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Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Argentina's football icon Lionel Messi will start on the bench for their final group match against Jordan, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed. Messi, who has been instrumental with five goals in the tournament so far, is expected to feature later in the game. This strategic move allows for rest ahead of…

The Economic Times

Jordan vs. Argentina—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Lionel Messi-inspired holders have already won Group J.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina boss to rest Lionel Messi for group stage finale against Jordan

The Argentina boss will hold back Messi to preserve his sharpness, despite a battle to win the golden boot and preserve his all-time record as the tournament’s top scorer

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Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. Jordan: World Cup Group J

The holders passage through to the round of 32 is secure after beating Algeria and Austria.

Sports Illustrated

Jordan vs Argentina World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Argentina arrive at AT&T Stadium with five goals scored and none conceded. Find out why the margin of victory is the real bet in Group J.

Sports Lens

Record Breaker Lionel Messi Proves Age Is Just a Number

Spectators at the AT&T Stadium witnessed history as Argentina captain Lionel Messi continued to blast away opponents in another free-scoring display.

Sports Illustrated

Cristian Romero injury update after Tottenham captain forced off during Argentina win

Spurs skipper appeared to aggravate his previous injury

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Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi's world record sends defending champions into football knockouts

Lionel Messi's brace secured Argentina's spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Despite a missed penalty early on, the veteran forward broke the deadlock before adding a second in stoppage time. These goals propelled Messi to become the all-time leading scorer in…

The Economic Times

Argentina's Ruthless Messi Beat Austria's Blunted Press

Messi scored twice to become the men's World Cup all-time top scorer as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Texas and booked a round-of-32 spot.

Latin Times

Argentinian national treasure Lionel Messi stands alone at goalscoring pinnacle

Missed penalty merely delayed the inevitable before forward scored the goals to go past Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals record

The Guardian - UK

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Austria: Messi Breaks World Cup Record, Secures Knockout Round

Lionel Messi continued to take center stage in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated

Is Lionel Messi injured for Argentina vs Austria? World Cup star’s fitness latest

Lionel Messi was subbed off in Argentina’s first match of World Cup 2026

FourFourTwo

Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. Austria: World Cup Group J

Argentina will look to build on its opening 3–0 win against Algeria when it faces Austria.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami appears a masterstroke as he leads Argentina towards a potential second World Cup title. Still performing at an elite level at 38, Messi's decision to play in the US has revitalized his career and boosted soccer's profile. His teammates and coaches laud his continued…

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Evening Standard

Argentina XI vs Austria: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

Lionel Messi eyeing World Cup history in latest Group J showdown in Dallas

Evening Standard

Argentina vs Austria: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Lionel Messi needs just one more goal to create World Cup history

The Independent UK

The extraordinary numbers behind Lionel Messi – and the all-time World Cup record now in his grasp

Analysis: Messi has long been called ‘incomparable’, but if that greatness manifested itself largely in the colours of Barcelona, it may have come later in life in the albiceleste of Argentina

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Reminds Everyone of His Enduring Brilliance in Argentina Saunter

Not only did Argentina’s talisman notch his first ever World Cup hat-trick, he also went joint level as the all-time World Cup top scorer.

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'An Animal': Argentina Raves About Lionel Messi's Historic Hat Trick In World Cup Win Over Algeria

Lionel Messi earned praise and admiration from Argentina after scoring a historic hat-trick in the nation's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria.

The Guardian - US

What happened on a historic night for Argentina? ‘Messi things’

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

Radio France Internationale

Messi equals World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, moving level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Algeria: Magical Messi Opens World Cup With Record Night

Lionel Messi is now the joint greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

The Guardian - US

Messi dazzles to equal World Cup scoring record as Argentina breeze past Algeria

The star midfielder, making his 200th appearance for Argentina, tied the all-time tournament scoring mark at 16 goals with his hat-trick on Tuesday night

Sports Illustrated

Incredible All-Time World Cup Records Lionel Messi Could Break This Summer

The greatest player of all time is on the verge of owning many of the World Cup’s most prestigious records.

FourFourTwo

Argentina vs Algeria prediction as the champions begin their World Cup defence

Lionel Messi and Argentina arrive in Kansas City fully focused on three Group J points

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