Football For Kids

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Lionel Messi at the World Cup is one of football’s greatest ever stories. In this special Football For Kids episode, we follow the Argentina legend from his very first World Cup appearance as an 18-year-old wonderkid in Germany in 2006, all the way to the dramatic road towards Russia 2018.

Discover how Messi scored a goal and created another on his World Cup debut, why he could only watch from the bench as Argentina were knocked out by Germany, and how he returned four years later as one of the most famous footballers on the planet.

We explore the buzzing vuvuzelas of South Africa 2010, the crushing defeat to Germany, and Messi’s magical performances in Brazil in 2014, where Argentina came agonisingly close to lifting the trophy.

There are dramatic late goals, penalty shootouts, heartbreak and a brilliant hat-trick in Ecuador that helped rescue Argentina’s World Cup dream.

This is Lionel Messi’s World Cup story: Part 1. 🇦🇷⚽🐐
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This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer.

With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg’s are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London.

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost here! 🌍⚽

In this gigantic World Cup preview for kids and families, Darren explores everything you need to know before the biggest football tournament in history kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

There will be 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities and one glittering trophy waiting at the end of an enormous 39-day football adventure.

Which countries have qualified? Who are the favourites? Can England finally win their first major men’s trophy since 1966? Could Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo produce one final magical World Cup moment? And who will win the Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland or a surprise goalscoring hero?

We also meet the youngest wonderkids, the golden oldies, the World Cup newcomers and the smaller nations dreaming of a giant-killing shock.

Pack your imaginary suitcase, find your favourite football shirt and clear a space on the sofa.

The World Cup adventure is about to begin. 🏆🔥
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This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer.

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This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer.

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This show is sponsored by Kellogg’s Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer.

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