Few nations enter major tournaments with a stronger mix of proven pedigree and emerging talent than France. Didier Deschamps has spent more than a decade building a team capable of competing on multiple fronts, and the depth available to him is one of the main reasons Les Bleus continue to be seen as one of…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career after scoring against Austria to become the highest scorer in the world. FIFA World Cup history and extend his scoring streak in consecutive World Cup games.The Argentina captain found the back of the net during the defending champions’ Group J clash in Dallas,…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) watches the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) The Argentina captain’s miss in the ninth minute created a unique piece of FIFA World Cup history, adding to a statistical record that now…
Argentina vs Austria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Argentina will look to book their place in the Round of 32 when they face Austria in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday. The defending champions started their campaign in dominant fashion, recording a convincing 3-0…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 meeting from Monday onwards.After 10 days…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equalizer earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against…
Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup start with a goal as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday in Atlanta and recorded their first win of the tournament.The 18-year-old striker scored in the 11th minute, sliding in at the back to convert a low cross. The goal made him the…
Iran’s team’s handwritten note, left, and Belgium’s Alexis Saelemaekers, left, challenge Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo) Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and Belgium played out a 0-0 draw FIFA World…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with his teammate Mostafa Ziko (11). (AP Photo) Egypt created a historic milestone on Sunday night as they recorded their first World Cup win, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G clash at BC Place, Vancouver.Star forward Mohamed Salah Once again, he made the stage bigger, scoring…
Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla (16) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced eight own goals just 10 days into the tournament, the second highest total…