Here's a list of the players with their names on the scoresheet the most times in World Cup history.

Explore the ten greatest FIFA World Cup players in soccer history, from Pelé's three titles to Messi's goal-scoring record ...

The Sporting News ranks Messi's greatest-ever World Cup goals, from his first goal against Serbia and Montenegro to his ...

Over almost 100 years of history, the list of the World Cup all-time goalscorers has suffered several modifications, ...

With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, it was only a matter of time before Argentina's Lionel Messi broke the all-time record ...

Here are the top 10 goals from the 2026 World Cup.

In the biggest edition of the World Cup yet, we've already seen more goals than ever before — and we've already witnessed ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Delivering on the World Cup stage comes with a unique level of pressure. For established superstars, there is the weight of expectation. For rising talents, there is the opportunity—and responsibility ...