Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.

Few players have experienced both sides of the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate as closely as Kylian Mbappe, and his perspective arrives at a fitting moment.

It’s pretty mind-blowing” to have Argentina and Lionel Messi here, Sporting KC president and CEO Jake Reid said.

France head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the most valuable squad in the tournament at $1.76 billion, led by Kylian Mbappe and a deep roster of elite talent. England, Spain, and Portugal follow closely behind.

Argentina is drawing a crowd wherever it goes as it prepares for the World Cup. Fans have gathered outside their Kansas City hotel, and hundreds of reporters attended their first open training