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Lionel Messi scores first hat-trick in FIFA WC tying goals record

June 17, 2026 admin

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates his hat-trick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi saluted a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday (June 16, 2026). The 38-year-old Argentina…

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Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez

June 17, 2026 admin

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it were his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as “an example and a reference for football.” Armed with a richly talented generation, Portugal are among the favourites to win the World Cup for the first time. Ronaldo’s continued…

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Kylian Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

June 17, 2026 admin

Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) as he scored twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament’s highest ever scorer. The Real Madrid superstar notched his team’s first goal at the MetLife…

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How FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ became football’s most convenient commercial break

June 17, 2026 admin

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, climate scientists warned that this edition of the tournament could be among the hottest on record, given the heat and humidity of summer in the United States and Mexico. A group of scientists wrote to FIFA demanding longer breaks for players and “aggressive” locker-room cooling, predicting that more…

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Noah Lyles runs world-best 14.67 seconds to win 150 meters at Golden Spike meet

June 17, 2026 admin

U.S.’ Noah Lyles, Australia’s Gout Gout, Belgium’s Simon Verherstraeten in action during the men’s 150m final at the Golden Spike Athletic championship on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles set the world best time in the rarely contested 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet on Tuesday (June 16,…

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FIFA World Cup 2026, Austria vs Jordan LIVE: Group J match gets under way

June 17, 2026 admin

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Austria: Alexander Schlager, David Alaba, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene, ‌Stefan Posch, Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Romano Schmid, Sasa Kalajdzic Jordan: Yazeed ⁠Abu Laila, Abdullah Nasib, Yazan ⁠Al-Arab, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Mousa ‌Al-Tamari, Ali Olwan, Ehsan Haddad, Muhannad Abu Taha,…

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World Cup what to know: Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup

June 17, 2026 admin

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. File | Photo Credit: AP Cristiano Ronaldo, your turn. The 41-year-old is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) when Portugal meets Congo after impressive performances by the tournament’s other top stars. France’s Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland of Norway each had two goals as they opened their…

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Lionel Messi scores hat-trick, ties FIFA World Cup goals with Klose

June 17, 2026 admin

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates after scoring a hat-trick during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament’s joint all-time top scorer on Tuesday (June…

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Messi matches Klose’s World Cup goalscoring record with hat-trick

June 17, 2026 admin

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a hat-trick at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time record for goals at World Cup tournaments when he netted for the 16th time in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria on…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria LIVE updates

June 17, 2026 admin

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo ‌Fernandez, Thiago Almada; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez. Algeria: Luca Zidane; Aissa Mandi, Rayan ⁠Ait-Nouri, Rafik Belghali, Ramy ⁠Bensebaini; Fares Chaibi, Hicham Boudaoui, Nabil Bentaleb; ‌Ibrahim Maza, Amine Gouiri, Anis…

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