Lionel Messi chases more World Cup history as Argentina faces Cape Verde

Lionel Messi can add to his World Cup records Friday as Argentina faces Cape Verde with a Round of 16 berth on the line.

Group J at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Group J at the 2026 World Cup features Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

Unai Simón breaks the all-time World Cup clean-sheet record

Unai Simón has become the goalkeeper with the longest clean-sheet streak in World Cup history. The Spanish keeper surpassed ...

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has the longest shutout streak in World Cup history, breaking a ...

FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Ronaldo's first ever and all-time record 25; Yamal's perfect 100; Manzambi youngest with 5

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on July 2.

USMNT’s World Cup win over Bosnia delivers record-breaking TV ratings for Fox Sports

The United States men’s national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Folarin ...

Folarin Balogun Matches Unwanted World Cup Record Only Achieved Three Times in History

Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho, Garrincha … Folarin Balogun. The USMNT striker now keeps historic company with three soccer legends after his action-packed involvement in Wednesday’s round of 32 victory ...

How Lionel Messi scored a free kick to break another World Cup record, as Argentina beat Jordan

Lionel Messi became the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. The 39-year-old scored with a ...