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The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow for complete results from the Group B match in Toronto.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup. After recovering from a muscle injury, the captain of the reigning world champions played 20 minutes and scored a penalty in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Iceland on Tuesday in its final tune-up match before the World Cup.

We all remember, nearly four years ago, when Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy high into the sky in Qatar. A crowning moment for one of the game's legends. Now, it's time once again to clear the calendars.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for USA vs. Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow for complete results from the Group D match in Los Angeles.

For the first time ever the first match of the World Cup is a repeat, as Mexico and South Africa reprise their 2010 showdown

Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.

The U.S. men's national team's attacking stars stole the show in a 4-1 win over Paraguay that opened the 2026 World Cup.