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Messi deflects World Cup goals question after win
Lionel Messi said he is tired and not thinking about how many World Cup goals he can reach, preferring to enjoy the victory with his teammates.
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Argentina Qualifies for Round of 32 at FIFA World Cup
Argentina has secured a spot in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, as announced on the official tournament website.
Players
Messi's Record-Breaking Goal Against Austria: All Angles
Watch all angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria.
Players
Messi becomes World Cup's all-time leading scorer
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16. The Argentina captain also leads the 2026 tournament scoring charts with five goals.
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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, leading Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria and securing their place in the Round of 32. The record-breaking goals came on the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's famous goal against England.
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Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer: How he stays at the
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. The 38-year-old has scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, a feat only matched by two others. Experts and peers discuss his enduring excellence.
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Messi starts for Argentina, one goal from World Cup scoring record
Lionel Messi starts for Argentina, needing one goal to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose, and one assist to become the all-time top assist provider, surpassing Diego Maradona.
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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Lionel Messi set a new World Cup individual scoring record with his 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous mark.
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Messi sets new World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading World Cup scorer by netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria.
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Enzo Fernández Responds to Spain's Midfield Claim
Argentina's Enzo Fernández reacts to Luis de la Fuente's statement that Spain has the best midfield in the world, saying it's just an opinion and the truth is decided on the pitch.
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Argentina and France among quartet eyeing knockout stage
Argentina face Austria in a top-of-the-table Group J clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while France take on Iraq in Group I. Both European sides can secure early qualification, while their opponents seek first points.
Players
Pablo Aimar: Messi has made us expect the unexpected
Argentina assistant coach Pablo Aimar reflects on being Lionel Messi's childhood idol, their shared journey from youth to the national team, and the recent success under Lionel Scaloni.
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Laimer: Messi is the best, but Austria fear no one
Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer speaks exclusively to FIFA about his first World Cup, the influence of David Alaba, and the challenge of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in Group J.
News
TV presenter resigns after falsely reporting Lionel Messi's father
An Argentine TV presenter resigned after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi's father had died during Argentina's World Cup opener. The misinformation spread rapidly before being corrected, sparking widespread criticism and a public apology.
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Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, is under medical supervision for a health issue, the family confirmed. Messi was emotional after scoring in Argentina's World Cup win, citing personal difficulties. The family urged privacy and condemned speculation.
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Best World Cup Goals from Round One: Messi, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Watch the best goals from the first round of the 2026 World Cup, including strikes from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. Video available to UK users only.
Opinion
World Cup Power Rankings: France Lead After Opening Games
BBC Sport experts rank all 48 World Cup teams after their first matches. France tops the list following a dominant win over Senegal, while defending champions Argentina sit third despite an emphatic victory.
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Messi, Mbappe, Haaland Shine on World Cup Opening Day
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina, Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer, and Erling Haaland netted a double as Norway returned to the World Cup with a win. Austria also beat Jordan in their first World Cup match since 1998.
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Messi scores twice in sixth World Cup opener, 200th Argentina cap
Lionel Messi scored a brace in his sixth World Cup opening match, which also marked his 200th appearance for Argentina.
Players
Messi ties Ronaldo Nazario as second top scorer in World Cup history
Lionel Messi has scored 15 World Cup goals, tying Ronaldo Nazario for second all-time. He needs one more to match Miroslav Klose's record of 16.