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Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo joined Argentina forward Lionel Messi as the only stars to play in six FIFA World Cups on Wednesday. Ronaldo...

Lionel Messi\-led Argentina hope to win a second straight Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet Austria on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s World Cup opener (Picture: Getty) Gael Clichy suggested Cristiano Ronaldo could be holding Portugal back after...

Lionel Messi has arrived to the 2026 FIFA World Cup aged 38, but that has had no impact on how he approaches games. Messi scored a wonderful...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen a number of teams have great opening matches, led by Argentina and France’s dominant victories. The last two World...

Lionel Messi scored a record-breaking hat-trick for Argentina at the World Cup, revealing post-match that his tears were due to personal struggles...

Manchester City may have been keeping a close eye on the performance of Ibrahim Maza during Algeria's opening World Cup match against...

Day 6 of World Cup 2026 delivered in a big way as a trio of global superstars, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi led France, Norway,...

Lionel Messi announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup by leading the holders, Argentina, to a 3-0 win over Algeria, scoring a hat-trick in the...

Argentina began its title defense in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive performance on Tuesday night at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in...

Analysis: Messi has long been called ‘incomparable', but if that greatness manifested itself largely in the colours of Barcelona, it may have come...

The expectations for Day 6 of the 2026 World Cup were high, with France, Norway, and Argentina all taking the field for the first time in this...

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, equalling Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. However, his...

Argentinian soccer fans in Kansas City say their Uber driver was struck by a bullet when occupants of another vehicle fired at their car. The scene...

As the World Cup gets underway, we look at the music that has soundtracked the beautiful game - and the composers who have loved itFrance '98,...

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in the first match of Argentina's World Cup title defence, but there were other things on the football icon's mind

Tactical changes by Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps at half-time saw France seal a 3-1 win in their opening game against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé...

The story came to light on Tuesday night after Messi cried on the pitch in Kansas City, immediately after scoring his first ever World Cup...

Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister praised Lionel Messi's selfless mentality and vital impact after the Argentina captain scored a historic...

Argentina began their 2026 World Cup campaign on Wednesday against Algeria with Lionel Messi playing a starring role for the defending champions in...

Real Madrid have been active so far in the transfer window (Picture: Getty) Jose Mourinho has told Real Madrid to pursue a deal for Chelsea...

Lionel Messi was in tears after scoring for Argentina at the World Cup and it appears the reason for his emotions goes beyond football

Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza believes the Desert Foxes could have posed a much greater threat to Argentina if their early goal had not been...

A group of Argentina fans claim they were shot at while travelling to their side's opening World Cup 2026 match in Kansas City

RB Leipzig have sacked Ole Werner and are set to appoint Martin Demichelis from RCD Mallorca as their new head coach under Jurgen Klopp’s oversight.

Lionel Messi stole the show with a World Cup hat-trick in Dallas City, but some believe the Argentinean skipper should not have been on the pitch

Day six belonged to the stars. The biggest stars. The brightest stars, on the greatest stage. Kylian Mbappé. Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi. Between...

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick during Argentina's 3-0 demolition of Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday night, closing in on a World Cup record.

An 2022 Argentina shirt signed by Lionel Messi is going on sale with a starting price of less than a pound. The post Signed Lionel Messi World Cup...

Argentina kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria with Lionel Messi taking the headlines for his hat-trick with Emi...

Argentina captain has put down a marker as Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane look to respond

Arsenal remain linked with a move for Atletico Madrid and Argentina star Julian Alvarez this summer and the Spanish side’s president has now spoken...

Lisandro Martinez's Argentina made a winning start to their defence of the FIFA World Cup overnight, as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in a 3-0...

Lionel Messi announced his presence at the 2026 World Cup in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night, scoring all three goals in their win over...

Lionel Messi, in his 200th cap, took another step towards solidifying his place as the greatest footballer in the history of the sport, scoring...

Folks, I was tired last night. I haven't been sleeping well lately and made the decision last night to go to bed at 9 p.m. I had intended to stay...

Lionel Messi went one better than Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in Argentina's opening match at the 2026 World Cup after scoring a hat-trick...

Argentina and Germany have also made strong starts at this summer's World Cup

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez had a great view of Lionel Messi’s first-ever World Cup hat-trick. In their opening group stage match...

Lionel Messi escaped a red card for a dangerous tackle during Argentina's World Cup clash against Algeria, with fans and pundits alike left furious...

Lionel Messi matched Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goal record in style, scoring a hat-trick as Argentina swept Algeria aside. The post Mac...

What do you think of when you read the words “nutmeg,” “howler” or “Cruyff turn”?If you answered: an apple pie spice, a shrieking Harry Potter...

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in their World Cup 2026 opener but was spotted looking emotional after the first goal...

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister played the full game as Argentina beat Algeria at World Cup 2026

Alexis Mac Allister's shot led to the second of Lionel Messi's three goals as Argentina kicked-off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win...

Messi scored all the goals in Argentina's comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria but appeared to be wiping away tears after celebrations of his first strike

Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister played the full 90 minutes as Argentina beat Algeria at World Cup 2026

Argentina got their World Cup defence off to a flying start in the early hours of Wednesday morning with Lionel Messi predictably stealing the show

Lionel Messi's brilliance showed no sign of fading as Argentina kicked off their World Cup defence against Algeria. The 38-year-old scored all...

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria in their World Cup opener after braces for Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe

Lionel Messi caused controversy during Argentina's opening World Cup game versus Algeria after getting away with a studs-up challenge before...

Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Record-equalling Messi inspires Argentina – FIFAHat-trick hero Lionel Messi made World Cup history as the defending...

He had never scored a hat-trick at a World Cup before, but Lionel Messi put that right as Argentina kicked off their campaign against Algeria in...

Lionel Messi avoided a red card for a challenge on Aissa Mandi during Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria before scoring his hat-trick.

Being the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history is a phenomenal achievement, with some of the greatest names ever in world football featuring here....

It wasn't entirely clear if Lionel Messi would make it to the 2026 tournament. But his hat trick in the first game showed how ready he is.

Julian Alvarez's future is in the spotlight again with the rumor mill getting very excited about where the Argentina international will play his...

Lionel Messi faced a potential red card situation in Argentina’s World Cup opener (Getty) Lionel Messi avoided a red card and a potential World...

Lionel Messi was in tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina's 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria, netting a hat-trick to equal the...

Follow Day 7 of Sports Mole's World Cup 2026 live news blog, including reaction to Lionel Messi's Argentina hat-trick and build-up to England vs....

After Lionel Messi matched the World Cup goalscoring record, Lionel Scaloni declared Argentina's talisman is still the world's best player. The...

The World Cup faces accusations that it is 'rigged' after Lionel Messi avoided being shown a red card for Argentina during their 3-0 win over...

Lionel Messi admits Rafael Nadal inspiration after matching Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record with a hat-trick against Algeria as Argentina...

Reigning world champions Argentina got their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against an Algeria side that had only won one WC game in 10 since 1982.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez started in Argentina’s opening World Cup group stage match against Algeria. Lisandro Martinez is one...

Lionel Messi scores stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeat Algeria, while Kylian Mbappé nets two in France's win over Senegal

Lionel Messi was at it again at the World Cup in Argentina's opening game, showing once again why he's the GOAT with a hat-trick in a 3-0 win for...

Liverpool Midfielder Mac Allister Ready for Argentina World Cup Challenge Carlos Mac Allister backs Argentina belief Liverpool midfielder Alexis...

Austria secured a long-awaited World Cup victory, defeating debutants Jordan 3-1. Romano Schmid opened the scoring, but Jordan equalised before an...

England have had to adjust to the heat and humidity quickly (Picture: FA via Getty Images) England will hope some sweltering days in Florida will...

Children and bystanders were caught up as a Times Square fight spilled through the crowd.

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria but revealed his tears were due to off-field issues as Lionel Scaloni hailed his...

Comprehensive match preview of Argentina vs Austria at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and Argentina kicked off their World Cup defence against Algeria in the early hours of Wednesday morning....

Messi scores sensational hat-trick in 3-0 win to draw level with Miroslav Klose as the top scorer in tournament's history

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...

Lionel Messi and Argentina are looking to defend their World Cup title in 2026 after their epic victory back in Qatar in 2022, and they started...

It is sometimes hard to fathom that Lionel Messi is already 38 years of age considering how brilliant he remains on the pitch. This was ever so...

Algeria delivered zero shots on target in a 3-0 defeat to Argentina as Petkovic's decision to bench Mahrez backfired. The Fennecs face must-win...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted he has no words left to describe Lionel Messi's brilliance after his hat trick secured a 3-0 win over...

Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying the record for most men's World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Klose after scoring a hat trick and...

Day 7 at the 2026 World Cup has concluded with Argentina icon Lionel Messi stealing the headlines and Thomas Tuchel explaining his national anthem...

Death, taxes, and Lionel Messi. Just when you thought that Messi was finally done at 38 years old, he nonchalantly records a hat trick in the World...

Lionel Messi's emotional hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria marked a historic night, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time...

Lionel Messi scored his 16th World Cup goal in some style as his hat-trick gave Argentina a 3-0 win over Algeria last night. The 38-year-old is now...

Messi scored a stunning hat-trick on an emotional night (Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images) Lionel Messi broke down in tears during his...

Day 7 at the 2026 World Cup has concluded with Argentina icon Lionel Messi in the headlines and Thomas Tuchel explaining his national anthem stance

Messi earned a perfect 10/10 with a historic hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0. Luca Zidane scored just 3/10 in a nightmare display. Full...