SportsNet Pittsburgh HD Lionel Messi is set to break records in 2026, Japan are aiming to reach the quarterfinal for the first time, and we look at the successful CONCACAF bid. 2026-06-11 Vinícius Jr is Brazil's biggest star, Ecuador are enjoying a golden age, and New Zealand hope Chris Wood can fire them to a maiden World Cup win. 2026-06-11 Julian Alvarez is ready to accept the mantle of Messi for Argentina, Tunisia extend North Africa's regional dominance, and we celebrate the career of Bora Milutinovic. 2026-06-11 Cristiano Ronaldo will smash a host of records at his sixth World Cup, Paraguay return after a 16-year absence, and Houston will bring the World Cup to Texas. 2026-06-11 Second-time hosts, the United States, has more expectations than ever; Salem Al-Dawsari is a rare two-time AFC player of the year; we meet Trionda - the World Cup matchball. 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 2026-06-11 The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates face-off at PNC Park in a three-game series finale match. Los Angeles' left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski is the projected starter against Pittsburgh's right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller. 2026-06-11