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Lionel Messi has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires, the institution’s highest honorary distinction, recognising his extraordinary football career and the values he represented while playing for Argentina. The award was presented on October 6 at the Argentine Football Association’s training complex in Ezeiza, shortly before his farewell appearance for the national team.
Lionel Messi was named the IFFHS Best Player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recording eight goals and four assists during Argentina’s run to the final. The recognition came despite Argentina’s 1–0 extra-time defeat by Spain, although FIFA separately awarded its official Golden Ball to Rodri and the Silver Ball to Messi.
Kylian Mbappé has made FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player ever to win the Golden Boot twice. The France forward achieved the milestone after finishing as the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding another record to his remarkable international career.
Kylian Mbappé made World Cup history by becoming the tournament’s all time leading scorer with 22 goals, despite France’s 6 to 4 defeat to England.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude with a blockbuster final between defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium, while France and England will meet a day earlier in Miami for the third-place playoff. Argentina reached the final after a dramatic comeback victory over England, while Spain secured its place with an impressive win against France, setting up one of the most anticipated finals in recent World Cup history.
Kylian Mbappé has added another major record to his career by becoming the youngest and quickest player to score 20 goals at the FIFA World Cup. The France captain reached the landmark in his 20th tournament appearance and also strengthened his record as the most prolific scorer in World Cup knockout matches.
