Mexico became the first team through to the knockout stage, with a 1-0 victory over South Korea ensuring their progress to the last 32 and also guaranteeing top spot in Group A. That is crucial not only because they’ll play a third-placed side in the next round but it also means that tie will be in Mexico City… and their last-16 game would be too.

Lionel Messi has become the top World Cup goalscorer of all time, sinking his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina’s match against Austria to beat a record formerly held by German striker Miroslav Klose.

Argentina took home $42 million for winning in Qatar. Whoever lifts the trophy on July 19 will collect $50 million, the single largest jump in dollar terms the World Cup has ever handed its champion.

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