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Mbappe edges Messi as France overtake Argentina in latest FIFA rankings update
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (301+ words) by Alejandro Lopez Vega March 27, 2026 Almost four years after that World Cup final in Qatar, Kylian Mbappe has earned a small measure of satisfaction at the expense of Lionel Messi. In the latest FIFA rankings update, France moved up one…...
Lionel Messi surpassed by Bolivia’s breakout star Miguel Terceros in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (424+ words) by Martina Alcheva March 27, 2026 For the Bolivia side, however, the story carries a different tone of resurgence and renewed belief. Terceros" impact has ignited momentum at a crucial stage, offering hope to a nation still chasing a long-awaited return to…...
Morocco vs Ecuador: Projected lineups for 2026 international friendly
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (243+ words) by Mauro Tognacca March 27, 2026 The week in sport is dedicated to national teams as the international break continues. In this case, Morocco play a friendly against Ecuador at 4:15 PM ET at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid's stadium. Morocco have been…...
World Cup playoffs guide: Format, available spots and potential matchups
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (697+ words) The March FIFA break will be decisive for national teams still seeking a place at the 2026 World Cup. Both in UEFA and inter-confederation competition, this will be the final opportunity to secure qualification for the most important tournament in world…...
Christian Pulisic includes himself on United States soccer Mount Rushmore
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (566+ words) Updated on March 24, 2026 There's little debate that Christian Pulisic is already one of the most important players in U.S. soccer history'even at just 27 years old, with plenty of his career still ahead of him. He acknowledged as much himself, placing his…...
Alessandro Bastoni reports could be great news for Barcelona in their search for Inter’s defender
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (390+ words) by Mauro Tognacca March 21, 2026 Barcelona are looking for a reliable center back to pair with Pau Cubars. Finding a left-footed defender with technique for that role is not easy, since players like that are hard to come by. Their preferred…...
Rodrigo De Paul among three absentees in Inter Miami’s final session before NYCFC clash
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (455+ words) by Alejandro Lopez Vega March 21, 2026 This Sunday, Inter Miami will take on New York City FC for Matchday 5 of the 2026 MLS season. In the final practice ahead of the clash, Rodrigo De Paul was missing, along with two other key…...
Real Madrid lead global soccer revenue rankings: How much did Europe’s biggest clubs make in 2025?
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (577+ words) Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and, as a result, one of the biggest money-generating industries year after year. That reality is reflected in the revenues posted by the world's top clubs, as shown in a ranking…...
Dante Gonzalez
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (216+ words) Dante Gonzalez is a seasoned sports writer and commentator fluent in both English and Spanish. Before joining World Soccer Talk in October 2024, he contributed to sports event coverage on the Fut & Gol YouTube channel. His ability to analyze live events…...
Lionel Messi couldn’t do it: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks soccer’s ultimate goalscoring record in 2026 despite Saudi Pro League title battle slump
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (440+ words) Updated on January 13, 2026 The second half told a very different story. Al-Hilal increased the tempo and forced errors, eventually earning a penalty after Malcom was fouled inside the area. Salem Al-Dawsari converted calmly to restore parity. Soon after, the match…...