Veronica Burton scored 19 of her 25 points in the first half as Golden State quickly built a big lead and also dished out eight assists, Gabby Williams added 25 points, and the Valkyries held off the Phoenix Mercury for an 87-81 win Tuesday night.

Lionel Messi's Argentina are favourites to win the 2026 World Cup according to a university simulation. Economist Professor James Reade created the simulation at the University of Reading which modelled every match of the 48-team tournament 10,

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This soccer goal is one for the ages. A father and son from Argentina have embarked on a trip of a lifetime — riding their motorcycles from Argentina to the US to see their beloved national team play in the World Cup.

Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in China, where sellers are betting on the country's lucrative fan market for a big World Cup boost.

Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, just hours before a pre-World Cup friendly fixture between Argentina and Iceland on Tuesday, June 9. Footage captured by Albert Mendiola shows the pitch soaked with water.