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Messi leads Argentina to semifinal, celebrations continue
Overview
Lionel Messi kept steering Argentina through the 2026 World Cup, adding a record‑tying tenth tournament assist and logging his 32nd World Cup appearance, the most caps in competition history. After the 3‑1 extra‑time quarter‑final win over Switzerland, Argentina prepared for a semifinal against England in Atlanta. FIFA approved the historic dark‑blue away kit that echoes Maradona’s 1986 “Hand of God” shirt, and the Argentine government moved to ban any Malvinas (Falkland Islands) flags, shirts or objects at the match to preserve security.
The nation’s fervor reached the Corrientes Province, where the 16th Corrientes Provincial Book Fair installed a giant screen on the Cacho González Vedoya stage to broadcast the semifinal live, pausing book‑stall sales while fans watched.
Messi marked the occasion with an Instagram farewell to Kansas City, the team’s U.S. training hub, as the squad readied to relocate to New Jersey for a possible final or return to Miami for the third‑place match. Former forward Maxi López publicly warned streamer Speed not to appear again in Argentine colours, underscoring the heightened scrutiny surrounding the campaign.
BBC data showed the 39‑year‑old covered an average 8.2 km per match, with 47 % of the distance at a walking pace—the highest walking proportion among field players—while delivering eight goals, two assists and 54 goal‑involved actions, the best record for an Argentine player since Diego Maradona in 1986.
Celebrations continued across the country, from Rosario’s Monumento a la Bandera to Buenos Aires’ Avenida 9 de Julio, accompanied by the new anthem “La Cuarta Estrella.”
Timeline
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about 13 hours ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLionel Messi logs 47% walking distance as Argentina reaches World Cup semifinalsMessi, age 39, scored eight goals and registered two assists at the 2026 World Cup, with 47% of his covered distance walked – the highest walking share among field players.
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about 13 hours ago
[SPORTS] 54 sourcesArgentina and England set for World Cup 2026 semifinal in AtlantaArgentina and England meet in the World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta on 15 July; tickets start at US$ 2,000, Elfath referees, Tuchel fields a fit squad, and security is heightened.
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2 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesCorrientes Book Fair Sets Up Giant Screen to Broadcast Argentina World Cup SemifinalCorrientes Book Fair will air Argentina’s World Cup semifinal on a giant screen, pausing stalls during the match; the fair has logged over 90 million pesos in sales and 46 000 visitors.
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3 days ago
[SPORTS] 7 sourcesLionel Messi leads Argentina past Switzerland to World Cup semi‑finalsArgentina beat Switzerland 3‑1 after extra time to reach the World Cup semi‑finals; Messi assisted the opener, set a World Cup assist record and gifted his shirt to Roberto Baggio.
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3 days ago
[SPORTS] 6 sourcesArgentina players' partners debut custom jerseys at World Cup quarter‑final in Kansas CityPartners of Argentina’s World Cup players attended the quarter‑final in Kansas City, wearing customized cropped jerseys and vintage kits, cheering the team’s win over Switzerland.
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3 days ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesArgentina's football legends shape politics and agricultureMessi's words are echoed in Argentine politics, while ex‑star Gabriel Batistuta now runs a high‑tech farm in Santa Fe, showing football icons' broader societal impact.
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4 days ago
[SPORTS] 83 sourcesLionel Messi sets World Cup assist record and reaches 10th appearance milestone in Argentina's quarter‑final winMessi’s corner secured Argentina’s 3‑1 quarter‑final win over Switzerland, giving him a joint‑record 10 World Cup assists and a new appearance milestone, despite a cut eyelid injury.
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4 days ago
[SPORTS] 8 sourcesLionel Messi stays Argentina's penalty taker despite World Cup missesMessi, 39, remains Argentina’s penalty taker after missing two World Cup spot‑kicks; coach Scaloni backs him as the team heads to a quarter‑final vs Switzerland.
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4 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesRural Argentine teacher's cellphone stream unites community and sparks aidAn Argentine teacher streamed a World Cup match to remote students, sparking donations; goalkeeper Dibu Martínez gifted signed gloves to a teen fan, underscoring the team's bond with supporters.
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4 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sources2026 World Cup knockout phase cuts daily games as quarterfinal schedule releasedThe 2026 World Cup’s new knockout format reduces daily matches; quarter‑finals set for 9‑11 July, with tech‑enabled offside detection influencing games.
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4 days ago
[SPORTS] 36 sourcesArgentina's World Cup quarterfinal victory triggers nationwide celebrations and safety incidentsArgentina's 3‑1 win over Switzerland sparked nationwide celebrations, police actions, a bar roof collapse, two deaths, a new anthem and viral memes.
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5 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesArgentina stages simultaneous Primera Nacional matches and public World Cup viewing on July 11On 11 July 2026 Argentina hosted simultaneous Primera Nacional games across the country and a free public viewing of the World Cup quarter‑final Brazil‑Switzerland in Jujuy.
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5 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMario Kempes dismisses favoritism conspiracy claims about Argentina at the World CupMario Kempes rejects internet conspiracy theories that Argentina’s World Cup team is being favoured, saying the claims are baseless despite recent controversial matches.
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6 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLionel Messi's energy‑saving playstyle powers Argentina at 2026 World CupMessi’s low‑running, high‑efficiency style drives Argentina’s World Cup success, while historic penalty shoot‑out data shows a 31% miss rate even for top players.
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6 days ago
[SPORTS] 16 sourcesLionel Messi leads Argentina with record World Cup goals at age 39Lionel Messi, 39, became the World Cup’s all‑time top scorer with 21 goals, led Argentina’s comeback win over Egypt and heads to a quarter‑final against Switzerland.
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6 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLionel Messi's Ballon d'Or odds jump after dramatic World Cup comebackMessi's late goal in Argentina's 3‑2 win over Egypt catapulted his Ballon d'Or odds from +5,500 to +400, making him the third‑favorite behind Kane and Mbappé.
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6 days ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina's national team match triggers 80% drop in retail paymentsMercado Pago data shows Argentina’s World Cup match with Egypt cut merchant payments by up to 80% during the game, with pre‑match spending spikes and post‑match recovery.
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6 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesWorld Cup 2026 gets first rest day after 27 consecutive match daysAfter 27 days of World Cup 2026 matches, the tournament pauses on 8 July before quarter‑finals, amid Egypt’s VAR‑related complaints after its loss to Argentina.
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7 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi becomes first player to miss two penalties in a single World CupMessi missed two penalties in the 2026 World Cup – a first – raising his tournament miss total to four while still holding the record 20 World Cup goals for Argentina.
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7 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentine fans flood New York streets despite storm before World Cup clashArgentine fans gathered across New York, braving wind and rain, to watch the Argentina‑Egypt World Cup round‑of‑16 match on 7 July 2026.
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8 days ago
[SPORTS] 39 sourcesLionel Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Egypt lodges referee complaintMessi scored his 8th goal, becoming World Cup’s all‑time top scorer and matching Stábile’s single‑tournament record, while Egypt has filed a FIFA complaint over refereeing errors in their 3‑2 loss.
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8 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLionel Messi's World Cup record outshines Cristiano Ronaldo as partners exchange giftsMessi's World Cup stats (20 goals, 8 assists) surpass Ronaldo's (11 goals, 2 assists) as their partners exchange a friendly gift.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi nets 20th World Cup goal, extends record streak and leads Golden Boot raceLionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, giving Argentina a 3‑2 extra‑time win over Cape Verde in Miami, extending his record streak to eight games and putting him ahead in the Golden Boot race.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 8 sourcesArgentina reshuffles World Cup plans after Miami storm ahead of Egypt clashArgentina’s World Cup prep was disrupted by a Miami storm, causing training shifts, travel delays and injury worries before its Round‑of‑16 clash with Egypt; FIFA named French referee François Letexier for the
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLionel Messi nets 20th World Cup goal, sets record with eight straight scoring gamesMessi scored his 20th World Cup goal, the eighth consecutive match he’s scored in, and became the first player with seven goals in two editions as Argentina drew 1‑1 with Cape Verde.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 10 sourcesArgentina's Cape Verde win sparks massive fan celebrationsArgentina's 3‑2 win over Cape Verde sent over 140,000 fans to Buenos Aires fan fests, with police securing events and a viral TV‑breaking incident.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLionel Messi sets World Cup appearance record as Argentina defeats Cape VerdeMessi criticised Argentina's performance after a 3‑2 win over Cape Verde, while marking his 30th World Cup appearance and a new start record.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 16 sourcesLionel Messi leads Argentina past Cabo Verde to set World Cup assist recordArgentina beat Cabo Verde 3‑2 in World Cup extra time, Messi scored, broke Maradona’s assist record and highlighted the team’s reliance on him ahead of the Egypt quarter‑final.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi nets record 20th World Cup goal, extending streak to eight matchesMessi's 20th World Cup goal gave Argentina a 1‑0 win over Cape Verde, his eighth straight match with a goal and a lead in the Golden Boot race.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 6 sourcesLionel Messi nets 20th World Cup goal, extending record streakMessi scored his 20th World Cup goal, extending his streak to eight games, as Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 and moves on to face Egypt.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 6 sourcesLionel Messi sets World Cup records with 20 goals and most assistsLionel Messi became the first player with 20 World Cup goals, set a new assist record with nine, and leads the 2026 scoring race.
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina unveils its 2026 World Cup kit ahead of round‑of‑16 clashArgentina will wear its classic blue‑white kit, designed by Adidas with tribute details, for the World Cup round‑of‑16 against Cape Verde in Miami; fan jackets sell for 169,999 pesos.
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12 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesGabriel Batistuta comments on Argentina's World Cup hopes and Messi‑Maradona debateGabriel Batistuta warned Argentina’s players stay humble, praised coach Lionel Scaloni, predicted a France‑Argentina final, dodged the Messi‑Maradona debate and admitted he never enjoyed his playing career.
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12 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina football legends discuss World Cup 2026 expansion and upcoming knockout matchMario Kempes lauds the expanded 2026 World Cup and Messi’s form, while coach Lionel Scaloni warns of a tough knockout tie with Cape Verde and mourns a tragic accident in Santa Fe.
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13 days ago
[SPORTS] 10 sourcesLionel Messi cracks multiple World Cup 2026 records as Argentina move onMessi’s round‑of‑16 goal lifted his World Cup tally to 20, making him the all‑time top scorer and the first player to score in six tournament phases.
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13 days ago
[SPORTS] 12 sourcesArgentina stages fan festivals and public viewings for World Cup 2026Argentina hosts fan festivals in Posadas, free viewings in Jujuy, special Telefe broadcasts and restaurant promos for the 2026 World Cup matches.
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13 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesLionel Messi stars in Mastercard and Spider‑Man ad campaigns ahead of 2026 World CupMessi features in a Spider‑Man movie promo and a Mastercard shirt‑swap campaign in Argentina and Mexico, both timed for the 2026 World Cup.
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13 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesAlgerian Teen Assaulted in New York During World Cup 2026A 14‑year‑old Algerian fan was beaten by Moroccan supporters in New York during the 2026 World Cup; his health is monitored and seven suspects have been arrested.
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14 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina's World Cup trip to US sees fans detained in Dallas and Messi laughs at teammate's spark lighterFour Argentine fans were detained in Dallas for attempting stadium trespass, while a spark‑lighter in teammate Cuti Romero’s luggage sparked a viral Messi laugh at a Kansas airport during the World Cup.
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14 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesCzech fan builds Argentina‑themed house ahead of World CupCzech fan Miloslav Urbanec painted his Bukovka home sky‑blue, added Messi murals and a Maradona statue, showing deep devotion to Argentina’s football team ahead of the World Cup.
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16 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sources2026 FIFA World Cup knockout bracket set, teams know quarter‑final routesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout bracket is now fixed, showing each round‑of‑16 winner’s quarter‑final slot and outlining potential paths for teams like Sweden, France, Germany and others.
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16 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesLionel Messi scores record sixth World Cup goal as Argentina beats Jordan 3-1Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in the World Cup 2026; Messi’s off‑bench free‑kick gave him a record sixth tournament goal and a 19‑goal World Cup total, while Argentina topped Group J and autographed jerseys hit the
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16 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesArgentina targets second World Cup title as Lautaro Martinez praised before Cape Verde round‑of‑16Argentina, fresh from a perfect group stage, aims for a second World Cup as Lautaro Martinez scores, deflects criticism and receives Sergio Aguero’s backing before facing Cape Verde.
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16 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sources2026 World Cup Top Scorers and Assist LeadersMessi leads the 2026 World Cup with six goals; Guimarães and Olise top assists with three each, while dozens of players from 20+ nations feature on the scoring and assist lists.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesArgentina's Messi sacrifices playing time at World Cup 2026Messi limited his World Cup 2026 minutes so Argentina teammates could play, a move praised by coach Scaloni as self‑less and strategic.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesArgentina seals perfect group-stage sweep as Messi sets World Cup recordArgentina beat Jordan 3‑1, Messi set a World Cup record, Austria and Algeria also qualified as group‑stage ends; coach rankings named Beccacece top.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesArgentina clinches World Cup qualifying win over Jordan, players discuss fitness and next matchArgentina beat Jordan 3‑1 to win Group J of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers; Lautaro Martínez praised the win and Messi, while Leandro Paredes confirmed his recovery from a serious injury and readiness for the C
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesWorld Cup 2026 knockout stage match schedule unveiledThe 2026 World Cup knockout stage begins 28 June with 32 teams; the full schedule lists matches through 3 July, including Brazil vs Japan and later fixtures up to the quarter‑finals.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina tops World Cup group with Messi goal; Austria and Algeria drawArgentina beat Jordan 3‑1 with a Messi goal to top its World Cup group, while Austria and Algeria drew 3‑3 to also qualify for the knockout stage.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAustria and Algeria advance to World Cup knockout stage after dramatic 3‑3 drawAustria and Algeria drew 3‑3 in a World Cup group match, both advancing to the round of 16; Austria now faces Spain.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi sets World Cup record with seventh consecutive goalAt 39, Lionel Messi scored a free‑kick against Jordan, becoming the first player to net in seven straight World Cup matches and leading the golden‑boot race as Argentina advance to face Cape Verde.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi scores free‑kick as World Cup 2026 group stage wraps upMessi's free‑kick lifts Argentina; England, Croatia and DR Congo win; Ronaldo blanks; knockout round starts Sunday with Canada vs South Africa.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi sets World Cup record with goals in seven straight matchesLionel Messi became the first player to score in seven straight World Cup matches after netting a free‑kick in Argentina's 3‑1 win over Jordan, prompting coach Scaloni to say he has run out of words.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAustria and Algeria advance to World Cup knockout stage after dramatic 3-3 drawMessi's goal secures Argentina's win while Austria and Algeria draw 3‑3 to reach the World Cup knockout stage, sending Austria to face Spain and Algeria to meet Switzerland, and knocking Iran out.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLo Celso scores debut World Cup goal as Argentina beats JordanGiovani Lo Celso debuted for Argentina at the World Cup, scoring a free‑kick that secured a 1‑0 win over Jordan, earning applause from Messi.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAustria and Algeria draw 3-3 to reach World Cup 2026 knockout stage, eliminating IranAustria and Algeria drew 3‑3 in their World Cup 2026 group match, sending both to the knockout round and knocking Iran out, sparking accusations of match‑fixing reminiscent of the 1982 'Gijón' controversy.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesAustrian striker Sasa Kalajdzic scores late equaliser against Algeria at World Cup 2026Sasa Kalajdzic scored a 90+5 minute equaliser for Austria, securing a 3‑3 draw with Algeria at the 2026 World Cup and sparking hopes for the upcoming round‑of‑16 clash with Spain.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAlgeria and Austria finish 3-3 in World Cup 2026 group matchAlgeria and Austria drew 3-3 in Kansas City, with late goals by Riyad Mahrez and Sasa Kalajdzic, sending both teams to the World Cup round of 32.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi sets World Cup record as Argentina beats Jordan 3-1Messi scored a penalty to give Argentina a 3‑1 win over Jordan, becoming the first player with goals in seven straight World Cup matches and taking his total to 19.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesArgentina beats Jordan 3-1 as Messi scores free‑kick in World Cup group matchArgentina beat Jordan 3-1 in the World Cup group stage, with Messi scoring a late free‑kick, securing top spot in Group J.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina defeats Jordan 3-1 to top World Cup groupArgentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, topping Group J with a perfect record; Messi scored a free‑kick record goal.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina beats Jordan 3-1 in World Cup group stageArgentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas on 28 June 2026, with Messi scoring, clinching ideal points in World Cup Group J.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina takes on Jordan in World Cup 2026 group match in DallasArgentina faced Jordan in a World Cup 2026 group match in Dallas, with Lionel Messi benched, Giuliano Simeone debuting, and a minute's silence observed for Venezuelan earthquake victims.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAlgeria and Austria finish 3‑3 in World Cup 2026 round of 16Algeria and Austria drew 3‑3 after extra time in the World Cup 2026 round of 16, with Mahrez scoring twice; former referee Jonas Eriksson blamed FIFA’s format for encouraging a passive draw.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina coach says Messi chose team over personal records in World Cup 2026 win over JordanArgentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi chose to sit out the start against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup to give teammates minutes, praising a team‑first approach as Argentina secured a group‑stage win.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 11 sourcesLionel Messi tops World Cup 2026 scoring chart as Argentina advancesMessi leads the World Cup 2026 scoring race with six goals, Ronaldo has two, hinting at a possible final showdown. Neymar returns, shares his diet and donates $250k for Venezuelan disaster aid. Vietnam’s Doan V
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina beats Jordan 3-1 to finish group stage unbeaten at World CupArgentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final group game, with substitute Messi scoring, sealing a perfect group stage and advancing to the World Cup knock‑outs.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMessi sets World Cup scoring record as group stage concludesMessi breaks World Cup record with goals in seven consecutive matches as Argentina beats Jordan 3‑1, while African teams dominate the 2026 group stage.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesWorld Cup 2026 coaches Scaloni and Ouahbi stress tactical flexibility ahead of Argentina‑Jordan and Morocco‑NetherlandsScaloni and Ouahbi each rejected a single tactical formula, urging adaptability as Argentina meets Jordan and Morocco prepares for the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi Sets World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Defeats JordanLionel Messi set a World Cup scoring record with his sixth goal as Argentina topped Group J by beating Jordan 3‑1 on 28 June 2026.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina faces Jordan in 2026 World Cup Group J clash at ArlingtonArgentina, already through, play debutants Jordan on 27 June at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, with global TV and streaming coverage.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 11 sourcesLionel Messi scores seventh straight World Cup match, sets multiple recordsMessi scored a free‑kick against Jordan, giving Argentina a 1‑3 win, raising his World Cup total to 19 goals and becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina coach Scaloni rests Messi for World Cup match against JordanArgentina coach Lionel Scaloni says Messi will sit out the group match versus Jordan at the 2026 World Cup to give teammates minutes after qualifying with a win over Austria.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 9 sourcesAustria and Algeria draw 3‑3 to clinch World Cup knockout berthsAustria and Algeria drew 3‑3 after extra time, both advancing to the World Cup round‑of‑16 while Iran was eliminated; the winner will face Spain.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLionel Messi to start on bench as Argentina face Jordan in World CupArgentina will bench Lionel Messi for its World Cup group game against Jordan on 4 July, while Jordan’s coach welcomes the challenge despite the team’s elimination.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sources2026 FIFA World Cup group stage fixtures and Argentina bench Messi2026 World Cup Round‑of‑32 schedule released for June 28‑July 4, and Argentina will keep Messi on the bench for its group match against Jordan.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sources2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage schedule unveiledThe 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout phase starts 28 June with 16 pairings, including South Africa‑Canada and Brazil‑Japan, as 32 teams advance after the historic 48‑team group stage.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLionel Scaloni Answers 91‑Year‑Old Journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez, Says Messi Will Start on BenchCoach Lionel Scaloni told veteran journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez that Messi will start the World Cup match on the bench, after also expressing solidarity with earthquake‑hit Venezuela.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 27 sourcesCanada reaches World Cup 2026 round of 16 for first timeCanada reached the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after a 1‑0 win over South Africa; Argentina completed group play with a perfect record; Morocco prepares to meet the Netherlands, while a computer model favours
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLionel Messi sets World Cup record with goals in seven consecutive matchesLionel Messi became the first player to score in seven straight World Cup games, netting his 19th goal in the 2026 tournament and extending his record as football’s top scorer.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAustria clinches knockout spot after 3-3 draw with AlgeriaAustria and Algeria drew 3‑3 in Kansas City, both advancing to the World Cup round of 16; Austria will face Spain next.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 9 sourcesArgentina defeats Jordan 3-1 to secure World Cup group advancementArgentina beat Jordan 3-1, clinching World Cup qualification and giving Messi 19 tournament goals; Algeria and Austria drew 3-3.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina's World Cup 2026 base in Kansas City sees Messi birthday celebration and press departureArgentina's World Cup 2026 bunker in Kansas City saw a journalist depart after two weeks and a heartfelt Messi birthday surprise with custom shirts and a chocolate‑dulce de leche cake.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLionel Messi's fitness regime fuels World Cup 2026 expectationsLionel Messi heads to the 2026 World Cup in top shape thanks to a strict diet and stress‑management regime, extending his record‑breaking career.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 629 sourcesArgentina, Algeria and Austria advance from World Cup Group JArgentina topped Group J with a 3‑1 win over Jordan, Messi set scoring records, while Algeria and Austria drew 3‑3 to both advance to the World Cup round of 16.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAlgeria's World Cup 2026 hopes hinge on Riyad Mahrez's role and upcoming match against AustriaAlgeria relies on Riyad Mahrez’s continued impact as it needs a win over Austria to reach the World Cup 2026 round of 16, with a draw likely ending its hopes.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina tops World Cup group as Messi chooses to play limited minutes against JordanArgentina lead their World Cup group and Messi will play limited minutes versus Jordan; Brazil also tops its group, setting up a potential later showdown.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesArgentina coach Scaloni benches Messi for World Cup group match vs JordanScaloni will start Messi on the bench for Argentina's World Cup game against Jordan, rotating the squad, while noting Messi’s limited scoring record against former champions.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 110 sourcesArgentina bench Messi for World Cup group finale against JordanArgentina, already top of Group J, will face Jordan in Dallas; coach Lionel Scaloni says Messi starts on the bench, resting key players before the knockout stage.
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20 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesArgentina Fans Fill Texas Campgrounds Amid World Cup Ticket and Hotel Price SurgeArgentina and other World Cup fans are camping at Texas RV parks to dodge soaring hotel prices, while a friendly beef debate showcases cultural exchange.
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20 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAustria and Algeria face World Cup clash amid Gijón scandal fearsAustria and Algeria meet in the World Cup, sparking concerns of a repeat of the 1982 Gijón match‑fixing scandal as a draw could see both advance.
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20 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAlgeria aims to avenge 1982 loss in World Cup 2026 clash with AustriaAlgeria faces Austria in the final Group J match of World Cup 2026, with former star Lakhdar Belloumi urging a win to avenge the 1982 scandal and clinch knockout qualification.
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20 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesArgentina travel routes and Dallas attractions for World Cup 2026 fansRuteart offers alternative Argentine tours, while Dallas presents museums, murals, parks and attractions for Argentine World Cup fans.
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21 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMexico and Argentina Rotate Squads in World Cup 2026 Group Stage MatchesMexico and Argentina will rotate squads in World Cup 2026 group matches, with Mexico not playing Ochoa as a tribute and Argentina resting starters to debut new players against Jordan.
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21 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAlgeria vs Austria match fuels World Cup group-stage controversyAlgeria and Austria’s final World Cup group match could determine a crucial knockout opponent, while the new 48‑team format’s tie‑breaker rules raise fairness concerns and echo past controversy.
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21 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesCanada marks national day in Argentina and issues travel advisory for dual citizens ahead of 2026 World CupCanada celebrated Canada Day in Buenos Aires, stressing bilateral ties and the 2026 World Cup, while its Mexican embassy warned dual citizens to travel with a valid Canadian passport for World Cup matches.
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21 days ago
[SPORTS] 28 sourcesArgentina to rotate squad, likely field Messi, in group match vs JordanArgentina, already top of Group J, will rotate for the final group match against Jordan, likely giving Messi limited minutes while debuting several squad players.
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21 days ago
[SPORTS] 9 sourcesAlgeria faces Austria in decisive World Cup 2026 group matchAlgeria must beat Austria at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on June 27, 2026 to advance, as Austria can progress with a draw; the match evokes the 1982 Gijón controversy.
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22 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sources99‑year‑old Pauline Kana cheers Messi at World Cup match in DallasCentenarian fan Pauline Kana, dubbed “Gangster Granny,” appeared at the Argentina‑Austria World Cup match in Dallas, cheering Messi as he broke the tournament scoring record.
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22 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLionel Messi Says He May Play Until 2030 World CupMessi says he may continue playing for Argentina through the 2030 World Cup; fan Suzy Cortés vows new intimate tattoos if Argentina wins.
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