pelé,
Lionel Messi’s star power continues to build excitement as soccer fans across the U.S. embrace World Cup fever.
The FIFA World Cup's all-time goalscoring record has stood untouched for more than a decade. But when the 2026 tournament kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, two of football's bigge
Guillermo Ochoa reflected on joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in soccer history to make six World Cup rosters: "It's something difficult to imagine."
Bhaichung Bhutia spoke exclusively to Hindustan Times Digital about the tournament, sharing his views on the contrasting situations of Messi and Ronaldo.
Could the defending World Cup champions comprehend the sights and sounds of one of college football's best atmospheres?
Messi, Ronaldo and some of soccer's greatest stars could bit farewell to the World Cup stage after this year's tournament. Here's who may retire. (AP Photo)
The world's biggest sporting event is here. Experts tell us why you should care about Erling Haaland, marvel at Jules Koundé's style and finally figure out what the heck the offside rule means.
The debate over Lionel Messi’s rightful place in history ended in 2022 when he led Argentina to the World Cup title in an epic Final against France, finishing as the tournaments
