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Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
<p></p><p>It had to be Lionel Messi, it had to be on this day and perhaps it even needed to be in Dallas too. History was created in the way he knows
Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.
Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.
TV pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments
Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments he made towards black players during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbi
TV pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments
Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments he made towards black players during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbi
Ghana's Partey ready to play against England
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after being denied entry to Canada for their World Cup opener.
L’Équipe apologises to Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku for presenter’s comments
<p>French media outlet distanced itself from criticism of Doku’s plan to fly back from World Cup for birth of first child</p><p>The French media outle
Messi adds another goal to his collection after breaking record
After becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer earlier in the game, Lionel Messi adds an 18th goal to his collection as he puts Argentina
Messi adds another goal to his collection after breaking record
After becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer earlier in the game, Lionel Messi adds an 18th goal to his collection as he puts Argentina
Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
Argentina v Austria: Messi breaks scoring record at World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local/1pm ET/6pm BST/3am Mon AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-c
Semenyo and Ghana out to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England
<p>Carlos Queiroz’s squad hope to repeat the form that almost made Ghana the first African team to reach the semi-finals</p><p>Antoine Semenyo was onl
Merlin the duck unruffled after meeting president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum
<ul><li><p>Pet in a replica shirt is unofficial mascot of the World Cup</p></li><li><p>Merlin’s owner, Karla Gómez, says it was ‘an honour’</p></li></
How Messi broke Klose's World Cup goalscoring record
Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match
All of Messi's record-breaking 18 World Cup goals
Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match
'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer
Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.
'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes men's all-time leading World Cup scorer
Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.
Thomas Tuchel brings The Surge to make England genuine World Cup threat
<p>Head coach wants players to use energy in the right spaces and is also getting the best out of an in-form Harry Kane</p><p>It didn’t take long for
Doku returning to World Cup after birth of first child
Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
Doku returning to World Cup after birth of first child
Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
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