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Lionel Messi said he cried after scoring his first goal, but the tears were unrelated to football. He thanked his teammates and delegation for their support during difficult days.
Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul says Lionel Messi is not chasing individual records but ends up breaking them all anyway.
Lionel Messi said he cried after scoring in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria due to a personal matter unrelated to football. The 38-year-old scored a hat-trick on his 200th appearance, becoming the all-time joint top World Cup scorer with 16 goals.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria, becoming the first player to feature at six World Cups and equaling the record for most World Cup goals.
Austria captain David Alaba says his team will rely on momentum from their first World Cup victory since 1990 to challenge defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi in their second group match.
Lionel Messi has set numerous World Cup records, including most appearances, assists, and dribbles. He recently equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals and 17 victories, and became the oldest hat-trick scorer at 38.
Lionel Messi enters his sixth World Cup at age 38, a vastly different player from the teenage winger who debuted for Barcelona in 2003. His evolution through multiple reinventions—from false nine to deep-lying playmaker—has kept him dominant as Argentina aim to defend their title.
Jordan makes their World Cup debut in 2026 after decades of near misses and strategic overhauls. The team faces Austria and possibly Argentina, with a journey marked by English coaches Ray Wilkins and Harry Redknapp, and a shift toward long-term development.
Matchday 6 of the 2026 World Cup features defending champions Argentina and 2022 finalists France. Key matches include France vs Senegal, Norway vs Iraq, and Austria vs Jordan, with several teams returning after long absences.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martínez, and Cristian Romero are all feeling better ahead of upcoming matches.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has recovered from injury and will be available for Argentina's upcoming matches, according to TyC Sports reporter Gastón Edul. Medical tests in the last 24 hours gave the green light from the coaching staff.
Kylian Mbappé stated that if France faces Argentina again, they will be 'determined and hungry to win, as always.' The comment comes amid speculation about a future World Cup clash between the two nations.
Argentina has called up Marcos Senesi to replace the injured Leo Balerdi. Senesi is set to join Tottenham Hotspur this week and could now also feature in the World Cup.
Of the 1,248 players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 22 have previously won the trophy. Germany, France, and Argentina are the only past champions represented, with Argentina leading with 17 returning players from their 2022 victory.
Benjamin Pavard's sensational goal for France against Argentina in the 2018 World Cup round of 16 is remembered as one of the tournament's finest. The right-back's curling strike drew France level at 2-2, helping them to a 4-3 victory en route to winning the World Cup. Pavard's goal won the Goal of the Tournament award.
Austria captain David Alaba is set to fulfill a lifelong dream by leading his country at the FIFA World Cup 2026, their first appearance since 1998. The 33-year-old defender discusses the team's progress, their tough group including defending champions Argentina, and his leadership role.
