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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Lionel Messi Scores Hat Trick, Matches All-Time World Cup Record in Opening Win

The soccer legend stunned on Tuesday night in Argentina’s opener against Algeria.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi creates more history with Argentina after fabulous hat-trick reveals World Cup truth

The 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi lights up the stage with hat-trick in opener vs Algeria, equals Klose’s all-time record

Lionel Messi achieved a remarkable hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup debut against Algeria. This dominant performance saw the veteran player equal Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals. Messi's goals, including a long-range strike and a close-range finish, ignited celebrations among Argentine supporters in Kansas City.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo club, becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups

Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. At 38, he joins an elite group of footballers with such longevity. Messi's illustrious career includes a World Cup title, multiple Copa América triumphs, and numerous World Cup records, solidifying his status…

The Economic Times

TikTok creator calls out FIFA over World Cup ticket prices jumping from $60 to $167, and FIFA has now responded to the claims

FIFA defended its pricing strategy

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'Age is irrelevant': Slipper set for Wallabies comeback

Ageless prop James Slipper could become rugby's all-time most-capped player after announcing a comeback for the Wallabies less than a year into retirement.

AAP

England fans defy distances as hundreds gather on eve of World Cup opener

Supporters descended on the Londoner pub in Dallas the night before England’s first game against Croatia.

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Neymar returns to action for limited training with Brazil at the World Cup

Brazilian football star Neymar has returned to training with his World Cup squad. He is recovering from a leg injury sustained earlier. Neymar participated in physical conditioning sessions. He is not expected to play in the upcoming match against Haiti. Brazil's World Cup campaign began with a draw against Morocco.…

The Economic Times

Austria 3-1 Jordan: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Marko Arnautovic sealed Austria’s victory over debutants Jordan with a goal from the penalty spot as his side returned to the World Cup in style

The Guardian - AU

Austria vs Jordan prediction as gulf in class represents early World Cup banana skin

Austria need to get maximum points on the board from their Group J opener tonight, or face having to get something against World Cup holders Argentina

FourFourTwo

Antoine Semenyo backs Ghana to qualify for the knock out rounds of the World Cup - despite finishing bottom of the group four years ago

The Manchester City winger is confident the Black Stars can qualify from England's group

FourFourTwo

Nat Sciver-Brunt says retiring out as England beat Ireland ‘just precautionary’

England had slipped to 35 for three in their T20 World Cup clash before Sciver-Brunt guided them towards a target of 119.

The Independent UK

Portugal hope Cristiano Ronaldo’s milestone World Cup is no millstone

His team and opponents laud him, but the game on Wednesday with the DRC is a test of his powers at a sixth World Cup

The Guardian - UK

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

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Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.: Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland wasted no time ‌in opening his World Cup account as he found the net twice in a 4-1 defeat of Iraq in Group I on Tuesday ⁠that sent a warning to defenders in the rest of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups, striking early for Argentina vs. Algeria

Lionel Messi became the second player to score in five World Cups, giving defending champion Argentina an early 1-0 lead over Algeria

FourFourTwo

World Cup hydration breaks are thwarting attacking play in North America - and here's the proof

FIFA’s three-minute hydration breaks are changing the game at the World Cup

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Lionel Messi creates FIFA World Cup history and adds another record to football's greatest story

Lionel Messi FIFA World Cup History: Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday. Messi made his World Cup debut as a teenager at the 2006 tournament in Germany…

TechRadar

How to watch Austria vs Jordan: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Austria vs Jordan for free online and from anywhere as two teams in contrasting form meet in a crucial World Cup 2026 Group J clash.

The Guardian - AU

The threats Australia must neutralise in crunch World Cup clash with USA

From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clash

AAP

SPO:Hot Norwegians enjoy Boston party against Arnie's Iraq

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has netted a double to ensure Norway didn't suffer an opening shock at the World Cup against Iraq.

AAP

Hot Norwegians enjoy Boston party against Arnie's Iraq

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has netted a double to ensure Norway didn't suffer an opening shock at the World Cup against Iraq.

The Guardian - US

France looked a disjointed mess in their World Cup opener. Then came Mbappé

The tournament favorites were far from their best in their first half against a strong Senegal side. Their star forward made sure things finished fine

Sports Illustrated

Uzbekistan vs. Colombia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The darlings of the 2014 World Cup faces one of four debutants in its 2026 opener.

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