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Haaland scores second World Cup double as Norway beats Senegal
Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.
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Mbappé scores 3 goals in 2 games at 2026 World Cup
Kylian Mbappé has scored three goals in two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing his prolific form.
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France beat Iraq 3-0 after storm delay, Mbappe scores twice on 100th
Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th international appearance to lead France to a 3-0 win over Iraq, securing a spot in the last 32. The match was delayed by two hours due to a storm.
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Tuchel criticizes World Cup hydration breaks as disruptive
England manager Thomas Tuchel has voiced his opposition to mandatory hydration breaks at the World Cup, saying they disrupt the flow and character of matches. The breaks, used in every game regardless of weather, have drawn jeers from fans and criticism from coaches.
Players
Michael Olise Records Two Assists in Two World Cup Games
Michael Olise has provided two assists in two World Cup matches, both converted by Kylian Mbappé.
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Mbappé matches Klose's World Cup goal record with 16 goals
Kylian Mbappé has reached Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record of 16 goals, placing him second behind Lionel Messi who has 18.
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Ousmane Dembélé Scores First World Cup Goal
Ousmane Dembélé scored his first career goal at the World Cup. The milestone came during the tournament.
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Messi breaks all-time World Cup goals record
Lionel Messi has broken the record for all-time goals at the FIFA World Cup, adding another milestone to his legendary career.
Matches
Mbappe opens scoring for France against Iraq
Kylian Mbappe scored a powerful strike from outside the box to give France a 1-0 lead over Iraq.
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Bad weather delays fan entry at France-Iraq World Cup match
Heavy rain and lightning delayed gate openings at Philadelphia Stadium for the France-Iraq World Cup match. Officials warned fans not to travel to the area, but gates opened after the storm passed. The match kicked off as scheduled.
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Germany's Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injury
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the rest of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after injuring his ankle in Saturday's 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire. He will remain with the squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann called him a 'sorely missed' player but expressed confidence in the team's defensive depth.
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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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Serbian TV pundit apologizes for racist comments about black players
Former striker Rade Bogdanovic apologized for racist remarks about black players during a World Cup broadcast on Serbian TV. He questioned their concentration and stamina while discussing a red card incident. Broadcaster RTS also apologized.
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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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How Lewis Ferguson became Scotland's key World Cup player
Lewis Ferguson has emerged as Scotland's most influential player at the World Cup, filling the void left by Billy Gilmour's injury. The Bologna midfielder's defensive work rate and unselfish play have been crucial in Group C, setting up a key role against Brazil.
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Messi misses penalty that would have set World Cup scoring record
Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer.