Messi makes history as the Tartan Army invades Miami and Pride takes center stage
Lionel Messi rewrites World Cup history, Scotland’s Tartan Army brings the party to Miami and the Round of 32 begins to take shape.
On this episode of Reuters Pitchside, Ethan Plotkin joins global sports editor Ossian Shine and global TV sports editor Ursa Presern to discuss Messi’s latest milestone, the knockout matchups to watch, FIFA’s inaugural "Pride Match," the soaring cost of following the tournament and the viral moments taking over social media.
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Reuters Pitchside: The 2026 World Cup
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