Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 to reach the last 32. The Argentina captain scored twice in Dallas to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals, surpassing former Germany striker Miroslav Klose’s record of 16. The victory also secured Argentina’s place in the knockout stage of…
Messi equalled the World Cup all-time scoring record as Argentina began their title defence in style. Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making history in the process. The Argentina captain found the net three times in a 3-0 victory, taking his…
Global suspension could rule winger out of key 2026 World Cup matches. FIFA has extended the suspension of Gianluca Prestianni worldwide, meaning the Benfica winger could miss Argentina’s opening games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision follows a six-match ban initially issued by UEFA for homophobic conduct during a clash involving Vinicius Junior…
