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The latest results by Spain and France will allow Argentina to return to the top of the FIFA rankings. However, that will also leave Lionel Messi and his teammates facing an unfavorable statistic.

Argentina will hope to become the first team in 62 years to defend their title in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what will be Lionel Messi's final World Cup.

Global icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa are among the many stars taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The three veterans are all on course to achieve something no player has ever managed before, but a unique circumstance surrounding the tournament schedule could allow one of them to claim a place in the record books ahead of the others.

Reigning world champion Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The Inter Miami star is the first individual footballer to receive the prestigious honour, which recognises outstanding global achievements.