2026 FIFA World Cup action continues

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM MDT

Argentina’s Lionel Messi made his 2026 World Cup debut Tuesday night, and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo takes the pitch on Wednesday.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong talks with soccer commentator Sean Wheelock about two of soccer’s biggest stars.

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