Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.

Morocco’s World Cup Czar Urged to Run for Premier in Fall Vote - Bloomberg

Morocco’s World Cup Czar Urged to Run for Premier in Fall Vote  Bloomberg

Why Bangladesh is backing Argentina in the World Cup

Their national team has never qualified, so Bangladeshi fans are cheering for Messi

2026 World Cup: Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé remains in Mbappé's shadow

A brilliant forward, deemed essential for PSG, Ousmane Dembélé has been more discreet in the French national team. After struggling in the France-Senegal match, he aims to turn things around against Iraq on Monday.

Three groundskeepers. 11 weeks. The race to prepare for a World Cup favorite.

France is launching its championship hopes from a university field just a few miles outside Boston.

By Joanna Slater

Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria

It had to be Lionel Messi, it had to be on this day and perhaps it even needed to be in Dallas too. History was made in the way he knows best, a clinical left-footed flourish setting him out on his own as the World Cup’s highest goalscorer of all time. Another followed with the game’s final action and at this rate 18 may even seem a modest figure a month from now. Messi has already scored five goals in two games, all but guaranteeing that Argentina will win Group J. A first golden boot would ...

By Nick Ames at Dallas Stadium

Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record

Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments (men and women).

By Jasmine Garsd

Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 at World Cup 2026

Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.

Lionel Messi sets World Cup goal-scoring record vs Austria

Lionel Messi sets the all-time FIFA World Cup goals record with 17, passing Miroslav Klose during Argentina's match against Austria on Monday night.

Lionel Messi becomes all-time World Cup leading goalscorer after Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

Messi's record-breaking World Cup goals make believers of us all

Lionel Messi now stands alone with a record 18 World Cup goals. And for those who witnessed it, it was a transcendent experience.

By Amanda Shalala

Fact check: AI fakes around the World Cup spread political narratives

Keir Starmer in a Croatia jersey. An Iranian protest against a US strike. Calls to arrest Brazil's President Lula. Adolf Hitler in the German fan section — all circulating around the World Cup. But none of it is real.

World Cup 2026: Messi makes history as Argentina dominate Austria

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What Lionel Messi means to Argentina fans as the footballing icon makes World Cup history

As Lionel Messi makes World Cup history by becoming the top goal scorer in the tournament’s history, The Independent spoke to Argentina fans on what the sporting legend means to them.

By Jack Rathborn

FIFA World Cup: Iranian Team Leave Thank You Note For Los Angeles After Holding Belgium To A Draw - Forbes

FIFA World Cup: Iranian Team Leave Thank You Note For Los Angeles After Holding Belgium To A Draw  Forbes

Barcelona star responds to Lionel Messi’s latest World Cup masterclass

Barcelona star Roony Bardghji has taken to social media on Monday evening, to respond to the latest Man of the Match showing conjured up by Blaugrana legend Lionel Messi.This of course comes with the ...

Messi scripts FIFA World Cup history, becomes first player ever to...

Lionel Messi became the outright highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history after netting his 17th goal against Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose. The Argentina captain also equalled the record of scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches. France star Kylian Mbappe praised Messi, calling him and Cristiano Ronaldo the best, while insisting his own focus remains on winning another World Cup.

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France vs Iraq, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Mbappe looks to break Messi’s record in focus as FRA face IRQ

Messi notches up World Cup goals record to take Argentina into knockout stages

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi added another accolade to his otherworldly list of achievements on Monday when he became the record goalscorer at World Cups since the inception of the tournament in 1930

By Paul Myers

Magic Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last 32. The player widely regarded as the greatest of all time pounced late in the first half in Texas with a trademark left-footed finish after neat build-up play. The predatory goal added to his hat-trick in Argentina’s opening match to make it 17 in total at the World Cup. The 38-year-old then sealed the match deep in in...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Soccer-Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage

Argentina booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage on Monday as Lionel Messi recovered from an early penalty miss to score a record-breaking double in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J. The defending champions broke through before halftime when Messi initiated a slick move, then timed his run to meet Facundo […]

Lionel Messi becomes all-time World Cup record scorer with brace against Austria

By Rebecca Johnson

World Cup 2026: Argentina v Austria updates

Argentina are looking to secure their place in the round of 32 as they take on Austria in Dallas. Follow all the action here.

Starmer resignation, Colombia controversy, World Cup row ignite political tensions

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.

'I have only one goal: to make Italy great again' says Malagò

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 22 - Newly elected Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) President Giovanni Malagò said he had only one goal, to make Italy great again, and hoped to repeat the past success of the four-time world champion after they became the first former champions to miss out on World Cup qualification for three straight times this year. "I've always had only one goal: to make Italy great. I did well with Circolo Aniene (a Rome sports club), perhaps I was lucky: but now it's the largest amate...

By ANSA

Messi sets all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach last 32

Messi scored both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria.

Lionel Messi Breaks FIFA World Cup All-Time Goals Record

Lionel Messi stands alone -- the Argentinian soccer superstar just broke the all-time FIFA World Cup goals record after ripping a laser shot in the back of the net in Monday's match. The iconic moment went down minutes ago against Austria ... with…

By TMZ Staff

Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina seal knockout berth

Messi scores twice against Austria to break Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record

By Reuters

Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage

Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals on Monday to break the tournament's all-time scoring record and lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria, sealing the...

TRENDING: Messi sets two World Cup records in one match

While the missed penalty was an unwanted record, the scoring milestone once again highlighted the extraordinary longevity and consistency of the Argentine star The post TRENDING: Messi sets two World Cup records in one match appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Iran Tried To Bring IRGC-Linked Individuals Into US With World Cup Delegation: Homeland Security Chief

Iran Tried To Bring IRGC-Linked Individuals Into US With World Cup Delegation: Homeland Security Chief Via American Greatness, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Sunday that Iranian officials attempted to bring multiple individuals with alleged ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into the United States as part of the country’s World Cup soccer delegation. Mullin made the remarks during an interview with Fox News as U.S.-Iran negotiations were U.S. offici...

By Tyler Durden

Argentina Wants Parents Who Owe Child Support Banned From World Cup

The World Cup is cracking down on its attendee list. After all, Argentina reportedly provided the United States with a list of 13,000 parents who have failed to pay child support, requesting they...

By Sasha Wayman

World Cup: So, what’s just the right height for a soccer player?

Despite outliers ranging from the diminutive Diego Maradona to the massive Erling Haaland...

World Cup 2026: Argentina takes on Austria to secure qualification

Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste need only one more win to book their spot in the knockout stages La entrada World Cup 2026: Argentina takes on Austria to secure qualification se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

King’s fast flights and fancy footwork earn World Cup plaudits

Dutch king Willem-Alexander’s dance moves were a viral hit on social media as he celebrated Curaçao’s first ever World Cup...

By Gordon Darroch

World Cup all-time top scorers 

Lionel Messi now holds the record for World Cup all-time top scorers with 18 goals. Discover the full list of football legends. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-all-time-top-scorers/

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Sheinbaum thinks Mexico has best World Cup vibe: Monday’s mañanera recapped

In addition to celebrating Mexico's festive World Cup ambience, President Sheinbaum went to bat for her predecessor on Monday, dismissing reports that former U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar's upcoming memoir may implicate López Obrador. The post Sheinbaum thinks Mexico has best World Cup vibe: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

Lionel Messi set the outright all-time World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in the tournament as holders Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to reach the last 32 on Monday. The post Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

2026 World Cup: Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Austria

The forward, who turns 39 on Wednesday, got his 17th and 18th goals at tournaments to move two clear of Germany striker Miroslav Klose, whose tally came between 2002 and 2014.

By Kweku Lawrence

Dávid Betlehem Wins Open-Water World Cup Overall Title in Portugal

At the World Cup final in Setúbal, Portugal, Hungarian swimmer Dávid Betlehem was crowned overall winner of the open-water season. The Hungarian women also impressed at the end of the series with top finishes over the Olympic distance. The Hungarian Olympic bronze medalist Dávid Betlehem secured not only the day’s victory on Saturday in the […] The post Dávid Betlehem Wins Open-Water World Cup Overall Title in Portugal appeared first on Hungary Today.

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Player tracker: Which Premier League players are starring at the World Cup? - Premier League

Player tracker: Which Premier League players are starring at the World Cup?  Premier League

BREAKING : Messi becomes World Cup's all-time scorer with goal against Austria - Ahram Online

BREAKING : Messi becomes World Cup's all-time scorer with goal against Austria  Ahram Online

Big blow for Germany! Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026 - Zee News

Big blow for Germany! Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026  Zee News