The French superstar has been the standout performer of the 2026 tournament so far with goals and assists in multiple games.
Year: 2026
Lionel Messi Breaks All-Time FIFA World Cup Scoring Record with Brace Against Austria
Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history with his goals against Austria cementing his GOAT status on the grandest stage in football.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia Beat DR Congo 1-0 to Stay Top of Group K Ahead of Portugal Showdown
Colombia’s narrow win sets up a decisive final group game against Portugal on June 27 which could settle Group K’s top two places.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Croatia Beat Panama 1-0 as Ante Budimir’s Second-Half Header Proves Decisive
Budimir came off the bench and converted a Stanišić cross in the second half to give Croatia vital points and revive their knockout hopes.
FIFA World Cup 2026: England and Ghana Play Out Goalless Draw in Chippy Boston Encounter
Neither side recorded a shot on goal in the first half; England’s narrow group lead is maintained despite a flat and scrappy performance.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal Demolish Uzbekistan 5-0 as Ronaldo Scores First Two Goals of Tournament
Cristiano Ronaldo finally opened his 2026 World Cup account with a brace as Portugal cruised into a commanding Group K position.
India: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Attends Padma Awards Ceremony at Ganatantra Mandap Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Speaker’s attendance underlined the constitutional significance of the Padma Awards as one of India’s highest and most inclusive national honours.
Offshore Fabrication Entrepreneur Ashok Khade from Dalit Cobbler Family Receives Padma Shri
Khade who built a cutting-edge offshore fabrication company from humble origins received the award as an example of exceptional social mobility.
India: Malayalam Journalist P Narayanan Receives Padma Vibhushan for Contribution to Literature and Education
The eminent journalist and public intellectual from Kerala received India’s second-highest civilian award for decades of literary and educational work.
India: Divisional Stocks Dividend News — Tata Power Thyrocare Dalmia Bharat Trade Ex-Date Today
Multiple large-cap companies go ex-dividend on Tuesday June 23 creating relevant trading considerations for income-focused investors.