CONMEBOL - U17

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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: How Much Does the Argentine Star Lead the World Cup Goal Tally?

At the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi has surged ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time scoring charts. After Messi’s 2022 triumph and Ronaldo’s rec...

2 weeks ago 86

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Have World Cup Format Changes Killed the Group Stage? The Damaging Impact of Head-to-Head and Third-Place Wait

The 2026 World Cup's use of head-to-head records as the primary tiebreaker and the reintroduction of a third-placed table have combined to create an u...

2 weeks ago 41

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Messi, Haaland, and Mbappé Ignite World Cup Golden Boot Shootout for the Ages

The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race is shaping up as an epic showdown, with Lionel Messi leading on five goals after breaking Miroslav Klose’s all-tim...

2 weeks ago 38

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Inside the Story of DR Congo's 'Living Statue' Superfan Lumumba Vea at the 2026 World Cup

DR Congo superfan Michel Kuka Mboladinga, famously known as Lumumba Vea or the 'living statue', has become a standout figure at the 2026 World Cup. Kn...

2 weeks ago 31

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Julian Alvarez Confirms Atletico Madrid Exit: 'I Want to Fulfil My Dream'

Julián Álvarez has confirmed his intention to leave Atlético Madrid this summer, stating he wants to 'fulfil my dream' at another club. The Argentine...

2 weeks ago 36

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Clarke's Key Calls: The Selection Headaches Facing Scotland Boss Ahead of Brazil Clash

Scotland face Brazil in a do-or-die World Cup clash, with manager Steve Clarke facing several key selection dilemmas. Ben Gannon-Doak’s starting role...

2 weeks ago 32

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Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far

Scott McTominay has been an understated presence in Scotland's first two World Cup matches, a 1-0 win over Haiti and a 1-0 loss to Morocco. Despite an...

3 weeks ago 35

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The Unmatched Joy of Experiencing Your Child’s First World Cup

Alex Bysouth of BBC Sport reflects on the profound joy of introducing his young son to the FIFA World Cup. After years of toddler indifference, a sudd...

3 weeks ago 24

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Does It Matter If Scotland Lose and Still Make World Cup History?

Scotland face Brazil with a chance to make history by reaching the World Cup knockout stage, but their anemic attack has sparked debate over whether a...

3 weeks ago 27

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Thomas Frank: 'He's stored in a hard disk in my head' – How World Cup viewing shapes a manager's transfer thinking

Former Brentford boss Thomas Frank explains how he balances fandom and scouting at the World Cup. In a BBC Sport column, he reveals that watching game...

3 weeks ago 42

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Lionel Messi Shatters World Cup Goal Record and Strikes Again as Argentina Cruise Past Austria

Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goal scorer with a record-breaking 17th goal, then added an 18th, as Argentina defeated Aust...

3 weeks ago 36

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Lionel Messi Misses Penalty in Record Chase, But Redemption Comes Twice for Argentina

Lionel Messi endured a rare moment of failure when he missed a penalty that would have made him the World Cup's all-time top scorer, but he recovered...

3 weeks ago 33