MLS Welcomes Back World Cup Stars Amid Exciting Season Старт

WHO:

Kansas City Star - Lionel Messi penned a short goodbye to Kansas City ahead of the World Cup semifinal.

MLSsoccer.com - Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, Inter Miami CF, Argentina national team

Leagues Cup - 62 players from clubs competing in Leagues Cup 2026

WHAT:

Muddy River News - The top salaries of World Cup players include Cristiano Ronaldo at $300 million, Lionel Messi at $140 million, and Kylian Mbappé at $95 million.

MLSsoccer.com - Messi has set multiple tournament records during the World Cup, including being tied with Kylian Mbappé for the tournament lead with eight goals.

Leagues Cup - Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria, two goals against Austria, and one goal against Jordan during the group stage.

Leagues Cup - Messi's eighth goal came during Argentina's 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16.

Leagues Cup - Messi provided an assist on Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal in the quarterfinal against Switzerland, marking his second assist of the tournament.

MLSsoccer.com - Messi has 8 goals and 2 assists in six games during the World Cup.

MLSsoccer.com - Messi matched his goal contribution total of 7 goals and 3 assists from Argentina's 2022 World Cup run.

Leagues Cup - Argentina is two wins away from becoming the first team to win consecutive World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

Leagues Cup - Messi is tied with Kylian Mbappé for the tournament lead with eight goals.

Leagues Cup - Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria and two goals against Austria in the group stage.

Leagues Cup - Messi scored the equalizer in Argentina's 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16.

Leagues Cup - Messi provided an assist on Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal in the quarterfinal against Switzerland.

WHERE:

MLSsoccer.com - The matches are part of the FIFA World Cup.

WHEN:

Leagues Cup - The winner of the semifinal match between Argentina and England will face either France or Spain in the final on Sunday.

MLSsoccer.com - Argentina will face England in the semifinal on Wednesday.

MLSsoccer.com - The final will take place on Sunday.

WHY:

Leagues Cup - Argentina aims to defend the title it won in 2022.

HOW:

Leagues Cup - Messi remains the focal point of Argentina’s title defense, continuing to redefine what is possible on the international stage at 39 years old.

Leagues Cup - Messi continues to redefine what is possible on the international stage at 39 years old, competing in a record sixth World Cup.

Lionel Messi has shared a heartfelt goodbye to Kansas City as he prepares for the World Cup semifinal. Among the top salaries in the tournament, Cristiano Ronaldo leads at $300 million, followed by Messi at $140 million and Kylian Mbappé at $95 million. The winner of the semifinal match between Argentina and England will face either France or Spain in the final on Sunday.