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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 has been called up by Argentina for a farewell appearance against Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, giving the 39-year-old one final opportunity to wear the national shirt after announcing his international retirement last month. The match will close a remarkable 21-year senior journey that took Messi from painful final defeats and a brief retirement to becoming Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain and one of the defining figures in the country’s football history.
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.
Rodri has been named the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball after leading his country to World Cup glory.
Argentina and Spain will battle for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after unbeaten runs to the final, with the defending champions boasting the tournament's most prolific attack and Spain arriving with its best defensive record. The final also offers Argentina a chance to become the first men's team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup, while Spain chase their second World Cup title.
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.
Spain and Argentina will meet in a dream 2026 FIFA World Cup final as Lionel Messi chases back-to-back glory against Lamine Yamal and Spain’s fearless new generation.
Lionel Messi became the first player to register 10 FIFA World Cup assists since official assist tracking began in 1966 after setting up Alexis Mac Allister during Argentina's quarter-final victory over Switzerland on July 11, 2026. The milestone added another historic achievement to Messi's World Cup career as Argentina advanced to the semi-finals.
Argentina Reached The FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals After Beating Switzerland 3-1 In Extra Time, With Julián Álvarez And Lautaro Martínez Scoring Late Goals.
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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal lineup is officially complete, with Argentina, Spain, France, England, Norway, Morocco, Belgium, and Switzerland advancing after an action-packed Round of 16. The final eight teams secured their places through a mix of dominant victories, dramatic comebacks, and historic performances across stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Lionel Messi has become the first footballer in history to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, reaching the milestone with a stunning free-kick in Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goal also extended his record as the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 19 World Cup goals, further cementing his place among football's greatest legends.
Lionel Messi made football history by scoring his 17th and 18th FIFA World Cup goals during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at the 2026 World Cup. The achievement made the Argentine captain the highest goalscorer in World Cup history, adding another milestone to his legendary career.
Argentina began its FIFA World Cup title defense with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria, powered by a hat-trick from Lionel Messi. The Argentine captain also matched the World Cup scoring record with his 16th tournament goal during his sixth appearance at football's biggest event.
