'We are here to play soccer, we are not political people' - Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei ahead of the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup start

'It is an honour but it is just a statistic' - Magical Lionel Messi attempts to downplay tying the record for all time goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup

'Martin, I did not see you' - former team-mate Palermo surprises Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni at his pre-match press conference

'One of the best opportunities we have to win the World Cup' - says England captain Harry Kane ahead of the team's start to the 2026 tournament