World Cup Coverage
Argentina's Scaloni faces striker dilemma after opening win
Where to watch Argentina's World Cup matches in Miami
Algeria's stay in Lawrence spotlights Kansans' African roots — and World Cup allegiances

Messi equals World Cup scoring record

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Early World Cup winners and losers: Messi a hero and Ronaldo a zero
Let's look at some of our winners and losers from the first round of 2026 World Cup matches: Could we start with anyone else? There were perhaps some questions over Messi heading into this tournament.

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Messi scores 3 goals for Argentina in World Cup, ties record
NPR · 1d
Six World Cups in, Messi keeps making history

Lionel Messi, Argentina

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'I love you, Dad.' Why Lionel Messi's three goals in Argentina's World Cup opener had extra meaning
Lionel Messi's father Jorge was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and unable to attend the World Cup. Messi recognized his dad after first goal.

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Messi family gives health update on Leo's father, slams invasions of privacy
The Washington Post · 19h
Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment

Argentina is defending its World Cup title

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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

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Euronews on MSN · 2d
Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes
Houston Chronicle · 1d
Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener

Austria, Jordan

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Austria vs Jordan Quick Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™
Check out the full game highlights between Austria and Jordan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Derek Rae and Rob Green.

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AZ Central · 1d
Austria vs Jordan World Cup prediction, picks, analysis
Dallas Morning News · 1d
Austria beats Jordan for first World Cup win in 36 years
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Austria 3-1 Jordan: Arnautovic penalty seals win in thriller - as it happened

Austria opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win against debutants Jordan in San Francisco on Tuesday evening. Austria, playing in their first World Cup since 1998, took the lead midway through the first half,
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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on Lionel Messi, Argentina

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino was born in Argentina and coached Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. He remains a big fan.

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