Argentina
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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Lionel Messi first England test sets up a new World Cup problem for Thomas Tuchel
England face Lionel Messi for the first time, with the Argentina star on 8 World Cup goals and joint-top of the Golden Boot race.
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Argentina grind past Switzerland as Messi sets record and Alvarez settles it
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time as Lionel Messi set a World Cup assist record and Julián Alvarez scored in the 112th minute.
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Argentina vs Switzerland player ratings: Messi stands out as Embolo collapses
Argentina’s player ratings after a controversial extra-time win over Switzerland, led by Lionel Messi’s 8.9, Mac Allister’s opener, Álvarez’s winner and
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Breel Embolo red card defines World Cup quarter-final
Breel Embolo’s 72nd-minute red card, triggered by VAR and the World Cup’s mistaken identity rule, decided Argentina’s 3-1 quarter-final win.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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Lionel Messi World Cup stats keep Argentina alive
Lionel Messi has 8 World Cup goals in 5 appearances, and his 1 goal and 1 assist helped Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after a 0-2 deficit.
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M. Klose reveals phone call with Lionel Messi after World Cup record fell
M. Klose says Lionel Messi arranged a respectful phone call after overtaking his World Cup scoring record, with a signed-shirt promise.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
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Argentina vs Egypt player ratings: Messi leads the comeback after another penalty miss
Messi earned 9/10 as Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after a penalty miss, with Romero and Enzo Fernández key in the comeback.
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Argentina vs Egypt as Scaloni drops Lautaro Martinez
Argentina face Egypt with Lionel Scaloni dropping Lautaro Martinez for Julián Alvarez. Lionel Messi has 7 goals and Argentina have won all 3 group games.
Monday, 6 July 2026
Saturday, 4 July 2026
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Lisandro Martínez stars for Argentina against Cape Verde Islands
Lisandro Martínez scored, assisted and earned a 9.2 rating as Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2 after extra time.
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Lionel Messi reaches 20 World Cup goals in Argentina win over Cape Verde Islands
Lionel Messi scored in Argentina's 3-2 AET win over Cape Verde Islands to reach 20 World Cup finals goals and seven in the tournament.
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Argentina needed star power to survive Cape Verde Islands in Miami
Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2 after extra time in Miami as Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez drove a wild escape.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Friday, 26 June 2026
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
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Lionel Messi takes World Cup scoring record outright against Austria
Lionel Messi has 18 World Cup goals after scoring twice against Austria, moving past M. Klose outright despite missing an early penalty.
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Messi leads World Cup Golden Boot race, but the records chase is the real story
World Cup Golden Boot race: Messi leads on five goals, with Mbappe and Haaland on four as this tournament produces a rare scoring surge.
Monday, 22 June 2026
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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record in Argentina win over Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, moving onto 18 World Cup goals and past Miroslav Klose’s mark.
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Lionel Messi's World Cup record came after an early miss against Austria
Lionel Messi set the World Cup goals record at 17 against Austria after missing an early penalty and then scoring in the 39th minute.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
 South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
 Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
 Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
 Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
 Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
 Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Group K
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
 Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Group Stage
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
 Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
 Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
 Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
 Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |