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Monday, 22 June 2026

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.

5 min read
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.

5 min read

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Argentina vs Austria preview: Messi’s record chase shapes Scaloni’s selection

Argentina’s lineup against Austria is shaped by Lionel Messi’s record chase, Gonzalo Montiel’s injury and the choice between Julián Álvarez and Lautaro

3 min read

Saturday, 20 June 2026

Lionel Messi's record night said more about him than the hat-trick

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick and matched Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0.

6 min read

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Lionel Messi ties World Cup goals record with Algeria hat-trick

Lionel Messi's hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria moved him level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals.

6 min read

Monday, 15 June 2026

Argentina vs Algeria: Messi is one cap from 200

Argentina open the World Cup 2026 defence against Algeria with Lionel Messi one cap from 200, Emiliano Martínez fit and selection calls to settle.

3 min read

Friday, 12 June 2026

World Cup Brief #1: The 5 Stories You Need Before Kick-Off

Mexico open the World Cup, Messi declared fit, Neuer returns at 40, Tuchel's ruthless England squad and a build-up dominated by politics - the 2026 World Cup preview brief.

3 min read

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Lionel Messi back in training as Argentina manage his fitness before the World Cup

Lionel Messi says he feels great after a muscle issue, and Scaloni says the Argentina captain will play against Iceland with his minutes managed.

6 min read

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Argentina World Cup favourites in Reading simulation

Argentina top a University of Reading 2026 World Cup simulation. Lionel Scaloni says Messi will play against Iceland, with minutes managed.

3 min read

Saturday, 6 June 2026

Lionel Messi World Cup records are the real story of 2026

Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina and could break Miroslav Klose's scoring record, pass Pelé and reach 200 caps.

3 min read

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Kyle Field hosts the largest crowd of Messi's career

Kyle Field hosts 102,733 fans for Argentina vs Honduras - the largest crowd of Messi's career. But the Argentine legend won't play due to injury.

6 min read

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Uruguay World Cup squad leaves out Suárez as Muslera makes history

Luis Suárez was left out of Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad despite wanting the call, while Fernando Muslera made a record fifth tournament appearance.

3 min read

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Lionel Messi world cup training is already showing up in his MLS numbers

Rodrigo De Paul says Lionel Messi is doing extra training beyond Inter Miami duties as Argentina prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

3 min read

World Cup

Groups

Standings

Group A

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Mexico	5	4	0	1	+7	12
2 (Qualification)	South Africa	4	1	1	2	-2	4
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	-1	3
4	Czech Republic	3	0	1	2	-4	1

Standings

Group B

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Switzerland	6	3	2	1	+4	11
2 (Qualification)	Canada	5	2	1	2	+3	7
3	Bosnia & Herzegovina	4	1	1	2	-3	4
4	Qatar	3	0	1	2	-8	1

Standings

Group C

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Morocco	6	3	2	1	+4	11
2 (Qualification)	Brazil	5	3	1	1	+6	10
3	Scotland	3	1	0	2	-3	3
4	Haiti	3	0	0	3	-6	0

Standings

Group D

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	USA	5	3	0	2	+3	9
2 (Qualification)	Australia	4	1	2	1	0	5
3	Paraguay	5	1	2	2	-3	5
4	Türkiye	3	1	0	2	-2	3

Standings

Group E

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Germany	4	2	1	1	+6	7
2 (Qualification)	Ivory Coast	4	2	0	2	+1	6
3	Ecuador	4	1	1	2	-2	4
4	Curaçao	3	0	1	2	-8	1

Standings

Group F

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Netherlands	4	2	2	0	+6	8
2 (Qualification)	Japan	4	1	2	1	+3	5
3	Sweden	4	1	1	2	-3	4
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	-10	0

Standings

Group G

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Belgium	6	3	2	1	+7	11
2 (Qualification)	Egypt	5	1	3	1	+1	6
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1

Standings

Group H

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Spain	8	7	1	0	+13	22
2 (Qualification)	Cape Verde Islands	4	0	3	1	-1	3
3	Uruguay	3	0	2	1	-1	2
4	Saudi Arabia	3	0	2	1	-4	2

Standings

Group I

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	France	8	6	0	2	+10	18
2 (Qualification)	Norway	6	4	0	2	+2	12
3	Senegal	4	1	0	3	+1	3
4	Iraq	3	0	0	3	-11	0

Standings

Group J

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Argentina	8	7	0	1	+11	21
2 (Qualification)	Austria	4	1	1	2	-3	4
3	Algeria	4	1	1	2	-4	4
4	Jordan	3	0	0	3	-5	0

Standings

Group K

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Colombia	5	3	2	0	+4	11
2 (Qualification)	Portugal	5	2	2	1	+5	8
3	Congo DR	4	1	1	2	0	4
4	Uzbekistan	3	0	0	3	-9	0

Standings

Group L

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	England	8	6	1	1	+8	19
2 (Qualification)	Croatia	4	2	0	2	-1	6
3	Ghana	4	1	1	2	-1	4
4	Panama	3	0	0	3	-4	0

Standings

Group Stage

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1 (Qualification)	Spain	8	7	1	0	+13	22
2 (Qualification)	Norway	6	4	0	2	+2	12
3	Belgium	6	3	2	1	+7	11
4	Brazil	5	3	1	1	+6	10
5	Netherlands	4	2	2	0	+6	8
6	Portugal	5	2	2	1	+5	8
7	Croatia	4	2	0	2	-1	6
8	Japan	4	1	2	1	+3	5
9	Paraguay	5	1	2	2	-3	5
10	Congo DR	4	1	1	2	0	4
11	Ghana	4	1	1	2	-1	4
12	Ecuador	4	1	1	2	-2	4
13	Sweden	4	1	1	2	-3	4
14	Austria	4	1	1	2	-3	4
15	Bosnia & Herzegovina	4	1	1	2	-3	4
16	Algeria	4	1	1	2	-4	4
17	Senegal	4	1	0	3	+1	3
18	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3
19	Cape Verde Islands	4	0	3	1	-1	3
20	South Korea	3	1	0	2	-1	3
21	Türkiye	3	1	0	2	-2	3
22	Scotland	3	1	0	2	-3	3
23	Uruguay	3	0	2	1	-1	2
24	Saudi Arabia	3	0	2	1	-4	2
25	Czech Republic	3	0	1	2	-4	1
26	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1
27	Qatar	3	0	1	2	-8	1
28	Panama	3	0	0	3	-4	0
29	Jordan	3	0	0	3	-5	0
30	Uzbekistan	3	0	0	3	-9	0
31	Iraq	3	0	0	3	-11	0