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The Guardian FootballWhat happened on a historic night for Argentina? ‘Messi things’ | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
A hat-trick against Algeria equalled Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record, but Messi and his teammates insist the mark doesn’t matter to him World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the app Long after the dust had settled on Argentina’s 3-0 group-stage victory over Algeria on Tuesday night, Algeria and Bayern Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza wearily emerged from behind a curtain and stepped up to the microphone. Maza had played well, even assisting on Algeria’s disallowed first goal. He’d also had a front row seat to a Lionel Messi masterclass, just a few yards away from Argentina’s captain when he scored his third goal of the evening and tied Miroslav Klose as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. In short order, he was asked to expand on what made Messi unplayable on Tuesday evening. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballMessi dazzles to equal World Cup scoring record as Argentina breeze past Algeria
Those in attendance at Argentina’s opening match against Algeria could be forgiven, for a moment, for thinking they were at one of the great Argentinian cathedrals of football – La Bombonera , or maybe the national stadium, El Monumental . Kansas City Stadium, awash in the colors of the Albiceleste, roared with the sound of nearly 70,000 supporters serenading their team, and their hero, in rapturous song. They had plenty to sing about. Argentina rose to the occasion, and so did Lionel Messi, who on his 200th cap took another step towards solidifying his place as the greatest footballer in history, scoring three splendid goals to draw level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the World Cup’s all-time mark on 16 goals. The performance came just hours after France’s Kylian Mbappé had briefly leapfrogged Messi, with 14. Continue reading...
ESPNMessi becomes 1st man to play at 6 World Cups
Lionel Messi added another record to his illustrious career Tuesday, becoming the first player to take the pitch in six different men's World Cups.
The Guardian FootballArgentina v Algeria: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/11am AEST/2am BST/9pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan What about Algeria? Even Maher Mezahi isn’t sure what to expect. Algeria are one of this World Cup’s great unknowns. On paper, this team has an impressive recent record: a friendly victory over the Netherlands made it 21 wins, four draws and three defeats from 28 matches under Vladimir Petkovic, with 67 goals scored. The problem is that it has been achieved against generally poor-quality opposition. Algeria’s qualifying campaign was a breeze, with Guinea and Mozambique – both considered Pot C sides on the continent – being their sternest tests. We can be pretty sure Petkovic will lean on his players’ technical quality, play attractive football, but leave gaps in behind the defence. What we don’t know is which players will be called upon for half the starting positions. The holders arrive at the World Cup with a squad that knows each other almost by heart but perhaps not with its players in peak physical condition – several had injury set-backs at the end of a very demanding season with their clubs. If everyone is fit, the coach will field many of the same players who were crowned champions in Qatar, with the exception of Ángel Di María, who no longer plays for the national team. Lionel Scaloni’s plan is to keep the 4-3-3 formation, with a solid defence featuring two centre-backs and two attacking full-backs, plus dynamic midfielders with excellent passing. Lionel Messi leads the charge once more, supported by the formidable Julián Alvarez and Thiago Almada, who could be the breakout star. Almost two thirds of the 2022 squad remains, but it now also includes some promising young players such as Nico Paz, who has been in excellent form at Como. They will also have established stars like Lautaro Martínez, who aims to be in top condition for this World Cup: something he couldn’t achieve in Qatar. Continue reading...
BBC SportEngland won't change style despite US heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
ESPNCan Argentina win again? What the stats and the pl...
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The Guardian FootballMbappé’s belter steals show as fluid France see off late Senegal challenge
This was an ominous start from the World Cup favourites. A spluttering first-half performance gave way to a second period characterised by a combination of physical intensity and technical ability that few club sides, never mind nations, can match. Add a record-breaking double for Kylian Mbappé and some superlative playmaking from Michael Olise, and this was very much a job well done for France. After Mbappé tucked away a superb Olise pass just after the hour, a match that had started as a keenly fought contest faded to a procession. When the captain crashed his second of the day past Édouard Mendy in a chaotic period of added time, he secured both victory and his place as France’s all-time leading scorer, a 58th goal for his country edging him ahead of Olivier Giroud. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballFrance 3-1 Senegal: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ World Cup news: kick-off 3pm EDT/8pm BST/5am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Daniel You may or may not have seen the wonderful new Senegal kit, printed inside-out. What a beauty! Yes, yes, don’t worry, it’s coming. It is of course, impossible to mention our dear departed without also mentioning this goa l. Continue reading...
BBC SportProject Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
The Guardian FootballWill Portugal win their first World Cup? Anything is possible with Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes
Portugal have never reached the final and their best performance was in 1966 but this squad can go all the way By Opta Analyst When it comes to Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo dominates the conversation. There is so much focus on the 41-year-old, who is appearing at his sixth World Cup, that you would be forgiven for not appreciating the talents of his teammates. But they are serious contenders to win their first World Cup. The Opta supercomputer gives only Spain (16.0%), France (12.9%), England (10.8%) and Argentina (10.0%) a greater chance of winning the tournament than Portugal (7.1%). This will be their ninth World Cup and seventh in a row, dating back to the 2002 tournament, which was their first appearance since 1986. You have to go back to 1966 for their best finish. Led by Eusébio they went all the way to the semi-finals, where they lost to eventual winners England, before securing a third-place finish by beating the Soviet Union. Continue reading...
BBC SportDazzling winger to strolling veteran - Messi back on World Cup stage
Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.
The Guardian FootballJordan and Uzbekistan ready to crash World Cup party and take on giants
Packed streets of Amman and Tashkent will be lively with Asia’s debutants determined they are not just here to make up the numbers Before eagerly awaited meetings with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo comes slightly less glamorous but hugely important first ever World Cup games for Asia’s debutants. Jordan take on Austria on Wednesday before meeting Algeria and Argentina, while Uzbekistan kick off against Colombia, then Portugal and DR Congo. Jordan v Austria has been used as an example of a game that will challenge Fifa’s dynamic pricing system but regardless of how full the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium is, the cafes in Amman’s Prince Muhammad Street and all around the country will be packed. They were a year ago, as fans watched Portugal beat Spain in the Uefa Nations League final , three days after the World Cup spot had been secured with the city still buzzing with the thought of Al-Nashama (The Chivalrous Ones) taking on the superstars of the world and … here they are. Continue reading...
ESPNExplained: How a chip in the ball allowed World Cu...
VAR overturned an offside decision after ruling there was a slight flick on the ball by Sweden's Alexander Isak.
BBC SportAre billions flooding into Saudi Pro League helping national team?
As Saudi Arabia earn creditable point against Uruguay, is the money flooding into the Saudi Pro League helping the national team?
ESPNBrazil-born Nunes: 'I owe more to Portugal'
Brazilian-born Matheus Nunes is proud to be representing Portugal again at a World Cup, stating the European country helped him launch his football career.
BBC SportBale eyes football club investment via new fund
Gareth Bale has launched a new sports investment fund and has refused to rule out making a fresh move to purchase Championship side and hometown club Cardiff City.
BBC SportWhat is 'Snicko' and how does it work at the World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what football's version of the Snickometer is and how it works after Mattias Svanberg's goal for Sweden against Tunisia at the World Cup.
BBC SportArbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps
Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.