Lionel Messi and Neymar (AP Photo) Brazil star Neymar spoke warmly about his long-time friend Lionel Messi after Brazil sealed their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 3-0 win over Scotland.Speaking after the match, Neymar praised the Argentina captain and said their friendship »»»

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32. The player widely regarded as the greatest of all time pounced late in the first half in Texas with a trademark left-fo»»»

Neymar could make his first appearance at this year’s World Cup as Scotland aim to escape the group stage for the first time. The 2026 World Cup will have 13 kickoff times. You can use the Al Jazeera Sport widget to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time. Who: Scotland vs Bra»»»