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"In a category of his own": Ibrahimovic hails Messi after Argentina icon breaks FIFA WC goals record

Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has lauded Lionel Messi's record-breaking FIFA World Cup goal tally, declaring the Argentinian ace in a league of his own. Messi's recent brace propelled him past Miroslav Klose, cementing his status as the all-time top scorer. Ibrahimovic emphasized Messi's unparalleled longevity and complete body of work,…

The Economic Times

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defends team and Cristiano Ronaldo from ‘unfair and unjust’ criticism

Portugal came in for heavy criticism after Ronaldo was not substituted against DR Congo despite struggling in the World Cup opener

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: France win after weather delay as Messi smashes record

Les Bleus' game against Iraq was interrupted for over two hours due to heavy rain in Philadelphia – the first delay in the World Cup so far caused by the weather. France's 3-0 win sees them book their spot in the knockout round with a game to spare, while Lionel…

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Norway 3-2 Senegal: Golden Boot race heats up as Erling Haaland strikes again

Haaland ensured the battle for the World Cup’s golden boot is not a two-horse race with an electrifying brace in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal.

The National (Scotland)

Which teams are through to World Cup round of 32 knockout stage?

Knockout-stage slots are filling up ahead of first round of 32 game

Evening Standard

'Temu version': World's largest Messi statue mocked online

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 23: This Tuesday marks 10 years since millions of British people voted for Brexit. The milestone comes one day after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's tearful resignation. Also, the internet goes crazy for "hot podium guy", a handsome sound engineer who sets up the lectern in…

France 24

Record Breaker Lionel Messi Proves Age Is Just a Number

Spectators at the AT&T Stadium witnessed history as Argentina captain Lionel Messi continued to blast away opponents in another free-scoring display.

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Lionel Messi may be undisputed greatest of all time after breaking World Cup record - but that's besides the point

Deciding Lionel Messi's place on the podium of all-time greats can wait for another day - for now, we are just desperate to drink him in while we can

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Ralf Rangnick slams video referee double standards in Austria defeat to Argentina

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Jordan fan dies in crowd crush; criticism of Ronaldo and Portugal ‘unfair’; England face Ghana – as it happened

A crowd surge among Jordanians gathered near Amman’s Roman theatre to watch a World Cup match broadcast killed one fan and injured eight more

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina into last 32 as England prepare for Ghana

Norway and France have joined Argentina in the knockout rounds with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the fore

The Independent UK

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe adds two more goals to tally in storm-delayed win

Mbappe scored twice on his 100th appearance for France as they beat Iraq 3-0 in a match delayed for more than two hours by bad weather.

The National (Scotland)

Argentina 2-0 Austria: Record-breaking Lionel Messi scores brace as holders win

Messi broke the World Cup goalscoring record as he scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 Group J win over Austria.

The National (Scotland)

Messi extends World Cup goal record in win over Austria as France, Norway advance to knockout rounds

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot.

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo? The debate was always absurd

The Argentina captain has produced a remarkable spell of form at the World Cup ahead of his 39th birthday and, as Miguel Delaney outlines, provided nuance to previous discussions over the greatest player of all time

The Economic Times

Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's world record sends defending champions into football knockouts

Lionel Messi's brace secured Argentina's spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Despite a missed penalty early on, the veteran forward broke the deadlock before adding a second in stoppage time. These goals propelled Messi to become the all-time leading scorer in…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, his second double of the tournament, as France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq, advancing to the last 32. Ousmane Dembele added a third goal in a match significantly delayed by thunderstorms. Mbappe's goals bring him level with a World Cup scoring record, while…

Latin Times

Argentina's Ruthless Messi Beat Austria's Blunted Press

Messi scored twice to become the men's World Cup all-time top scorer as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Texas and booked a round-of-32 spot.

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Jordan vs. Algeria—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 44th game of the 2026 World Cup pits two teams searching for their first points against one another.

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World Cup

France 3-0 Iraq: The France talisman stole the show in Philadelphia as he produced a statement performance to rival Lionel Messi’s World Cup exploits

Radio France Internationale

Mbappé's double on 100th appearance fires France into World Cup knockout stages

Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th cap for France on Monday night with two goals in their 3-0 win over Iraq in a game that took more than four hours to complete due to thunder storms over Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated

France Player Ratings vs. Iraq: Not Even Thunderstorms Can Slow Mbappe Down

Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals shy of Lionel Messi in the race for the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

The Guardian - UK

Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time

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Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Jordan vs Algeria?

World Cup debutants Jordan are eyeing their first win in a crucial clash in Group J

Evening Standard

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe shines as Les Bleus cruise to victory despite two-hour weather delay

Real Madrid gunman keeps pace with Lionel Messi in race to top World Cup scoring charts

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