World Cup Coverage
Early World Cup winners and losers: Messi a hero and Ronaldo a zero
Mauricio Pochettino marvels at Lionel Messi, believes Argentina are World Cup team to beat
World Cup power rankings: England and Argentina make early statements
Algeria fans watching from home face one of the toughest World Cup schedules

Lionel Messi, Argentina

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Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment
Lionel Messi's family says the Argentina captain's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. They have asked the media for “humanity” amid rumors about Jorge

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U.S. News & World Report · 1d
Lionel Messi Ties Klose's World Cup Scoring Record With Unforgettable Hat Trick for Argentina
USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
Messi ties men's World Cup goals record, puts on show for Argentina vs. Algeria

Messi, World Cup

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Lionel Messi on the verge of World Cup goals record. He doesn't care.
While Leo Messi said he was humbled to be tied with Miroslav Klose atop the all-time World Cup scorer list, he noted he doesn't pay attention to the record book.

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Reuters · 1d
Messi equals World Cup scoring record — and the chase continues
BBC · 1d
Argentina fans react to record-equalling Messi

Messi hat-trick equals scoring record

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Argentina vs. Algeria Live Updates, Score: Lionel Messi's Hat Trick Secures Win
Argentina made a statement on opening day with a 3–0 win over Algeria in Kansas City, powered by a record-breaking hat-trick from Lionel Messi, who now sits joint-top of the all-time men’s World Cup scoring list.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
How old is Lionel Messi? Soccer superstar makes sixth World Cup appearance
CBSSports.com · 1d
Lionel Messi ties record for most career World Cup goals with incredible hat trick for Argentina vs. Algeria

Austria, Jordan

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David Alaba headlines Austria projected starting XI vs. Jordan
Here's Austria's projected starting lineup against Jordan during Group J stage play at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on June 16.

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Reuters · 1d
Arnautovic turns the tide for Austria in tense win over Jordan
BBC · 1d
Arnautovic on target as Austria beat spirited Jordan

Argentines Take Over Kansas City

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Lionel Messi, Argentina and the traveling circus come to town as Kansas City makes World Cup debut
This was supposed to be Kansas City's big night, making history as the city hosts a World Cup game for the first time, but Lionel Messi had to go and steal the show and make it all about himself.

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The Kansas City Star on MSN · 1d
Argentina's Lionel Messi etches spot in World Cup history books in Kansas City
The Kansas City Star on MSN · 1d
Argentina vs. Algeria: Catch what you missed from Kansas City's first World Cup match

Algeria, Messi

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World Cup 2026 - Updates, news on June 17 as Algeria, Senegal smart after Messi, Mbappé magic, DR Congo prepare to face Ronaldo's Portugal
Lionel Messi starred against Algeria and Kylian Mbappé against Senegal on Tuesday. Wednesday sees Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face DR Congo.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
Argentina vs. Algeria live – Messi scores in World Cup 2026
ESPN on MSN · 1d
Argentina vs. Algeria live: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi goes level with Klose with hat-trick

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