Nestor Watach

Lionel Messi ‘s latest hat-trick was instantly iconic – but how does he compare to his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to bagging three goals in a game?

Lionel Messi has joined his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo in marking his 200th international appearance with a goal. But how do the two players compare after the mammoth milestone?

More than three-quarters of England ‘s 2026 World Cup squad were eligible to play for another country, underlining the multicultural backgrounds that have helped shape the national team.

Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Ronaldo, Gary Lineker… Some legendary footballers have won the Golden Boot award for being the top scorer at a World Cup . Who will add their name to the list this year?

Nestor Watach The World Cup will have a big bearing on who lifts the Ballon d'Or later this year – but who are the leading contenders heading into the tournament?

For many, the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debate was over when Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar.

With that in mind, we've ranked and graded the six biggest World Cup favourites based solely on how impressive they were in their opening match.

The 2026 World Cup is only just getting underway, but several of world football's biggest stars have already begun stamping their authority on the competition.

Planet Football's latest Wikipedia Footballer Quiz has arrived – and this one's all about stalwarts of international football.

Nestor Watach Who is the best winger in world football right now? Superstars from Barcelona , PSG and Bayern Munich are all up there and the World Cup has boosted their reputations.