Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Argentina survived an almighty scare last time out, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in one of the best games of the tournament.

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FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun. Trump suggested on Monday at the White House,

But the fact that it was Argentina and Lionel Messi that mounted the comeback makes it that much more sensationa

What just happened? Our writers break down a sensational comeback as Messi's reigning champions emerged victorious from a World Cup epic

An estimated 30 million viewers watched the United States men’s national team lose 4-1 to Belgium July 6 in a World Cup elimination game, making it the most-watched soccer telecast in the country’s history.

FIFA has alerted media companies that English- and Spanish-language U.S. rights are likely to be sold together for 2030 and 2034, likely driving up the price.

Team USA should be in the field for the next World Cup in 2030. Here's the checklist of what they need to accomplish to avoid another exit in the round of 16.

Only one host nation remains in the World Cup. England eliminated Mexico in the Round of 16 after a 3-2 loss on Sunday. While England came out on top, Mexico led in most statistical categories. It controlled possession 67 percent to 33 percent,