Lionel Messi scored a stunning brace as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their second Group H fixture on Monday night. The result means the champions have qualified for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Messi missed the chance to open the scoring after rolling a first-half penalty wide. But he was not to denied, as he finis…

…in FIFA World Cup history. The Argentine captain scored his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina's 1-0 victory over Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing former record-holder Miroslav Klose, who finished his World Cup career with 16 goals. Messi's latest milestone is another remarkable achievement in a career…

…the last moment. But nobody realistically expected him to be absent from spearheading Argentina’s attempt to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup crowns. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain wizard dragged his country to World Cup glory four years ago, and the lure of represe…

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Austria midfielder, Konrad Laimer has named Argentina the best team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The Bayern Munich star also named Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best player in the world. The 29-year-old spoke to FIFA’s official website ahead of Austria’s World Cup Group J clash with Argentina on Mo…

…said. Saudi Arabia also drew their opening game 1-1 with Uruguay. Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup ‘miracle’ against Spain Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Spain are un…

…they are still vast underdogs against traditional powerhouses like Spain, France and Argentina, the US players were not exactly afraid to stoke those hugely ambitious dreams either, after beating Australia 2-0 Friday. “I think we came here to compete, and to compete, you have to win every game,” US star midfielder Mali…

Former France international, Emmanuel Petit, has identified the main difference between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Petit, Argentine players play for Messi, while Portuguese players don’t play for Ronaldo. He also believes that it will be Portugal manager Roberto…

…Bothroyd, has insisted that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is never going to be like Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Bothroyd wants Ronaldo to step away from Portugal’s FIFA World Cup starting XI, as he cannot deliver like his eternal rival, Messi. According to him, the 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward is always chasin…

…to name a player he would hypothetically like to sign to his team, De la Fuente named Argentina striker Julian Alvarez ahead of Brazil’s Vinicius and France’s Kylian Mbappe. He insisted that the Atletico Madrid star fits his style of play. “Which player would I sign from another national team? Julián Álvarez. He’s a fa…

Former Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker, has picked Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best forward at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. Walker believes Messi is by far ahead of the likes of England’s Harry Kane, France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland. Speaking during a session with talkSPORTS,…

…Portuguese player is the country's best, but will never proclaim any other player Argentina's best outside of Messi. When Messi does an interview, it does not interest them, but let CR7 cough, and they begin foaming at the mouth as usual! This has to be a form of mental disease. Ronaldo's fans should stop caring about…

…have started strongly and look capable of joining France in the knockout phase. Group J Argentina - The defending champions have begun impressively and are expected to win the group. Austria - Their opening victory over Jordan gives them an early advantage in the race for second place. Group K Colombia - Their victory…

…in 2018 and Saudi Arabia in 2022, when he masterminded a famous group-stage win over Argentina despite Lionel Messi giving the eventual champions an early lead."[When] the federation contacted me, I didn't hesitate for a second," Renard said after his appointment on Tuesday."It's a challenge that isn't easy, but it's a…

…of Italia '90 was memorable for many reasons, including their 1-0 victory over holders Argentina in the tournament's opening match and, of course, Roger Milla's corner-flag wiggle.Aged 38, the veteran striker was called out of retirement by President Paul Biya and bagged four goals to inspire his dancing celebration."T…

…a complaint with FIFA over “refereeing injustice” in their opening World Cup loss to Argentina, particularly a tackle by Lionel Messi, an Algerian football federation source told AFP on Friday. Messi caught Algeria defender Aissa Mandi on the calf with a studs-up challenge from behind in the 30th minute of Tuesday’s ma…

…Cup talking pointsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thousand of fans flocked to Argentina's Group J opener against Algeria to catch a glimpse of Lionel MessiByKeifer MacDonaldBBC Sport journalistPublished18 June 2026The first set of matches at the 2026 World Cup is complete.We have seen all 48 teams in action ac…

…opening game but only two actually found the back of the net - England's Harry Kane and Argentina's Lionel Messi.Kane's double drew him level with Gary Lineker as England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 10 goals, while Messi's hat-trick saw him equal Germany's Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer in th…

…it.Sutton's prediction: 1-2AI's prediction: 1-1GROUP JSutton's pre-tournament picks: Argentina (winners) and Austria (runners-up). Algeria to finish third and Jordan fourth.Argentina v AustriaDallas / Monday, 22 June / 18:00I am at this game for 5 Live and it is going to be fascinating to see how Ralf Rangnick's Austri…

…from the first round of games at the 2026 World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinicius Jr.Watch more Fifa World Cup 2026 video.Available to UK users only.SubsectionFootballPublished18 JuneShare pageAbout sharing

…is experiencing," the statement said.Messi was in tears after scoring his first goal in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening World Cup match earlier this week.Argentina's captain, 38, went on to complete a hat-trick, drawing level with Miroslav Klose at the top of the all-time World Cup goalscoring lis…

…Lionel Messi, 38, turned back the clock to produce a masterclass for the ages in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, Jonathan David also hit a treble in Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar in Group B.It earned the co-hosts a first win at the eighth attempt on the World Cup stage as more than 50,000 fans in Vancouver witnessed an…

…their summer rebuild by signing a midfielder and a centre-back, with Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, being one of the options highly rated by the club. (ESPN) , externalThe Toffees are yet to receive a formal offer for Barry, but if a bid arrives from German side RB Leipzig or any other club, Evert…

…Dijk is one of Nike's biggest stars1 of 10Slide 1 of 10, Messi juggling a football in Argentina training, Lionel Messi has had a 20-year partnership with AdidasEnd of image galleryWhen it comes to World Cup kits, Adidas just have the edge with 14 compared with Nike's 12. Puma are one behind with 11, with other brands s…

…of high-stakes drama, but it is a familiar face who commands the global headlines. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has catapulted himself to the top of the Golden Boot standings after netting a spectacular hat-trick against Algeria in Kansas City, drawing level with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the joint all-time leading…