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World Cup 2026 results: Messi smashes record as Haaland and Mbappe chase Golden Boot

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Lionel Messi scored twice to become the World Cup’s record goal scorer as Argentina won 2-0 against Austria.
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals as France overcame a two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq 3-0 and seal their place in the Round of 32.
Erling Haaland scored two goals in a five-goal thriller as Norway claimed a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New York.
World Cup debutants Jordan have been knocked out after losing 2-1 to Algeria as the race to qualify out of Group J heats up.
Today's action kicks off at 6pm BST with Portugal v Uzbekistan, England v Ghana at 9pm , with Panama v Croatia at 12am and Colombia v Congo DR at 3am overnight.

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